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Advanced Centrifugal Compressor
Background & About the Course
Compressor as its name implies, has the function to boost air or gas. This Advance Centrifugal Compressor course will go beyond the basic normal training. It starts with refreshing of compressor technology & type. It will then go into the detail design, construction, components & other details. Concluded with operation, maintenance, strategy and support system & trouble shoot.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share examples from their own experiences throughout the course.
Course Objectives
- Components and Functions of Centrifugal Compressors
- Maintenance Procedures: Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly
- Standard Repair Processes for Compressor Components
- Operation, Control, and Troubleshooting of Centrifugal Compressors
- Describe various compressor designs, features, and applications.
- Understand each compressor component and its construction.
- Learn about repair and refurbishment processes.
- Operate and control centrifugal compressors effectively.
Who Should Attend
This training is recommended for:
- Control Room and Field Operators
- Maintenance Engineers and Mechanics
- Maintenance Supervisors
- Plant Personnel requiring knowledge of centrifugal compressors
- Personnel involved in equipment condition monitoring and reliability.
Course Outline
Refresh knowledge about Compressor:
- Introduction & fluid mechanics
- Overview of the Training Course
- Compression Methods
- Introduction to Compressors: Positive Displacement vs. Dynamic
- Compressor Type and Selection
- Centrifugal Compressor Types and Descriptions
Design, Construction, Component & the Details
- Design and Construction of Centrifugal Compressors
- Compressor Components and Nomenclature
- Description and Function of Key Components (Casing, Aero Assembly, Rotor, Impellers, etc.)
Operation, Maintenance & Strategy
- Centrifugal Compressor Maintenance
- Recommended Preventative Maintenance Schedules
- Maintenance Strategies: Run-To-Failure, Preventive, Predictive, Reliability-Centered
- Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly Procedures
Control & Support System
- Control and Operation of Centrifugal Compressors
- Support Systems: Lube Oil, Seal Oil, and Monitoring Systems
- Compressor Operation Cycles and Valve Sequencing
- Emergency Shutdown Procedures and Performance Curves
- Reliability Management
Trouble Shoot & Case Studies
- Troubleshooting Centrifugal Compressors
- Case Reviews
- Questions and Answers
ABOUT THE COURSE LEADER:
William C Cawthon
Mr. Cawthon is a practitioner (Bill), self-motivated and focused person who has over six years of experiences working in senior managerial roles, and over 35 years’ technical experience, managing people and projects. His last position in Indonesia was Vice President & Operation Director of Sulzer Turbo Services Indonesia for almost 5 years managing more than 150 people. He also spent his time as Singapore Country Head of Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services for 3 years. He was also member of Asia Pacific Management Team, Reporting to the Asia Pacific President.
In the fields, he has very broad industrial experiences in oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, geothermal, and also pulp & papers. Mr. Bill has the opportunities to worked in various countries such as: Indonesia for sure, Singapore, China, Rusia, Taiwan and surely abundant of good track records & accomplishments in USA, his home country.
Mr. Bill started his career as Electrician Mate in US Navy for more than 5 years, continued as Field Service Engineer also for more than 5 years. He was responsible for installation, start up, repair, commissioning, operation & troubleshooting of centrifugal compressors, integral gear compressors, gears, steam turbines and pumps with all related Auxiliaries Systems.
When he was then assigned as Field Engineer in USA (1990-2006). In addition to his routine jobs, he also conducted training for onsite personnel on the operation, repair & maintenance of all equipment and helped onsite personnel to set up maintenance & parts inventory.
Since 2016 Mr. Cawthon spends his time as Consultant in Rotating Equipment after having more than 30 years of solid experience in this area, starting as a technician all the way up to Top Level Management positions in Asia Pacific Region.