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Compressors

Compressors Courses

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Prepare yourself and your team to work safely with and around compressed air systems. Use this course to get a better understanding of the benefits and uses of compressed air. This course discusses the types of compressors (reciprocating, rotary screw, and centrifugal), the relationship between pressure, temperature and volume, gauge vs. absolute pressure, and air quality considerations. Additional topics include air cooling and drying as well as managing airborne, oil, and moisture contamination.

Learning Objectives

Describe the importance of a compressed air system
Describe the relationship between pressure, temperature and volume
Differentiate between gauge and absolute pressure
List the benefits and uses of compressed air
Identify the major types of compressors
List the three major types of contamination in pneumatic systems

Compressors: Centrifugal and Axial

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic concepts associated with the parts and operation of centrifugal and axial compressors. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the main parts and the general operation of single-stage centrifugal compressors, multistage centrifugal compressors, and axial compressors. They should be able to describe the functions of compressor lubrication systems, seals, bearings, and common auxiliary devices.

Learning Objectives

Describe the basic operation of a centrifugal compressor
Describe the basic operation of an axial compressor
Describe the components and operation of a single-stage centrifugal compressor
Describe the components and operation of a multistage centrifugal compressor
Describe the components and operation of an axial compressor
Describe the function of a compressor lubrication system
Describe the functions of compressor seals and a seal oil system
Describe the function of bearings
Describe how drivers and couplings are used with compressors
Describe the function of an aftercooler
Describe the function of safety valves and receivers in compressor systems

Compressors: Operation of Centrifugal and Axial Types

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic concepts associated with the startup, operation, and shutdown of centrifugal and axial compressors. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the general functions of instrumentation and control devices used with centrifugal and axial compressors. They should be able to describe operator responsibilities associated with starting up, operating, and shutting down centrifugal and axial compressors.

Learning Objectives

State the general features of instrumentation and control devices used with centrifugal and axial compressors
Describe how instrumentation and control devices can maintain the values of a compressor’s process variables
Describe how instrumentation and control devices can keep a compressor operating within a stable operating range
Describe the general steps involved in preparing a compressor for startup
Describe the general steps involved in warming up a compressor
Describe the general steps in starting gas flow to a compressor and bringing a compressor up to operating speed
Describe typical compressor operating checks
Describe some of the general steps involved in a compressor shutdown

Compressors: Positive Displacement

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic concepts associated with the operation of positive displacement compressors. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify the main parts and describe the general operation of various types of reciprocating compressors and rotary compressors. They should also be able to describe operator responsibilities associated with starting up, operating, and shutting down compressors.

Learning Objectives

Identify the main parts of a reciprocating compressor
Describe the general operation of a reciprocating compressor
Identify different types of reciprocating compressors and describe their operation
Identify the main parts of a typical rotary compressor
Describe the general operation of different types of rotary compressors
Describe general checks that should be made before a compressor is started
Describe general procedures for starting up a compressor
Describe general checks that should be made while a compressor is running
Describe general procedures for shutting down a compressor
Describe general procedures for putting a portable compressor in operation

Centrifugal Compressors

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

This course is designed as a reference tool that participants can use to refresh their understanding of centrifugal compressor components and operation. This course also covers the disassembly and reassembly of a vertically split compressor and the various checks and measurements that are made to compressor components.

Learning Objectives

Identify the components of a horizontally split centrifugal compressor
Identify the components of a vertically split centrifugal compressor
Explain the operation of a centrifugal air compressor
List the main components of a centrifugal compressor lubrication system
Define the term “surging”

Compressors and Pneumatic Tools

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

The purpose of this course is to teach the basic operating principles and general operating procedures for air compressors and the following pneumatic tools: jackhammers, tamps, pumps, circular air saws, and duct blowing rigs. The course shows how to use the tools efficiently for several construction and maintenance jobs. Emphasis is placed on the important safety precautions associated with using these tools. At the conclusion of this course, participants should have a basic understanding of how to operate an air compressor. They should also know how to use pneumatic tools safely and efficiently on a job.

Learning Objectives

Explain the basic principles of air compression
Describe the basic operation of a piston compressor
Describe the basic operation of a rotary screw air compressor
Describe the basic operation of a typical cooling system for a rotary screw air compressor
Identify and describe the major parts of a typical rotary screw air compressor
Describe checks typically made during a routine air compressor inspection
Describe general procedures for starting up an air compressor
Describe general procedures for shutting down an air compressor
State the basic function of a pneumatic jackhammer and the basic function of a pneumatic tamp
Explain the basic operating principles of pneumatic reciprocating tools
Identify the major parts of a pneumatic jackhammer
Describe the general procedure for using a pneumatic jackhammer
Identify the major parts of a pneumatic tamp
Describe the general procedure for using a pneumatic tamp
State the basic function of a pneumatic pump
Explain the basic operating principles of a pneumatic pump
Identify the major parts of a pneumatic pump
Identify safety precautions associated with using a pneumatic pump
Describe the general procedure for using a pneumatic pump
State the function and explain the basic operating principles of a circular air saw
Identify the major parts of a circular air saw
Describe the general procedure for using a circular air saw
State the function and explain the basic operating principles of a pneumatic duct blowing rig
Identify the major parts of a pneumatic duct blowing rig
Identify safety precautions associated with using a pneumatic duct blowing rig
Describe the general procedure for using a pneumatic duct blowing rig

Reciprocating Compressors, Part 1

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with an overview of reciprocating compressors and explain how compressed air is used to power and control many vital pieces of equipment in industrial facilities. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to describe compressor operation and maintenance tasks as well as procedures for disassembling a reciprocating compressor, cleaning and inspecting the compressor’s parts, and reassembling the compressor.

Learning Objectives

Identify the main components of a reciprocating air compressor
State the factors that determine air compressor design
Explain the operation of a reciprocating air compressor
Discuss air compressor support systems
Discuss the routine maintenance tasks performed on a reciprocating air compressor

Reciprocating Compressors, Part 2

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Learning Objectives

Identify the main components of a reciprocating air compressor that are removed during a compressor overhaul
List the steps for air compressor disassembly
List the steps involved in cleaning and inspecting a reciprocating air compressor
Describe the procedure for reassembling a reciprocating air compressor

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