Curso de Centrifugal compressors : Principles, Operation and design

Este curso de Centrifugal compressors: Principles, Operation and design es fundamental para aquellos profesionales que deseen trabajar en la industria de la refrigeración y el aire acondicionado. Conocer los principios de funcionamiento de los compresores centrífugos y su diseño es esencial para poder operar y mantener estos equipos de forma eficiente y segura. Este curso te brindará las habilidades y conocimientos necesarios para desempeñarte con éxito en este campo laboral, garantizando un desempeño óptimo en tu trabajo.

La duración total del curso es de 60 horas.

Índice de subtemas para cada una de las secciones de tu curso Centrifugal compressors : Principles, Operation and design:

1. ABOUT THE COURSE:
   • Introduction to Centrifugal Compressors
   • Principles of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Operation of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Design of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Maintenance and Troubleshooting
2. ROTATING EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW:
   • Introduction to Centrifugal Compressors
   • Basic Principles of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Components and Operation of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Design Considerations for Centrifugal Compressors
   • Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Centrifugal Compressors
3. COMPRESSOR TYPES AND APPLICATIONS:
   • Types of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Applications of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Components of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Operating Principles of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Design Considerations for Centrifugal Compressors
4. COMPRESSOR CHARACTERISTICS:
   • Introduction to Compressor Characteristics
   • Performance Curves and Maps
   • Surge and Stall in Centrifugal Compressors
   • Capacity Control Methods
   • Efficiency and Specific Power
5. OPERATION OF A COMPRESSOR IN A SYSTEM:
   • Introduction to Centrifugal Compressors
   • Basic Principles of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Components of a Centrifugal Compressor System
   • Operation and Control of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Centrifugal Compressors
6. THE CONCEPT OF FLUID HEAD:
   • Introduction to Fluid Head
   • Pressure and Velocity Distribution
   • Impeller Design and Fluid Head
   • Factors Affecting Fluid Head in Centrifugal Compressors
   • Optimizing Fluid Head Performance
7. PERFORMANCE RELATIONSHIPS:
   • Basic principles of centrifugal compression
   • Performance curves and maps
   • Efficiency calculations
   • Inlet and discharge conditions
   • Operating limitations and troubleshooting
8. WHAT DETERMINES THE CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR CURVE SHAPE:
   • Introduction to Centrifugal Compressors
   • Basic Principles of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Operating Characteristics of Centrifugal Compressors
   • Design Considerations for Centrifugal Compressors
   • Analysis of Centrifugal Compressor Curve Shape
9. SURGE AND STONEWALL:
   • Surge in Centrifugal Compressors
   • Stonewall Phenomena
   • Causes of Surge
   • Surge Control Methods
   • Stonewall Prevention Techniques
10. COMPRESSOR INDIVIDUAL STAGE AND OVERALL PERFORMANCE:
    • Basic principles of compression
    • Volumetric and isentropic efficiencies
    • Effect of operating conditions on performance
    • Surge and stall in centrifugal compressors
    • Methods for improving overall performance
11. THE EFFECT OF GAS DENSITY CHANGE ON COMPRESSOR PERFORMANCE:
    • Theoretical background on gas density change
    • Effects of gas density change on compressor efficiency
    • Impact of gas properties on compressor performance
    • Calculating the effects of gas density change on compressor operation
    • Optimizing compressor design for varying gas densities
12. THE EFFECT OF FOULING ON COMPRESSOR PERFORMANCE:
    • The Impact of Fouling on Compressor Efficiency
    • Methods for Detecting Fouling in Centrifugal Compressors
    • Effects of Fouling on Compressor Maintenance and Operation
    • Strategies for Mitigating Fouling in Centrifugal Compressors
    • Case Studies on the Consequences of Fouling in Compressor Performance
13. COMPRESSOR CONTROL OVERVIEW:
    • Introduction to Compressor Control
    • Types of Compressor Controls
    • Control Systems Overview
    • Operation of Compressor Control Systems
    • Troubleshooting Compressor Control Systems
14. SURGE CONTROL SYSTEMS:
    • Surge control systems introduction
    • Basic principles of surge control
    • Types of surge control systems
    • Operation of surge control systems
    • Design considerations for surge control systems
15. COMPRESSOR MECHANICAL DESIGN:
    • Basic principles of centrifugal compressor design
    • Impeller and diffuser design
    • Volute and casing design
    • Axial thrust and balancing
    • Material selection and manufacturing considerations
16. COMPRESSOR CASINGS AND STATIONARY INTERNALS:
    • Compressor casings: types and materials
    • Impeller types and designs
    • Diffusers: function and design
    • Volutes and scroll casings
    • Bearing housings and lubrication systems
17. COMPRESSOR ROTOR DESIGN:
    • Basics of Compressor Rotor Design
    • Types of Compressor Rotors
    • Design Considerations for Centrifugal Compressor Rotors
    • Material Selection for Compressor Rotors
    • Manufacturing Processes for Compressor Rotors
18. FLEXIBLE COUPLING DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION:
    • Fundamentals of Flexible Coupling Design
    • Types of Flexible Couplings
    • Installation Procedures for Flexible Couplings
    • Operation and Maintenance of Flexible Couplings
    • Troubleshooting Common Issues with Flexible Couplings

• Conocimiento previo de principios básicos de compresores
• Capacidad para entender y aplicar conceptos de operación de compresores centrífugos
• Conocimiento de diseño de compresores centrífugos
• Habilidad para analizar y solucionar problemas en compresores centrífugos
• Experiencia previa en instalación y mantenimiento de compresores industriales

• Dirigido a ingenieros mecánicos
• Dirigido a profesionales de la industria de la compresión de gases
• Dirigido a estudiantes de ingeniería interesados en compresores centrífugos

La realización del curso será completamente on-line y evaluado a través de un examen. Una vez superado el mismo, podrás recibir tu título, válido para toda España.

Una vez hayas completado el curso, puede realizar el test relacionado y obtener tu título.