Course Description
This interactive training unit is designed to introduce trainees to some of the basic principles of refrigeration system
operation, details explanation of mechanical refrigeration system cycle components (surge drum, expansion valve, chiller,
refrigeration compressor, and condenser), and to conduct design, operation, control system, maintenance, improve efficiency
and troubleshooting of refrigeration system for natural gas processing. After completing this unit, trainees should be able to
have knowledgeable and real experience field of natural gas propane refrigeration system plant.
operation, details explanation of mechanical refrigeration system cycle components (surge drum, expansion valve, chiller,
refrigeration compressor, and condenser), and to conduct design, operation, control system, maintenance, improve efficiency
and troubleshooting of refrigeration system for natural gas processing. After completing this unit, trainees should be able to
have knowledgeable and real experience field of natural gas propane refrigeration system plant.
The purpose of the course
At the end of this course the participants will be able to:
Refrigerator propane properties
Heat transfer factors impact
Design of Propane refrigeration system
Operation of the Propane refrigeration system
Control system of the Propane refrigeration system
Maintenance Propane refrigeration system
Improve the efficiency of the Propane refrigeration system
Troubleshooting of Propane refrigeration system
Heat transfer factors impact
Design of Propane refrigeration system
Operation of the Propane refrigeration system
Control system of the Propane refrigeration system
Maintenance Propane refrigeration system
Improve the efficiency of the Propane refrigeration system
Troubleshooting of Propane refrigeration system
Detailed objectives of the course
At the end of this course the participants will be able to:
Refrigerator propane properties
Heat transfer factors impact
Design of Propane refrigeration system
Operation of the Propane refrigeration system
Control system of the Propane refrigeration system
Maintenance Propane refrigeration system
Improve the efficiency of the Propane refrigeration system
Troubleshooting of Propane refrigeration system
Main topic 1
Unit 1: Fundamentals:
- Introduction to Refrigeration 5
- Refrigerator propane properties
- Heat Transfer
- Refrigeration Systems
- Basic Refrigeration Cycle
- Refrigeration Components
Main topic 2
Unit 2: Design, Operation, and Control of Propane Refrigeration System Components Cycle:
- Secondary Cooling Systems &Typical single and multi-stages
- Propane surge drum and pump loading
- Expansion valves
- Propane chillers
- Economizer
- Propane condenser
Main topic 3
Unit 3: Propane Refrigeration Centrifugal Compressor:
- Introduction to Centrifugal Compressor Principles
- Typical Centrifugal Compressors, Centrifugal Compressor Operation, Multi-Stage Compressors, Axial Compressors
- The Compressor. Casings Rotors, Guide Vanes, Diffuser and Volute, Diaphragms, Shaft Seals, Shaft Bearings, Lubrication System
- Seal Oil System, Cooling System, Drivers, Couplings, and Controls
- Drivers, Direct Drive, Gear Drive
- Couplings, Compressor Performance, Surge Control, Safety Devices
Main topic 4
Unit 4: Propane Refrigeration Reciprocating Compressor:
- Wiper or Scraper Rings Clearance Pocket Unloaders The Drive Unit Crank Assembly Crosshead Connecting Rod Power Source Balanced-Opposed Unit Integral Unit Multi-Stage Unit
- Gas Compression, Typical Compressors, Piston Operation, Typical Reciprocating Compressor
- Compression Unit Components, Compressor Operation
- Valves, The Compression Unit, Air Cooling, Water Cooling, The Cylinder, Compression Unit Lubrication, Wiper or Scraper Rings
- Clearance Pocket, Unloaders, The Drive Unit, Crank Assembly, Crosshead
- Connecting Rod, Power Source, Balanced-Opposed Unit, Integral Unit, Multi-Stage Unit
Main topic 5
Unit 5: Propane Refrigeration Troubleshooting and Improve Efficiency:
- Indicators and Checks
- Operating Checks
- Operating Problems
- Refrigeration System Controls and Applications
- Factors Affecting Operation
- Solve Fouling problems, Maintenance types and maintenance plan
