The major types of pumps used in the process industry and the principles of each are covered. The major emphasis is on centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. Safety aspects and pump operations in cold service is also covered. Aspects of operation, safety fundamentals and preventative maintenance are covered on centrifugal and positive displacement compressors. Compressor surge and stonewall are also explained in order to show how they affect operation.
Valves are one of the most used apparatuses within a refinery or chemical complex.
This segment of the course covers the different types and sizes of valves, their construction, and typical uses of each type. Proper operation, preventative maintenance, and safety precautions pertinent to valves are stressed. Students learn why lubrication is an important part of an operator's responsibility. The benefits of proper lubrication and the advantages and disadvantages of various types of lubrication are covered. The floating head, fixed tube, u-tube and air cooled exchangers are covered in this section.