Process Compressor Basics School
for Reciprocating Compression for Refinery, Petrochemical, and Industrial Gas Applications

Designed for users of Process Compressors, this school will run three and one half days and cover the basics of reciprocating compressors used in refinery, petrochemical, industrial gas and non-lube applications, which typically require adherence to American Petroleum Institute Standard 618.  The course will cover reciprocating compression theory, piston ring, packing and valve application, packing purge and vent systems and the use of compressor performance software to size and select compression equipment.  Other topics will include compressor frame and cylinder lube systems, and an overview of pulsation and torsional vibration studies.

The Process Compressor School runs Tuesday through Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm, and Friday 8 am - 12 Noon.  This course is mostly a lecture style course taught by Ariel's subject-matter experts and is intended for specialists in rotating equipment, project and process engineers, and packager application, sales and project engineers.  Course dates are subject to change. Class size is limited to 30 students.