Home>>Categories >>Technical Sub Categories >> Gas Processing:     Natural Gas Compression Using Reciprocating Compressors     Program Duration : 5 Days Program Date 1 : 17-21 April,2010 Program Date 2 : 23-27 October ,2010 Program Location : Cairo, Egypt Program Fees : US$ 3200/Per Person     PROGRAM INTRODUCTION:   This course is designed to familiarize technical professionals with the design and operation of gas compression equipment, with a majority of the seminar focusing on reciprocating units used in typical field compression applications. The second day deals with advanced operation, performance monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting. The course is designed for personnel involved in the design and operation of compression equipment.   PROGRAM OUTLINES: A complete set of course materials and lunches are included. Course Outline Basic Compression Theory Compressor Selection and Design  Consideration Reciprocating Compressor Components Horsepower and Temperature Rise - Calculations and Monitoring Valve and Rod Load Monitoring Cooling Systems - Optimization and Troubleshooting Capacity Control Driver Selection - Electric Motors; Gas Engines; Gas Turbines; Steam Turbines Compressor Packaging and Environmental Considerations