Organized by CLARION Technical Conferences in association with The Boyce Consultancy HOUSTON, APRIL 27-30, 2004 This four-day course deals with the general operation and maintenance characteristics of compressors and gas turbines. Overall design and operation concepts along with basic operation and maintenance problems for turbomachinery are discussed. Other topics covered are bearings and seals, lubrication systems, instrumentation, vibration analysis, flexible couplings, aero-thermal performance, and on-line condition monitoring. Emphasis is on providing practical information with minimal theory. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This course is aimed at engineers and operational personnel who need a broadbased introduction to practical turbomachinery engineering. Discussion of problems experienced is encouraged. CONTINUING EDUCATION On completing the course, participants will be eligible to receive 2.2 CEUs INSTRUCTOR: DR. MEHERWAN P. BOYCE, P.E. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING Improved job performance and decisionmaking capabilities where turbomachinery is involved. Integrated understanding of practical turbomachinery design, operation and maintenance requirements. Unbiased technology transfer between participants. COURSE PROGRAM DAY 1 Tuesday, April 27 OVERVIEW OF TURBOMACHINES AND TURBOMACHINERY SPECIFICATIONS An overview and survey of turbomachines covering both mechanical and performance aspects is made as a foundation for the rest of the course. Major characteristics are accounted for in the selection of turbomachines, such as the layout, environment and arrangement, including general mechanical and aerothermal characteristics or turbomachines. Various API Codes covering compressors, gas turbines, gears, lubrication and instrumentation will be discussed. An emphasis is placed on specifying and designing for maximum reliability. COMPRESSOR SIZING AND SELECTION DR. MEHERWAN P. BOYCE, P.E., Fellow ASME & IDGTE, has more than 35 years' experience in the field of turbomachinery in both industry and academia. His industrial experience covers 20 years as Chairman and CEO of Boyce Engineering International, and five years as a designer of compressors and turbines for various gas turbine manufacturers. His academic experience covers a 15-year period, during which he held the position of Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University and was Founder of the TurboMachinery Laboratories and The TurboMachinery Symposium, which is now in its thirtieth year. Dr. Boyce is the author of several books, including the Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook, Cogeneration & Combined Cycle Power Plants, and Centrifugal Compressors: a Basic Guide. He is a contributor to several Handbooks; his latest contribution is to Perry's Chemical Engineering Handbook, 7th Edition in the areas of Transport and Storage of Fluids, and Gas Turbines. Dr. Boyce has taught more than 100 short courses worldwide involving some 3000 students representing more than 400 companies. The pioneer of On-Line Condition-Based Performance Monitoring, Dr. Boyce has developed models for various types of power plants and petrochemical complexes, on- and offshore. His programs are being used in these types of facilities all over the world. Dr. Boyce is Vice Chairman of the Plant Engineering & Maintenance Division of ASME, and Vice chairman of the Electric Utilities Committee of the of ASME's International Gas Turbine Institute. The Boyce Consultancy LLC is a diversified engineering consulting group dedicated to technical excellence in the field of turbomachinery. Its professionals are involved with the design, troubleshooting, and maintenance for manufacturers and users of turbomachinery. Specialized courses in various areas of design, operation and maintenance are offered to meet the specific needs of the turbomachinery community. The Boyce Consultancy engineers bring their substantial background in turbine engine design, performance evaluation, and field trouble shooting into the classroom, thus offering a unique blend of practice and theory in their courses. This section describes the general purchasing procedures and types of compressor information to be considered, especially those described in API 617, in the selection of re-injection and pipeline compressors. DAY 2 Wednesday, April 28 CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS - SURGE AND SURGE DETECTION This section deals with an in-depth analysis of centrifugal compressor design and analysis. Discussion of the impeller design as it affects pre-rotation at the inlet as well as slip conditions at the exit are discussed in detail. Design parameters as applicable to surge and choke margins are fully analyzed. Losses in the impeller and diffuser are described. Description of surge and methods of detecting and controlling this phenomenon are discussed here. Both static and dynamic surge detection devices are studied. Control aspects and practical considerations are discussed.
DAY 3 Thursday, April 29 GAS TURBINE TECHNOLOGY In this section, various types and sizes of gas turbines used in the petrochemical industry are discussed, along with their classifications by size and application. Comparison is made between industrial and aircraft derivative type of gas turbines. Methods of increasing cycle efficiency and the output power are also discussed. An overview of fuels and materials considerations will be made. State of the art developments in gas turbine technology will also be reviewed. High temperature turbines, closed cycles and other developments are covered. AXIAL FLOW COMPRESSORS AND TURBINES Key aerothermodynamic considerations are covered including cycle analysis of gas turbines and centrifugal compressors. Gas turbine performance calculations will also be covered. This section also covers mechanical, performance and aerodynamic aspects of gas turbines. Radial inflow turbines are also discussed. Practical aspects related to gas turbines is emphasized in the discussion. COMBUSTORS, MATERIALS COATINGS AND FUELS A description of combustor types, chamber design, fuel atomization, ignition and combustor arrangements are presented. Metallurgical aspects of gas turbine blading, turbine wheel alloys, future materials and gas turbine coatings are discussed. The stress-time behavior of materials is also covered. Common failure modes and cases are presented. Sulphidation properties, specifications, fuel treatments and heavy fuel operation is discussed. Coatings as applied to both the Hot Section Components and the Compressor will be discussed from both a life and performance point of view. FUELS Discussion on various types of fuels will be conducted from Natural Gas to Heavy Fuel Oil to Low Btu Gas.The behavior of the Gas Turbines on these different fuels will be studied as to their effect on gas turbine performance including the effect on gas turbine compressor surge and on the Heat recovery unit as well as on duct burners if used in the system. DAY 4 Friday, April 30 ROTOR DYNAMICS AND BEARINGS Vibration theory for free and forced systems is discussed. Effects of damping are presented. Application of theory to rotating machinery including critical speed analysis is discussed. Special emphasis is given on instability problems with high performance compressors. Problems of journal bearings, tilting pad bearings, pressure dam bearings and squeeze film damper bearings are dealt with in detail. Also discussed are problems with thrust bearings of various types. Problems of misalignment, oil whip and rub are discussed. Application problems with non-contact and various types of face seals are discussed. INSTRUMENTATION An overview of instruments used for monitoring and diagnostics of TurboMachinery is presented. Instrumentation covered includes pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, torque, etc. Real-time analysis, balancing, instrumentation, signal tape recorders, and various types of analyzers will be discussed. MAINTENANCE Case histories of various types of failures and maintenance problems of onshore and offshore gas turbine compressor installations are discussed. Maintenance techniques using borescope and spectrum analysis, including acoustic monitoring are discussed. Techniques for checking and conducting repairs on impellers, diffusers, bearings and foundation repairs are emphasized. PERFORMANCE TESTING Test planning, classification of tests, data collecting and computational methods are discussed in this section. It covers testing both in the field and at the vendors closed loop facilities. For the latest information, please visit www.clarion.org COURSE HOURS TUESDAY 8:00-9:00am Registration 9:00am-5:00pm Course WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY 8:30am Coffee 9:00am-5:00pm Course FRIDAY 8:30am Coffee 9:00am-3:00pm Course COURSE MATERIALS The course material includes the textbooks Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook and Centrifugal Compressors: a Basic Guide by Dr. Meherwan P. Boyce, P.E., and a set of selected technical papers.
COURSE REGISTRATION FORM COURSE FEE The GAS TURBINE & CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR Course - Fee 1995 ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS (check as appropriate) Simultaneous multiple registrations from the same company 100 discount per person Early Registration (registrations received prior to March 29, 2004 100 discount (in addition to discounts above) TOTAL For fastest registration, register online now at www.clarion.org (secure server) OR, fax or mail this form to: CLARION Technical Conferences 3401 Louisiana Street Suite 255, Houston, TX 77002. FAX (713) 521-9255 TEL. (713) 521-5929 PAYMENT OPTIONS Check or money order mailed, payable to CLARION Technical Conferences Bank transfer, please e-mail info@clarion.org or call (713) 521-5929 for details Send invoice Call us with your credit card number (US: 713-521-5929) Your order will be processed when we receive your call. Credit Card: Visa MasterCard American Express Diner s Club NAME ON THE CARD SIGNATURE CREDIT CARD NO EXP DATE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS NAME POSITION COMPANY EMAIL AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER AREA CODE & FAX NUMBER MAILING ADDRESS CITY, STATE POSTAL/ZIP CODE COUNTRY ACCOMMODATIONS Fees do NOT include accommodation. The course will be held at InterContinental Houston Hotel 2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027, USA Tel: +1 713 627 7600 Fax: +1 713 961 3327 E-mail: houston@interconti.com Don t forget to say you are attending The GAS TURBINE & CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR Course to take advantage of the special rate (limited availability). CANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS The deadline for refundable cancellations is April 14, 2004. Cancellations are not refundable after this date. Rainchecks or substitutions are available. Please visit our website www.clarion.org for details on cancellations. Cancellations are subject to a 50 processing fee. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrollment. In this event, fees will be refunded in full. However, the organizers assume no liability for travel or any expenses other than fees paid. REGISTER ONLINE AT THE COURSE WEBSITE WWW.CLARION.ORG
BOOKS For more information about other CLARION Publications, please visit www.clarion.org GAS TURBINE ENGINEERING HANDBOOK Dr. Meherwan P. Boyce The most complete and up-to-date reference in the field, this definitive handbook covers every aspect of gas turbine design and operation. Users will find thorough treatment of gas turbine installation, operation and maintenance (including important chapters on optimizing efficiency and reliability), as well as useful technical details on sizing, layout, fuel selection, types of drives, performance characteristics, rotor balancing techniques, lubricating practices, coupling alignment, spectrum analysis, compressor testing and maintenance procedures. For design engineers, there is comprehensive coverage of cycles, rotor dynamics, bearings and seal design, compressor and turbine aerodynamics and design parameters (blade and shaft stresses, blade loadings, material integrity), foundation design, vibration, gears, materials, combustion, control systems and other instrumentation, fuel washing systems, lubrication systems and selections pertaining to API gas turbine equipment. CONTENTS Part I details the basic principles of the gas turbine with chapters on fundamental design criteria, cycle types, compressor and turbine performance characteristics, mechanical equipment standards, and rotor dynamics. Part II is an in-depth treatment of major turbomachinery components. Centrifugal and axial-flow compressors, radial-inflow and axial flow turbines and various combustion configurations are all described. Part III examines construction materials and fuels. Specific topics in the materials chapter are metallurgical behaviors (creep and rupture, ductility and fracture, thermal fatigue, corrosion), blade and wheel alloys, ceramics and coatings. In the fuel chapter, specifications, properties and treatment (fuel washing and component cleaning) are principal topics. Part IV contains chapters on bearings, seals and gears. Part V discusses the key elements of operations and maintenance. The chapters include lubrication (oil systems, filter systems), spectrum analysis (vibration measurement and interpretation), balancing (methods and procedures), couplings and alignment, (coupling types, failure modes, shaft alignment), compressor testing (piping arrangements, data acquisition, procedures) and maintenance (reliability improvement, cleaning, foundation repair, typical problems). Numerous illustrations complete each part. 125 2002, 500 pages, hardcover ISBN 0884157326 CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS A Basic Guide Dr Meherwan Boyce Compressors are growing in popularity and application in industrial settings such as gas and steam turbines, motors, pipelines, pneumatic tools, combustion, and fluid circulation. The selection of a compressor is a complex and important decision. The successful operation of many plants depends on smooth and efficient compressor operations. To ensure the best selection and proper maintenance of a centrifugal compressor, the engineer must have knowledge of many engineering disciplines. Dr. Boyce provides a comprehensive and up-to-date reference in the field of centrifugal compressors that covers all major aspects of design, fabrication, installation, operation, and maintenance. He includes technical details on sizing, plant layout, fuel selection, types of drives, and performance characteristics of all major components in a cogeneration or combined-cycle power plant. 110 2002, 300 pages, hardcover ISBN 0878148019 PHYSICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK 3 rd Edition John S. Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief Physical Asset Management is a better way of managing corporate equipment assets. It blends the best processes, practice and technology to assure highest effectiveness in your specific business, operating, organizational and material conditions. The purpose of Physical Asset Management is to ensure that the means of production/operation are available to meet mission, availability, yield, schedule, quality, and cost commitments at optimum effectiveness and return. This definitive handbook provides a practical overview for executives, managers, and team members charged with gaining maximum productivity and effectiveness from systems and equipment in response to stated mission/business/operating imperatives. Editorin-Chief John Mitchell and coordinating editors Thomas Bond and Natalie Nodianos have crafted their experience-based contributions, and those of seven leading practitioners of Physical Asset Management, into a top-to-bottom review of the processes, practices, technology, implementation, and results attainable with Physical Asset Management. Physical Asset Management Handbook, Third Edition addresses financial requirements, including conservation of capital. CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Overview and Benefits of Physical Asset Management 3. Current Practices Combine in Physical Asset Management 4. Financial Results - the Key to Success 5. Metrics/Measures of Performance 6. Major Elements of Physical Asset Management 7. The Physical Asset Management Process 8. Physical Asset Management for Capital Projects 9. Industry Best Practices, Results, Issues, Challenges and Lessons Learned 10. Condition Assessment Technology and Systems 11. Vibration Signal Processing Algorithms for Equipment Defect Recognition and Identification 12. Fundamentals of Fluid Analysis for Industrial Machinery 13. Electrical Analysis: Static (off-line) and Dynamic (On-Line) 14. Decision Support 15.The Future 16. Glossary 17. References 18. Equipment Management Oriented Specifications 19. Case Studies 125 2002, 280 pages, More than 150 illustrations and tables, with a comprehensive bibilography, 8.5" x 11" Hardcover ISBN 0-9717945-1-0 PRACTICAL MACHINERY MANAGEMENT FOR PROCESS PLANTS Heinz Bloch and Fred Geitner Volume 1 Improving Machinery Reliability Third Edition 125. 1998, hardcover. ISBN 0-88415-661-3 Volume 2 Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting Third Edition 125. 2001, hardcover. ISBN 0-88415-662-1 Volume 3 Machinery Component Maintenance and Repair Second Edition 125. 1990, hardcover. ISBN 0-87201-781-8 Volume 4 Major Process Equipment Maintenance and Repair Second Edition 125. 1997, hardcover. ISBN 0-88415-663-X
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