Mastering the heart of industrial cooling: ammonia refrigeration systems! This Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors course dives deep into these crucial components. From the inner workings of reciprocating and rotary compressors to oil-flooded screw designs, you'll gain the knowledge to optimize performance, troubleshoot problems, and keep your system running smoothly. The course equips you with preventative maintenance practices to identify and address compressor issues before they cause downtime. Ultimately, this training empowers you to extend the lifespan of your valuable equipment, ensuring its continued effectiveness and safe operation in the workplace."
This comprehensive Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors course equips you to become an expert in these critical components of industrial cooling systems. Upon completion, you'll be able to:
- Explore the distinctive features of reciprocating compressors and delve into the mechanisms that ensure capacity control and optimal lubrication across all positive displacement compressors.
- Learn how to leverage efficiency metrics and performance factors to choose the perfect compressor for any application.
- Uncover the operational fundamentals of sliding-vane rotary booster compressors and understand the principle of fixed volume ratio governing compressor operations.
- Examine the typical design elements of rotary compressors and discover why screw compressors have become the go-to option, surpassing sliding-vane technology.
- Explore the design traits of single-screw and twin helical screw compressors, gaining insights into the compression process within these efficient machines.
- Compare the applications of fixed and variable volume machines, and discover the functionality of compound screw compressors.
- Delve into the key components comprising screw compressor units, examining drive mechanisms and oil distribution techniques.
- Explore various methods and advantages of oil cooling in screw compressor units.
- Understand the role of lubricants in ammonia systems, their significance, and the critical relationship between miscibility and viscosity. Learn proper handling techniques and the importance of using specified lubricants for optimal performance and safety.
- Identify safety systems, regulations, codes, and criteria that promote safe and compliant operation of ammonia refrigeration systems.