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Position: Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering - Rotating Equipment - HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute requires the services of a...
Skills Needed: The job requires:
1. The ability to function effectively in a Professional Setting;
2. Knowledge and skills in course and programme design and delivery;
3. Willingness to learn to function in an academic environment
4. Desire to Deliver Short Courses, Intensive Full-Time and Full-Time Programmes
5. Commitment to Deliver Courses and Programmes on Proximity (Classroom Based) and Video-Enhanced On-Line Line Modes;
6. The ability to function effectively in a Professional Setting;
7. Desire to acquire knowledge and skills in course delivery;
8. Ability to adjust to working in an academic environment;
9. Ability to create PowerPoint Presentations;
10. Ability and willingness to undertake International Travel;
11. Willingness to undertake associated administrative duties;
12. Familiarity and competence in relevant contents, concepts and issues exemplified by the following:

Part 1: Principles of Rotating Equipment

 Rotating Equipment, Defined;
 Classifications of Rotating Equipment;
 Site Equipment;
 Performance and Mechanical Design;
 Pump Unit or Compressor Train;
 Other Important Principles.

Part 2: Compressor

 Positive Displacement Compressors;
 Actual Volume, Standard Volume and Mass Flow;
 Dynamic Compressors;
 Operation of a Compressor in a System:
Process System, Defined;
System Resistance Curves;
The Operating Point;
Positive Displacement Compressor in the Process System;
A Dynamic Compressor in the Process System.

Part 3: Pumps

 Pump Types, Explained;
 Positive Displacement Pumps;
 Dynamic Pumps;
 Use of Positive Displacement or Centrifugal Pumps;
 Pump Performance Data:
The Pump Curve;
Limits of the Centrifugal Pump Curve;
Increasing Head Produced By a Centrifugal Pump.
 Centrifugal Pump Hydraulic Disturbances:
Maintaining a Liquid inside a Pump;
Reasons of Damages;
Hydraulic Disturbances Prevention;
The Project Design Phase;
Field Operation.
 Pump Mechanical Design:
Elements of Centrifugal Pumps;
Volutes;
Wear Rings;
Impellers;
Bearings;
Anti-Friction Bearings;
Balancing Devices;
Shaft and Key Stress.

Part 4: Mechanical Seals

 Mechanical Seals, Functions;
 The Seal System;
 Controlling Flush Flow to the Seal;
 Cause of Seal Failures;
 Seal Configurations;
 Types of Flush System;
 Auxiliary Stuffing Box and Flush Plans.

Part 5: Types of Compressors and Their Applications

 Positive Displacement Compressors;
 Dynamic Compressors.

Part 6: Fluid Head

 Fluid Head, Definition;
 Paths of Compression;
 Gas Head, Types;
 Dynamic Compressor Curves Format.

Part 7: Performance Relationship

 Characteristics of Gas;
 Compression Head;
 Types of Impeller and Specific Speed;
 Efficiency;
 Horsepower;
 The Fan Laws.

Part 8: Surge and Stonewall

 Understanding Surge;
 The Limits of the Curve;
 Causes of Surge;
 Causes of Stonewall.

Part 9: Gas Density Change: It’s Effect

 Factors in Gas Density Change;
 The Effect On:
Turbo-Compressor Pressure Ratio;
The Compressor Head;
System Resistance;
Turbo-Compressor Flow Rate;
Power.

Part 10: Turbo-Compressor Mechanical Design

 The Casing;
 The Inlet Guide Vanes;
 The Rotor;
 Diaphragms;
 Inter-Stage Seals;
 Shaft End Seals;
 Journal Bearings;
 Thrust Bearings.

Part 11: Radial Bearing Design

 Anti-Friction Bearings;
 Hydrodynamics Bearings;
 Types of Hydrodynamic Bearings;
 Monitoring the Condition;
 Vibration Instabilities.

Part 12: Rotor Axial Forces

 The Hydrodynamic Thrust Bearing;
 Impeller Thrust Forces;
 Rotor Thrust Balance;
 Thrust Condition Monitoring.

Part 13: Compressor Seal System and Major Components

 The Supply System;
 The Seal Housing System;
 Seal Supply Systems;
 Seal Liquid Leakage System;
 Major Components of Compressors:
Frame and Running Gear;
Cylinder Distance Piece;
Piston Rod Packing;
Cylinder and Liner;
Reciprocating Compressor Cylinder Valves;
Piston Assembly;
Pulsation Dampeners;
Cylinder and Packing Lubricators;
Cooling System.

Part 14: Flexible Coupling Design, Installation and Operation

 The Coupling Function;
 Types of Coupling;
 The Coupling System;
 Coupling Installation and Removal;
 Enclosed Coupling Guards;
 Field Retrofits From Lubricated To Dry Couplings.

Part 15: Steam Turbine

 Types of Steam Turbine;
 Applications of Steam Turbine;
 Steam Turbine Performance:
Steam Turbine Performance Characteristics;
Steam Conditions;
Theoretical Steam Rate;
Actual Steam Rate;
Turbine Efficiency;
Steam Turbines, Not Performance Tested;
Performance Curves.
 Steam Turbine Mechanical Design:
Steam Turbine Casings;
Throttle Valves;
Nozzle Ring;
Rotor;
Nozzle/Diaphragm;
Shaft End Seals;
Bearings.
 Steam Turbine Inlet Steam Regulation:
Requirements;
Single Valve Design and Admission Path;
Multi-Valve Design and Admission Path.
 Steam Turbine Control/Protection Systems:
Total Train Control and Protection Objectives;
Control;
Protection.
 Steam Turbine Operation:
Safety and Reliability Considerations;
Pre Start-Up Considerations;
Steady State Operation;
Shutdown and Post Shutdown;
Single Stage Turbine Guidelines.

Part 16: Gas Turbine

 Gas Turbine vs. Steam Turbine;
 Gas Turbine vs. Automotive Engine;
 Building a Gas Turbine;
 Gas Turbine Development;
 Classification of Gas Turbine;
 Classification by Design Types;
 Gas Turbine Shafts;
 Gas Turbine Drive Configurations;
 Gas Turbine Cycles;
 Gas Turbine Performance:
ISO and Gas Turbine;
Site Rating Correction Factors;
Firing Temperature on Power and Efficiency.
 Gas Turbine Mechanical Design:
Major Component Assemblies;
Air Compressor Section;
Combuster Design;
Power Turbine Design.
 Gas Turbine Support Systems:
Types of Support System by Classification;
Accessory Gearbox.
 Gas Turbine Control and Protection:
Total Train Control and Protection;
Start-Up and Shutdown Sequencing;
Gas Turbine Control;
Protection Systems.

Part 17: Lubrication Systems

 Types of Lubrication System;
 Arrangement Options.

Part 18: Reliability and Component Condition

 Machinery Components (Major);
 Specific Machinery Components and System Monitoring Parameters and Their Limits;
 The Rotor;
 Radial Bearings;
 Thrust Bearings;
 Seals;
 Auxiliary System;
 Predictive Maintenance (PDM) Techniques.
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