Overview
The two-hour online course describes the applications, characteristics, and operation of various types of compressors. Reciprocating, rotary, centrifugal, and axial flow compressors are covered. The presentation is based on air compressors, but the principles apply to all gas and vapor compressors, such as those used on construction sites, refineries, process industry, refrigeration, and air conditioning.
Basic thermodynamic compression principles are described, but application rather than design theory is the thrust of this course. Definitions and terminology are supplemented with the extensive use of figures and diagrams.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fourteen questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- To recognize the various types of compressors used in industry and construction.
- To understand the basic characteristics of compressor types
- To be familiar with the definitions and terminology.
- To understand the practical reasons for and the theory behind intercooling and aftercooling.
- To understand “surge” and “pumping” of centrifugal compressors.
- To recognize the common compressor accessories.
- To be able to specify compressors for specific applications.
Course
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