Natural Gas Propane Refrigeration System

Overview:

Introduction:

Propane refrigeration systems play a crucial role in cooling natural gas by efficiently managing temperatures during processing, storage, and transportation to ensure optimal performance and safety. This training program is a comprehensive training aimed at equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively operate and maintain propane-based refrigeration systems.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explore propane refrigeration fundamentals and heat transfer principles.

• Manage the operation and control of propane refrigeration system components.

• Identify and operate centrifugal compressors in propane refrigeration systems.

• Explain reciprocating compressor functions and key components.

• Troubleshoot issues and improve the efficiency of propane refrigeration systems.

Target Audience:

• Operation engineers,Operation supervisors.

• Process engineer, Design engineer.

• Maintenance engineer, Maintenance  supervisors.

• Mangers and team leaders.

• Operators and SR. Operators.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1: 

Fundamentals of Propane Refrigeration:

• Introduction to refrigeration.

• Understanding refrigerator propane properties.

• Overview of heat transfer principles.

• Exploration of basic refrigeration systems.

• Introduction to secondary cooling systems.

Unit 2:

Design, Operation, and Control of Propane Refrigeration System Components Cycle:

• Analysis of typical single and multi-stage systems.

• Understanding propane surge drum and pump loading.

• Methods of examination of expansion valves and propane chillers.

• Overview of economizers in refrigeration systems.

Unit 3:

Propane Refrigeration Centrifugal Compressor:

• Introduction to centrifugal compressor principles.

• Analysis of typical centrifugal compressor components.

• Understanding multi-stage compressor operation.

• Overview of axial compressors and their components.

• Examination of compressor casings, rotors, and guide vanes.

Unit 4:

Propane Refrigeration Reciprocating Compressor:

• Introduction to reciprocating compressor principles.

• Understanding gas compression in reciprocating compressors.

• Analysis of typical reciprocating compressor components.

• Overview of compression unit operation and components.

• Examination of compression unit cooling and lubrication systems.

Unit 5:

Propane Refrigeration Troubleshooting and Improve Efficiency:

• Identification of indicators and checks for refrigeration systems.

• How to perform operating checks and diagnosing operating problems.

• Understanding refrigeration system controls and applications.

• Analysis of factors affecting operation and efficiency.

• Strategies to solve fouling problems and improve efficiency.

• Development of maintenance types and maintenance plans for refrigeration systems.