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AFT Arrow

Compressible flow system modeling.
  • Fundamental Equations of Compressible Flow
  • Network Solution Methodology
  • Understanding Solution Control
  • Sizing Control Valves
  • Modeling Systems with Heat Transfer
  • Modeling Real Gases
  • Understanding Sonic Choking
  • Modeling Systems with Gas Mixing
  • Troubleshooting AFT Arrow Models
AFT Fathom

Incompressible flow system modeling.
  • Hydraulic Theory
  • Newton-Raphson Solution Method
  • Understanding Solution Control
  • Modeling Pumping Systems
  • Sizing Pumps and Control Valves
  • Modeling Systems with Heat Transfer
  • Using Scenario Manager
  • Creating and Using Custom Databases
  • Troubleshooting AFT Fathom Models
AFT Mercury

Incompressible flow system optimization & modeling.
  • Hydraulic Theory
  • Newton-Raphson Solution Method
  • Optimization Theory
  • VisualDoc Optimizer
  • Understanding Solution and Optimization Control
  • Modeling Pumping Systems
  • Selecting Pipe Sizes, Pumps, Control Valves and other Components with the Optimizer
  • Defining Constraints
  • Establishing (Size) Range Sets
  • Using Scenario Manager
  • Understanding Engineering vs. Cost Optimization
  • Creating and Using Engineering and Cost Databases
  • Optimizing Multiple Cases
  • Troubleshooting AFT Mercury Models
AFT Impulse

Waterhammer/surge analysis.
  • Waterhammer Theory
  • Understanding Surge Communication Times
  • Modeling Transient Cavitation
  • Surge Suppression Equipment
  • Demonstration Problem

Compressor Training Programs

Call us about our training seminars. With our years of experience in turbomachinery training Flexware® and Semtec can provide you with a quality program that suits your needs.

Turbocompressors: Technology for the User

This 4-day seminar is for operators, maintenance, engineering and supervisory personnel responsible for operation and maintenance of centrifugal compressors.

  • Aerodynamic components
  • Lube and seal oil systems
  • Couplings
  • Performance monitoring
  • Vibration and rotordynamics
  • Bearings & seals.
  • Modernization strategies
  • Startup & operation
  • Proactive & condition based maintenance
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    Compressor Performance Seminar

    This 3-day seminar is for operators, engineers and technicians interested in compressor performance and condition based maintenance. Software for compressor performance calculations and a hardcover book is provided with the program.
  • Aerodynamics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Aero components
  • Compressor characteristics
  • Flow meters
  • Equipment selection
  • Field testing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Inspection
  • Condition based maintenance
  • Operation
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    Customized Program

    Let us quote you a price to conduct a customized training program at your facility. We can design a program to fit your needs and specifically address your situation.

    PROJECT EXAMPLES

     

    Campus Chill Water Operation Improvments

    Cutting costs in Pumpand Pipe Sizing

    Cooling System Operation Improvements

    DuPont Fabric modelling

    Modelling incompressible flow pipe lines

    Water Reclamation Systems

    Cooling Tower Operation Improvements

    Cooling System Surge Analysis with Impulse

    Optimizing Seawater Pumping Systems

    PipeLines

    Energy reduction through fluid flow optimization

    Gas Turbine Analysis

    Optimizing Pumping Systems

    Water Distribution Systems

    Flue Gas Desulfurization System Expansion Design Optimization