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Training, Testing, & Consulting: Mechanical & Performance Testing
Mechanical & Performance testing is a comprehensive analysis and evaluation program that CECO Training & Technical Services offers to enhance compressor performance.
Compressor throughput is important to most companies. Unfortunately, most companies lose out on potential throughput by not optimizing their compressor performance. Base lining equipment performance system-wide allows companies to easily identify areas for improvement.
Program Description:
This service is a comprehensive analysis and evaluation program to enhance compressor performance. The objective: optimize throughput in terms of HP/mmcf pumped and compressor efficiency. Program features include:
- Onsite testing (comprehensive compressor analysis and evaluation of operating and loading procedures)
- Recommendations for repairs, upgrades, and enhancement
- Development of standard baseline compressor performance indicators (HP/mmcf & compressor efficiency) The program typically includes 2-3 days onsite testing and 1-2 weeks to document and prepare optimized procedures and controls
Where Testing Is Applicable:
To large reciprocating compressors in gas service.
Compressor Performance: Empirical Horsepower Curve Development
Optimum compressor performance requires operators to know and understand the operation of their equipment. Key measurements include the horsepower and torque of the engine. Integrated compressor performance measurement also is a major component of a maintenance alarm system.
Program Description:
Using empirical compressor performance data collected over the operating range of the unit, horsepower curves and critical compressor algorithms are developed. Program features include:
- Onsite testing (up to 48 hours to collect compressor performance data)
- Computer generated hp curves
Scheduling includes up to 48 hours of onsite testing and 3-4 weeks to analyze, calculate and develop compressor hp curves.
Where Testing Is Applicable:
To equipment where horsepower and torque readings are valuable. This may include units that have broad operating ranges, engines with predictive maintenance systems and equipment that is to be operated optimally.
Note: When used in combination with a control system, horsepower curves can be used to automatically load or unload compressors as operating conditions change.