Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
373 road 112, First Industrial Area, Unit No.: 1 Al Jubail 35717 - 7043 KSA
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Cooling Towers are considered a vital element of the overall water-cooling system in power generation plants, as well as in process and petrochemical plants. The efficiency of cooling towers relies on the accurate and reliable information on the outdoor wet bulb temperature, required to avoid cooling tower increased water and energy usage and reduced lifetime of fans and pumps. Operations of cooling towers in general faces many safety and health challenges related to the use of water, which requires continuous control of corrosion rate and microbiological growth, the corresponding chemical and physical water treatments represent important element in the overall energy consumption.
This 5-days B. Khebra’s Cooling Tower Operation and Maintenance training course will cover many important aspects of cooling tower process control, correct operation and water management. Methods of efficiency improvement of the cooling tower operation will be explained and discussed. Best practices for preventive and corrective maintenance as well as problem solving, and troubleshooting will be illustrated through several real-world case studies and presented in the form of workshops. Maintenance and repair of the auxiliary mechanical equipment such as fans and pumps will be explained in detail.
This B. Khebra’s Cooling Tower Operation and Maintenance training course will develop the following competencies:
Better understanding of cooling tower technologies
Understanding water treatments effective methods
Understanding chemical reaction inside cooling towers
Knowledge about effective operation and maintenance of cooling towers
Complete understanding of water treatment and its impact on performance
Knowledge to perform effective inspection & preventive maintenance of equipment
Skill to perform RBI and FMEA for cooling towers, most modern and new techniques
Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:
Explanation of the role of cooling tower in the plant’s overall water-cooling system
Understanding of the operation and efficiency of different types of cooling towers
Elements of safety of chemical and physical water treatment
Performance monitoring and record keeping
Identification of important steps in inspection of cooling towers
Recommendation of the best practices for preventive maintenance of cooling tower
Engineers and Technicians in Process Plants
Cooling Tower Operators and Supervisors
Technical Personnel in Charge of Maintenance and Repair
Technicians and Operators dealing with HVAC Installations
B. Khebra’s Industrial Consultant Management Team believe that learning is not only about acquiring technical skills, it is also about learning behaviors & Competencies that are desirable for work in plant operation and maintenance critical dimensions. Our holistic teaching develops our delegates' personal effectiveness to function both as an individual and as a team player. The course delivery & modes of instruction will incorporate theory and practical skills sessions.
To enhance learning outcomes, theory sessions will comprise classroom based lecture that will intersperse with interactive discussions, scenario-based, case-study, group work, video clips, power point slides , learners' Guide and the application of various tools which will be provided to help in the delegates and participants of the learning’s. With successful implementation of the learnt skills they are bound to enhance Individual & Organizational growth.
OVERVIEW OF COOLING TOWERS AND APPLICATIONS
Cooling Towers Types and System Configurations
Main Construction Elements
Essential cooling tower treatments
Why treat the waters?
Explain the cyclic process in cooling towers
Associated Equipment: Air Fans and Circulating Water Pumps
Installation Considerations: Recirculation and Environmental Issues
Cooling Tower Accessories and Options; Filters and Vortex Breakers
OPERATION AND EFFICIENCY
Cooling Load Profile, Water Temperature Range, Approach and Drift Loss
Define efficiency in cooling towers
Operation of Cooling Towers: Regular and Intermittent Use: Year-Round Plan
Modern controls and techniques in cooling towers
PLC and DCS explanation for cooling towers control systems
Water quality requirements and how to measure
Cooling Tower Start Up & Shut Down: Efficiency of Operation
Efficiency Considerations: Ways to Improve Overall Performance
OPERATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT
Cooling Water Quality Management: Treatment and Monitoring
Water Treatment System Controls: Chemical Dosing
Bleed-Off Water Quality Control
Secondary efficiency measure
Concentration ratio measurement
Cathodic protection techniques to increase life time
Modern coating techniques
WATER TREATMENT AND CONTROL
Corrosion: Causes, Problems and Prevention Methods
Chemical Water Treatment: Inhibitors and Passive Methods: DCC Control
Explain Basic motors types in Cooling towers
Prober connection for all accessories (Electrical, Instrumentation)
Grounding connection
Physical Water Treatment Methods: Filtration Systems and Efficiency
MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance & Repair: Routine and Preventive Best Practices
Inspection Check List for Mechanical Equipment: Fans and Pumps
Applying FMEA, DFMEA and PFMEA modern techniques to extend life time
Safe operation as per manufactures
Different tests must be applied for all auxiliary systems
Risk Management of Cooling Tower System
Occupational Health & Safety Considerations
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