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Compressor Training Seminar Flexware, Inc. of Grapeville, PA USA, SEMTEC of Bahia Blanca, Argentina and John Crane, have joined their efforts to conduct internationally the training seminar “TURBOCOMPRESSORS – Practical Guidelines” a compressor training seminar for the area rotating equipment engineers. At this instance the seminar was presented at the Doha Intercontinental hotel from 22-25th Nov; participants in the seminar includes local Doha companies, RasGas, Shell, Occidental and Qapco. Also participating are individuals from Linde from Germany, Dibran from Switzerland, and PTT Exploration & Production from Bangkok, Thailand. The 4 day training seminar covers basic compressor operation and maintenance along with easy, practical methods to troubleshoot compressor problems, improving plant production and reducing maintenance costs. The seasoned seminar instructors Ted Gresh, President of Flexware, Inc.from the USA and Anibal Arias, President of SEMTEC from Argentina are explaining theoretical and practical concepts of compressor aerodynamics, bearing and seal design, rotordynamics, troubleshooting, performance analysis and problem resolution. A more specific presentation by Neil Payne, Project Manager, Reliability of John Crane, Slough, UK, on dry gas seals and system requirements was also provided to suit the audience present. Flexware, Inc. is a Turbomachinery engineering company based in the US and sells software for turbomachinery efficiency monitoring, does turbomachinery consulting services, training programs and provides temporary employee services. Consulting services that Flexware provides include compressor and turbine aerodynamic design, performance analysis, reverse engineering, witness test, expediting, inspection, troubleshooting assistance and other onsite assistance. Flexware, SEMTEC and John Crane have conducted similar training programs in other parts of the world, including the most recent in Semarang, Indonesia for Pertamina in August of this year. Date: 25th December 2010 < Back to News Index > 
Australian based Pipeline Industry Professional Education Provider PIPEd recently developed two new courses: “Fracture Control” and “Basic Understanding of Cathodic Protection”. The Fracture Control course provides participants with a theoretical background for fracture control, it discusses the purpose of a fracture control plan and it identifies the requirements of writing a fracture control plan. The Basic Understanding of Cathodic Protection course looks at corrosion, the workings of Cathodic Protection and the different types of cp systems, coatings, testing, stray currents and above ground pipework and insulation. The courses are available for in-house course delivery and they are also offered in PIPEd’s Australian public course schedule. Please view the PIPEd website www.piped.com.au for delivery dates and locations. PIPEd continuously develops new courses aligning with the changing needs of the Pipeline Industry. As Queensland emerges as one of the most abundant regions for coal seam gas in the Pacific Basin, PIPEd is currently developing a course covering pipeline issues specific to this growing sector – delivery is scheduled from early 2011. Pipeline Industry Professional Education (PIPEd) was launched in 2006 with a mission to provide quality, industry specific education to pipeliners by recognised specialists in the area of onshore pipeline design and operation. All PIPEd courses are conducted by experienced engineers and operations personnel who have worked in the pipeline industry for a number of years and have the technical knowledge and practical experience to provide detailed training solutions. Date: 13th October 2010 < Back to News Index >
KBC Advanced Technologies plc (KBC) announces the launch of MSc in Petroleum Downstream technology in partnership with University of Surrey. KBC has been collaborating with the University of Surrey for many years. Recent pressures within the industry to improve the efficiency of all processes combined with a worldwide shortage of engineers with relevant skills has led to the creation of this qualification through the relationship between KBC and the University of Surrey. A unique collaboration between experts in the industry and academia, the programme has been recently validated and approved for award of the MSc qualification. Aimed at developing the knowledge and understanding necessary to become an effective leader and decision maker in the petrochemical refining and downstream process industries, the MSc has been designed as a three year part-time programme, studied on a modular basis. There are eight one week modules plus a research project all taught on University campus using a mixture of KBC and university teaching resources. The programme will start with the Energy Optimisation and Hydrocarbon Loss Minimisation Module from 4-8 January 2010. For further details, or to register, visit http://www.kbcat.com/Products-and-Services/University-Programme/MSc/. “This programme of study provides a unique opportunity to benefit from the academic facilities of University of Surrey combined with KBC expertise in improving real plant operators, worldwide,” commented George Bright, CEO of KBC. Rex Thorpe, Head of the Chemical and Process Engineering and Professor of Multiphase Engineering at University of Surrey, stated, “The modules that make up the new MSc represent an opportunity for employers to send their graduate staff for continuing professional development in an environment where real mastery of the material is required and measured. The opportunity for the staff member is to build the modules into a university qualification.” Date: 15th December 2009 < Back to News Index > |
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