Course Objectives:
- To acquire a general understanding of pumps and compressors, which are essential components in petroleum exploitation facilities, drilling operations (hydraulic pumping systems in drilling rigs), and all hydrocarbon production processes.
- To identify and understand the different types of pumps and compressors used in this field.
- To learn how to calculate pump and compressor parameters during operation, including performance, efficiency, and failures.
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of computer science.
Course Content:
Lectures
Chapter I: Pumps
- Definition of a pump
- Classification of pumps
- 2.1 Rotodynamic pumps
- 2.2 Positive displacement pumps
Chapter II: Pumps and Pumping Stations
- General problems in pump installation
- Perfect installation
- Real installation
- Suction problems (cavitation)
- Discharge problems
Chapter III: Centrifugal Pump
- Types of machines with rotating impellers
- Axial machines
- Radial machines
- Mixed flow machines
- Description of a centrifugal pump
- General pump problems
- General impeller problems
- Pump inlet point
- Impeller inlet point
- Blade inlet point
- Impeller outlet point
- Diffuser problem
- Volute
Chapter IV: Characteristic Curves of a Pump
- Total head–flow curve
- Efficiency–flow curve
- Power–flow curve
- NPSH required–flow curve
Chapter V: Compressors
- Definition
- Classification of compressors
- Reciprocating compressors
- Isothermal compression process
- Adiabatic compression process
- Polytropic compression process
Practical Sessions:
- Understanding how a computer works (hardware introduction)
- From data to computer (information encoding, computer architecture, operating systems)
- Introduction to algorithms and programming
Assessment
|
Component |
Percentage |
|
Continuous Assessment |
60% |
|
Final Exam |
40% |
|
Total |
100% |
Assessment methods may include:
- Practical work
- Attendance and participation
- Tutorials
- Projects
- Assignments
- Other methods
References
- G. Lémasson – Energy Transforming Machines, Vol. 1, Paris, 1966
- Jean Lemale – Heat Pumps, 2014 Edition
- Nathan – Mechanical Engineering Guide and Industrial Technology
- French Agency for Energy and Environment – Geothermal Heat Pumps from Aquifer Drilling: Technical Guide, BRGM, 2012
- Jean-Jacques Crassard – The Centrifugal Pump in All Its Forms, 2001 Edition
- Olivier Cleynen – Engineering Thermodynamics, Framasoft, 2015
- R. Comolet – Fluid Mechanics, Masson
- S. Candel – Fluid Mechanics, Dunod, 1990
- R. Comolet – Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 1, 2, and 3, Masson, 1981
- A. Savatier & F. Gadelle – Pumps and Pumping Stations, 3rd Edition, SOGREAH
- M. Taibi – Hydraulic Machines and Compressors, O.P.U, Algiers, 2nd Edition, 2006
- J. Krysinsky – Turbo-machines, O.P.U, Algiers, 1986
- V. Kassianov – Hydro-machines and Compressors, Moscow, Nedra, 1982
- Teacher: Yamina Rezaiguia