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Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training

  • Empowers industrial refrigeration operators and technical engineers to enhance their professional skills while ensuring strict compliance with safety standards
  • Available in: United States English | España Español
  • Learn on your own schedule, from any location, on any device
  • Obtain your certificate immediately after completing the course
  • SCORM-ready, on-demand digital, virtual instructor sessions, or on-site course offerings
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Single-Seat Price
$79.99
2 Hour(s) Course
$79.99
$79.99
Bulk Buying
Employee
Per Seat
2-10
$79.19
11-20
$78.39
21-50
$77.59
51-100
$75.99
101-250
$74.39
Employee Per Seat
2-10 $79.19
11-20 $78.39
21-50 $77.59
51-100 $75.99
101-250 $74.39

Course Facts

What You Get
What You Get
Certificate of Completion
Training Duration
Training Duration
2 Hour(s)
Learning Type
Learning Type
100% online, available 24/7
Course Access Validity
Course Access Validity
3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.
Device Support
Device Support
Apple
Android
Windows
Web
Certificate Validity
Certificate Validity
36 months, before a refresher is required.

Industrial sized ammonia refrigeration systems are are being labelled as the backbone of industrial cooling. This is due to their positive displacement compresso, a core unit that enabling cost effective and energy efficient cooling methods.

By understanding the fundamentals of positive displacement compressors, reciprocating compressors, and sliding-vane rotary booster compressors to oil-flooded screw compressor designs, this training gives learners the ability to maximize efficiency and capacity within an ammonia refrigeration system.

Dive deep into the essential components, gain the knowledge and skills required to optimize performance, troubleshoot problems, and ensure smooth operation. The course also covers preventative maintenance practices, empowering learners to identify and address common compressor issues before they lead to costly downtime. With this industrial ammonia refrigeration training, learners will be well-positioned to extend the lifespan of valuable ammonia refrigeration equipment and ensure its continued effectiveness and safe use in the workplace.

Who Needs This Positive Displacement Compressors Training?

Whether designing processes, maintaining facilities, troubleshooting issues, or overseeing safety protocols, proficiency in handling ammonia-positive displacement compressors is essential for professionals in diverse roles to contribute effectively to their organizations' success.

  • Chemical Engineers
  • HVAC Technicians
  • Industrial Safety Specialists
  • Process Engineers
  • Facilities Managers
  • Maintenance Supervisors
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Refrigeration Technicians
  • Compliance Officers
  • Plant Operators
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Safety Managers

Why Choose Our Ammonia Refrigeration System Training Course?

  • Covers ammonia refrigeration hazards, system components, and safe operating practices
  • Focuses on positive displacement compressors used in industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Supports regulatory awareness without overstating compliance claims
  • Designed for real-world industrial refrigeration environments
  • Helps reduce equipment downtime through preventive maintenance knowledge
  • Suitable for safety, engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel
  • Delivered online for flexible, self-paced learning
  • Clear, practical content aligned with workplace safety needs

Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training Course Syllabus

This Ammonia Safety Awareness Training course consists of 5 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.

Lessons

Introduction

Lesson 1: Reciprocating Compressors


  • Explore the evolution of industrial ammonia reciprocating compressors across commercial and industrial applications.
  • Examine design features used in positive displacement ammonia compressors.
  • Understand capacity control systems.
  • Analyze lubrication mechanisms that support compressor reliability and performance.
  • Study the commercial development of ammonia reciprocating compressor technology.
  • Identify the role of reciprocating compressors in modern industrial refrigeration systems and optimize compressor selection for different ammonia refrigeration applications.
  • Apply efficiency data to improve ammonia refrigeration system performance and evaluate performance factors that impact ammonia compressor operation and reliability.

Lesson 2: Sliding-Vane Rotary Booster Compressors


  • Define sliding-vane rotary compressors and explain their operating principles, applications, and limitations.
  • Describe how sliding-vane rotary compressors increase gas pressure and identify key design components.
  • Examine capacity control methods used for different applications and operating conditions.
  • Explore the transition to screw compressors, including speed limitations and blade wear considerations.

Lesson 3: Oil-Flooded Screw Compressors


  • Explain the mechanics and applications of oil-flooded screw compressors in industrial compressed air systems.
  • Compare single-screw and twin-helical screw compressor designs and operational principles.
  • Examine capacity control methods, including fixed and variable volume ratio and slide valve systems.
  • Explore compound screw compressors to optimize efficiency, performance, and maintenance practices.

Lesson 4: Oil-Flooded Screw Compressor Units


  • Explore the design of screw compressor units and their essential subsystems.
  • Examine the compressor, drive system, lubrication system, and refrigerant vapor-oil separation system.
  • Understand regulations and standards that minimize risks and ensure operator safety.

Lesson 5: Ammonia System Lubrication and Oil Management


  • Explore the vital role of lubrication in ammonia refrigeration systems.
  • Examine lubricant functions in reducing friction, wear, and maintaining pressure integrity.
  • Understand essential lubricant properties, including miscibility, viscosity, pour point, floc point, flash point, and fire point.
  • Learn proper lubricant handling practices to prevent contamination and extend system life.

Final Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training is vital for industrial professionals focused on safety and efficiency.
  • Gain specialized ammonia refrigeration training to identify and mitigate potential system hazards.
  • Learn to optimize compressor performance and ensure reliable operation in industrial ammonia systems.
  • Acquire skills for compliance with safety regulations and reduce environmental risks.
  • Develop troubleshooting abilities to prevent downtime and maintain system productivity.
  • Enhance knowledge of operational principles through ammonia refrigeration system training for safer, more efficient operations.
  • Reduce the risk of costly fines, penalties, and equipment failure with ammonia safety training courses online.
  • Covers ammonia refrigeration hazards, system components, and safe operating practices
  • Focuses on positive displacement compressors used in industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Supports regulatory awareness without overstating compliance claims
  • Designed for real-world industrial refrigeration environments
  • Helps reduce equipment downtime through preventive maintenance knowledge
  • Suitable for safety, engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel
  • Delivered online for flexible, self-paced learning
  • Clear, practical content aligned with workplace safety needs

Whether designing processes, maintaining facilities, troubleshooting issues, or overseeing safety protocols, proficiency in handling ammonia-positive displacement compressors is essential for professionals in diverse roles to contribute effectively to their organizations' success.

  • Chemical Engineers
  • HVAC Technicians
  • Industrial Safety Specialists
  • Process Engineers
  • Facilities Managers
  • Maintenance Supervisors
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Refrigeration Technicians
  • Compliance Officers
  • Plant Operators
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Safety Managers

There are no prerequisites for this course.

It is recommended that employers provide employees with refresher training once every three years.

Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.

Validity: The course certificate is valid for three years.

Renewal: Simply take this course in 36 months to maintain compliance and stay current on industrial ammonia refrigeration training.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course Objectives

After completing the course, the learner will be able to:

  • Explore the distinctive design characteristics inherent in reciprocating compressors.
  • Discover the mechanisms ensuring capacity control and optimal lubrication across all positive displacement compressors.
  • Leverage efficiency metrics and performance factors to guide compressor selection for specific applications.
  • Uncover the operational fundamentals of sliding-vane rotary booster compressors.
  • Understand the principle of fixed volume ratio governing compressor operations.
  • Examine the typical design elements of rotary compressors.
  • Learn why screw compressors have superseded sliding-vane rotary compressors.
  • Explore the design traits of single-screw and twin helical screw compressors.
  • Gain insights into the compression process within screw compressors.
  • Compare the applications of fixed and variable volume machines.
  • Discover the functionality of compound screw compressors.
  • Explore the key components comprising screw compressor units.
  • Examine drive mechanisms and oil distribution techniques utilized in screw compressors.
  • Explore various methods and advantages of oil cooling in screw compressor units.
  • Understand the role of lubricants in ammonia systems and their significance.
  • Discuss the critical miscibility and viscosity relationships between lubricants and ammonia.
  • Learn the proper handling techniques for lubricants in compressor systems.
  • Understand the importance of using specified lubrication products and recommended lubricants for ammonia systems.
  • Identify the safety systems, regulations, codes, and criteria that promote safety compliance through this ammonia refrigeration system training.

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Jeffery Ryan
Maintenance Supervisor
I enrolled in this course to enhance my skills as a maintenance supervisor, and I'm thrilled with the results. This course is a valuable resource for anyone responsible for the upkeep of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
Saron Scott
Environmental Engineer
Having just completed the course, I must say the course is immensely informative and the animations made the concepts easy to grasp.
Debra Tyler
Industrial Safety Specialist
I found the course incredibly valuable. The details supported my understanding of the functions of the equipment and how it would impact the safety of people working with such equipment.
Zachary Bill
Facilities Manager
The course was well-structured with a good balance of pace and detail.
Jaun Roy
Chemical Technician
I highly recommend this course to individuals seeking knowledge in this field. Moreover, the transition from computer to phone made my experience much more convenient. Good job!

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