Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training
Supports the professional development of industrial refrigeration operators and technical engineers while guiding safety requirements.
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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.Jeffery Ryan, Maintenance Supervisor
Having just completed the course, I must say the course is immensely informative and the animations made the concepts easy to grasp.Saron Scott, Environmental Engineer
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.Debra Tyler, Industrial Safety Specialist
The course was well-structured with a good balance of pace and detail.Zachary Bill, Facilities Manager
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!Jaun Roy, Chemical Technician
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Ammonia refrigeration systems are the backbone of industrial cooling for a reason, and positive displacement compressors are the engines that keep them running. This comprehensive training course on Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors dives deep into these essential components, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills to optimize their performance, troubleshoot problems, and ensure smooth operation.
By understanding the fundamentals of positive displacement compressors, from reciprocating compressors and sliding-vane rotary booster compressors to oil-flooded screw compressor designs, learners will gain the ability to maximize efficiency and capacity within an ammonia refrigeration system. The course also covers preventative maintenance practices, empowering learners to identify and address common compressor issues before they lead to costly downtime. With this 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 Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training?
The Ammonia-Positive Displacement Compressors Training is indispensable for professionals across various industries, including:
- Chemical engineers,
- HVAC technicians,
- Industrial safety specialists,
- Process engineers,
- Facilities managers,
- Maintenance supervisors,
- Environmental engineers,
- Refrigeration technicians, and
- Compliance officers.
This specialized training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the operation, maintenance, and safety considerations of positive displacement compressors. By gaining insights into these critical components of industrial processes and systems, professionals can enhance workplace safety, optimize equipment performance, minimize environmental impact, and ensure regulatory compliance. 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.
Some Benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training
You can take the final exam once you complete the required study time. Upon passing the final exam, you will receive an electronic Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training certificate of course completion which will be emailed to you immediately.
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- Email: info@HAZWOPER-OSHA.com
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Our interactive Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training course adds more value for the learner by creating a two-way dialogue and enabling a personalized, user-focused experience from start to finish. We periodically update content and add new videos, graphics, and animations to make the user experience interesting, informative, and enjoyable while keeping the safety training course content fresh and as dynamic as possible.
This Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training course is narrated by professional narrators, who know how to bring their words to life in an enthusiastic, conversational tone. We firmly believe that the right voice can help elevate your learning experience.
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This Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training course can be taken entirely online. The material can be accessed anywhere, anytime from a computer, iPad®, iPhone®, or an Android® device of your choice. All you need is a fast internet connection and access to a web browser. All our training courses are built using HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your smartphone or another mobile device such as a tablet.
Our cloud-based learning management system (LMS) tracks your progress, which means you can seamlessly switch between different devices during your Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training without losing any progress. This means you can stop training in the middle of a lesson on your iPad® and resume your Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training online safety training on your iPhone® without missing a step.
As our safety training courses are self-paced, you can complete this training at your convenience, moving through training content as quickly or slowly as you like.
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The core objective of the Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training is to teach the fundamental principles of positive displacement compressors, and comprehend their operational intricacies, internal mechanisms, and critical components. The course explains the various types of positive displacement compressors and their units. Additionally, it highlights the critical role of lubrication and oil management in compressors used in ammonia systems.
Course Objectives – Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training
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; and regulations, codes, and criteria that promote safety compliance in ammonia refrigeration systems.
Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training Course Syllabus
This Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training course consists of 5 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Course Content
Lessons
Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training: Introduction
Lesson 1: Reciprocating Compressors
This lesson explores the evolution of industrial ammonia reciprocating compressors and delves into their design features, capacity control systems, and lubrication mechanisms. Learn about their commercial development and understand their role in modern industry. Gain insights into optimizing compressor selection for various applications, leveraging efficiency data, and performance factors.
Lesson 2: Sliding-Vane Rotary Booster Compressors
The lesson explains what sliding-vane rotary compressors are, and their operational principles, applications, and limitations. Gain insights into their role in elevating gas pressure and understand the essential components of their design. Learn about common capacity control methods tailored to different applications and explore the transition from sliding-vane rotary compressors to screw compressors, alongside insights into speed limitations and blade wear factors.
Lesson 3: Oil-Flooded Screw Compressors
This lesson teaches the mechanics and applications of oil-flooded screw compressors essential for industries relying on compressed air systems. It explains the difference between single-screw and twin-helical screw compressors, their designs, operational principles, and applications. Critical aspects like fixed volume ratio, slide valve capacity control, variable volume ratio compressors, and compound screw compressors for optimizing efficiency and maintenance practices are also discussed in the lesson.
Lesson 4: Oil-Flooded Screw Compressor Units
In this lesson, learn about the design of screw compressor units and their essential subsystems, including the compressor, drive system, lubrication system, and refrigerant vapor-oil separation system. Gain insights into the regulations and standards aimed at minimizing risks and ensuring operator safety.
Lesson 5: Ammonia System Lubrication and Oil Management
Explore the vital role of lubrication in ammonia refrigeration systems in this lesson. Discover the functions of lubricant oil, highlighting its significance in minimizing friction, wear, and maintaining pressure integrity. Learn about essential properties of lubricants such as miscibility, viscosity, pour point, floc point, flash point, and fire point for optimal system performance. Additionally, discover proper lubricant handling practices to prevent contamination and prolong system life.
Final Examination
This Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training course is designed by OSHA Certified Outreach Trainers and is updated and reviewed as soon as new requirements or regulations are issued by OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other regulatory agencies.
IACET-Accredited Trainer
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) originated the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and currently ensures that providers of continuing education and training uphold high-quality standards by adhering to the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training through a rigorous accreditation process.
HAZWOPER OSHA Training LLC, provider No. #5660391-1, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). We adhere to the globally recognized ANSI/IACET Standard for excellence in instructional practices. This accreditation enables HAZWOPER OSHA Training to issue the IACET CEU, validating the quality of our educational offerings.
Those enrolled in this Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors course will receive 0.2 CEUs.
Certification
Once the course is completed, you will immediately be able to download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.
Training Requirements
Before taking this course, we recommend taking our Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness Training course to better understand the basics of ammonia refrigeration systems and the various safety regulations that must be complied with when working with ammonia.
A Final Note
It is important to remember that attending a training course alone will not make a worker competent. Competence is developed over time by implementing the knowledge acquired through a training course to on-the-job work processes. Therefore, in addition to this online course, you must receive additional on-site training from your employer.
As an employer, do you want to train your employees as a team? Do your employees want to learn from a qualified instructor?
HAZWOPER OSHA offers customized group instructor-led training (ILT). We facilitate virtual/remote and in-person client-site training for groups of all sizes, led by OSHA-authorized trainers who guide individuals through the key topics of the Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training.
We can customize this Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training course with your workplace-specific requirements so you can quickly and easily meet your workplace safety and health training goals.
Virtual Instructor-Led Group Training
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We understand this statement and are ready to support employers in fulfilling their safety training goals by providing you with SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 compatible safety training course files.
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As experts in the field of safety training, we at HAZWOPER OSHA Training are aware of the various methods employers use to train their employees. Therefore, we are prepared to develop customized SCORM packages to suit your organization’s safety training needs. As such, we can convert this online Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training course into a SCORM package to enable you to train your employees using your company’s LMS, making training accessible and hassle-free.
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Essentials of Ammonia Positive Displacement Compressors Training course is essential for professionals across industries due to its critical role in ensuring safety, efficiency, compliance, reliability, and environmental responsibility. With specialized knowledge in handling these compressors, individuals can identify and mitigate potential hazards, optimize performance, comply with regulations, troubleshoot issues promptly, and minimize environmental impact. By equipping personnel with the necessary skills and understanding of operational principles, this training enhances overall productivity, reduces downtime, and helps organizations avoid costly fines and penalties.
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- HVAC technicians,
- Industrial safety specialists,
- Process engineers,
- Facilities managers,
- Maintenance supervisors,
- Environmental engineers,
- Refrigeration technicians, and
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