COURSE OVERVIEW:

API 610 is the international standard governing centrifugal pumps for the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries, ensuring high reliability and safety in critical services. This course provides a detailed engineering analysis of the design requirements, construction features, and performance standards dictated by the latest edition of API 610. Understanding the nuances of these specifications is essential for selecting the correct pump architecture for high-pressure, high-temperature, or toxic fluid applications.

The scope of this training involves a comprehensive review of the various pump types categorized under API 610, including OH, BB, and VS configurations. Participants will explore the mechanical design constraints, such as shaft stiffness, bearing housing cooling, and casing thickness, required for hazardous environments. The coverage extends to the study of performance curves, Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) margins, and the rigorous testing protocols required during the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).

Furthermore, the course addresses the selection of materials (API material classes) and the integration of API 682 mechanical seals and API 610-compliant lubrication systems. It delves into the calculations for nozzle loads, pressure boundary integrity, and the evaluation of vibration limits during shop tests. By focusing on both the theoretical design and practical application, the course equips professionals with the expertise to specify, procure, and operate pumps that meet the most demanding industrial standards.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify and classify pump types according to API 610 (OH, BB, VS).
2. Interpret API 610 technical specifications for procurement and design.
3. Evaluate pump performance curves and system-head curves for efficiency.
4. Calculate NPSH available vs. NPSH required for cavitation prevention.
5. Select appropriate API material classes (S-1 to D-2) for specific fluids.
6. Analyze the mechanical design of API-compliant bearings and housings.
7. Analyze the requirements for shaft sealing according to API 682.
8. Assess the impact of nozzle loads on pump casing and alignment.
9. Witness and evaluate API 610 performance and NPSH tests.
10. Utilize API 610 vibration limits for commissioning and troubleshooting.
11. Design and maintain API-compliant lubrication and cooling systems.
12. Review and approve pump manufacturer data sheets and drawings.
13. Implement precision maintenance for overhauling API 610 pumps.
14. Manage the risks associated with high-pressure and high-temperature pumping.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for mechanical engineers, pump specialists, reliability engineers, and technical procurement staff involved in the design, selection, and operation of API-standard centrifugal pumps.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.