YPS 230 Process Systems Auxiliary Components

YPS 230 – Auxiliary Components and Piping

Who this course is for
This course is designed for industrial refrigeration technicians, maintenance personnel, engineers, and system designers responsible for equipment beyond the compressor. It is suitable for those involved in system design, installation, operation, troubleshooting, or modernization of ammonia and industrial refrigerant systems.

Why this course matters
Auxiliary components and piping determine how well a refrigeration system protects its compressors, manages refrigerant and oil, and operates safely and efficiently under changing conditions. Poor vessel selection, improper piping design, or inadequate oil and refrigerant management can result in capacity loss, equipment damage, or safety risks. This course focuses on practical application rather than theory, helping personnel understand why systems behave as they do.

Course Sections

Pressure Vessels
Construction, function, and application of refrigeration pressure vessels.

Specifying Vessels
Design pressure, minimum temperature, corrosion allowance, and PWHT considerations.

High Pressure Receivers
Liquid refrigerant storage and pressure balancing on the high side.

Suction Accumulators
Protection of compressors from liquid carryover during system upsets.

Refrigerant Transfer and Recovery
Methods for moving refrigerant safely during maintenance.

Purgers
Removal of non‑condensable gases to improve efficiency and reliability.

Oil Management
Behavior of oil in refrigeration systems and oil separation methods.

Piping Codes and Standards
Applicable U.S. codes governing refrigeration piping design and inspection.

Refrigerant Piping Guidelines
Velocity limits, pressure drop, equivalent length, and layout practices.