Types of rotating equipment

Description

The types of equipment and machinery that have rotating parts, such as turbines, pumps, ventilators, centrifuges, engines and gearboxes.

Alternative labels

varieties of rotating equipment
categories of revolving machinery
brands of rotating equipment
categories of rotating equipment
brands of revolving machinery
formats of revolving machinery
varieties of revolving machinery
formats of rotating equipment

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Types of rotating equipment is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Rotating equipment mechanic: Rotating equipment mechanics are responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance activities for rotating equipment such as turbines, compressors, engines, and pumps. They ensure the availability and integrity of the installed systems and equipment in terms of safety and reliability.
Rotating equipment engineer: Rotating equipment engineers develop designs and specifications for rotating equipment according to any applicable standards. They also provide technical expertise and help ensure that all new and existing equipment installations are completed.

Optional knowledge

Types of rotating equipment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Industrial engineer: Industrial engineers design a vast array of production systems aiming to present efficient and effective solutions. They integrate a varied number of variables such as workers, technology, ergonomics, production flows, and product specifications for the design and implementation of production systems. They can specify and design for microsystems as well.

 


 

References

  1. Types of rotating equipment – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022