Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Mechanical, process, and maintenance engineers
• Operations and production personnel
• Reliability engineers and plant technicians
• Equipment inspectors and field service staff
• Supervisors and team leaders responsible for rotating equipment
• Anyone involved in the operation, maintenance, or management of compressor systems

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the working principles and differences between centrifugal and axial compressors.
• Identify the key components and configurations of these compressors.
• Analyze compressor performance curves and operational parameters.
• Apply best practices for compressor operation, control, and protection.
• Diagnose common faults and implement troubleshooting procedures.
• Understand maintenance practices and condition monitoring methods for long-term reliability.

DAY 1

Fundamentals of Compression and Compressor Types

• Pre-test
• Principles of gas and air compression
• Overview of compressor types: positive displacement vs. dynamic
• Key differences between centrifugal and axial compressors
• Applications and selection criteria in industry
• Introduction to compressor performance terms (pressure ratio, flow, efficiency)

DAY 2

Centrifugal Compressors – Design and Operation

• Centrifugal compressor components: impellers, diffusers, volutes, bearings, seals
• Operating principles and flow characteristics
• Compressor maps and performance curves
• Surge and stall phenomena and control strategies
• Multistage centrifugal compressor design

DAY 3

Axial Compressors – Design and Operation

• Axial compressor components: rotors, stators, blades, casings
• Flow dynamics in axial stages
• Efficiency and pressure ratio considerations
• Operating limitations and performance curves
• Comparison with centrifugal compressors in terms of use and application

DAY 4

Control, Protection, and Troubleshooting

• Compressor control systems (anti-surge control, load control)
• Start-up and shutdown procedures
• Instrumentation and monitoring systems
• Common failure modes: surge, vibration, overheating, seal failures
• Troubleshooting techniques and root cause analysis

DAY 5

Maintenance, Reliability, and Case Studies

• Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Lubrication, alignment, and vibration analysis
• Condition monitoring tools (temperature, vibration, oil analysis)
• Case studies of operational failures and lessons learned
• Review and Q&A
• Post-test