Course Details

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

• Mechanical, maintenance, and reliability engineers
• Plant and operations personnel
• Technical supervisors and foremen
• Rotating equipment engineers
• Technicians responsible for compressor maintenance
• Engineering consultants and contractors involved in plant operations

• 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 fundamental principles of centrifugal compression and gas dynamics.
• Identify the components, design features, and performance characteristics of centrifugal compressors.
• Operate compressors efficiently within their design parameters.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot common operational problems and failures.
• Implement effective inspection and maintenance strategies.
• Apply vibration analysis and condition monitoring techniques.
• Ensure safe startup, shutdown, and emergency handling procedures.

DAY 1

Introduction and Fundamentals

• Pre-test
• Overview of centrifugal compressors and applications
• Thermodynamics and gas laws relevant to compression
• Operating principles and flow dynamics
• Types and configurations of centrifugal compressors
• Performance characteristics and curves

DAY 2

Compressor Components and Design

• Major components: impellers, diffusers, volutes, bearings, seals
• Materials of construction and corrosion resistance
• Driver types (electric motors, turbines)
• Lubrication systems and auxiliary systems
• Surge and stall phenomena: causes and prevention

DAY 3

Operation and Control

• Startup and shutdown procedures
• Capacity control methods (IGV, blow-off valves, variable speed)
• Compressor performance monitoring
• Process integration and control systems
• Case studies of operational incidents and lessons learned

DAY 4

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Condition monitoring: vibration, temperature, pressure
• Troubleshooting common issues (surge, vibration, fouling, leakage)
• Maintenance planning and scheduling
• Root cause failure analysis (RCFA)

DAY 5

Inspection, Safety, and Best Practices

• Inspection techniques (boroscope, NDT)
• Overhaul and repair procedures
• Safety precautions and emergency handling
• Compressor standards and best practices (API 617, ISO, etc.)
• Final review, and group discussion
• Post-test