This training course is designed to benefit all levels of Technical Personnel in the oil and gas industry as well as in chemical and process industries but will greatly benefit:

• Technical Personnel in charge of production
• Maintenance and Operation Engineers
• Operators
• Supervisors
• Engineering Managers

This intensive training course will introduce delegates to different types of pumps, compressors, turbines and associated equipment, such as bearings, seals, filters, separators, etc. The focus of the training course will be on the start-up and operation of these machines and their optimal maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting techniques. Likewise, efficient and trouble-free operation of pumps, compressors, and turbines will be discussed in depth along with their ability to control the main operational parameters and will include an emphasis on physical principles and clear technical reasoning. This training course will feature:

• Principles of pump, compressor, and turbine start-up and operation
• Best practices for maintenance and repair
• Measurement and control of the performance of these machines
• Inspection and diagnosing the root cause of problems
• Troubleshooting techniques for operational problems of pumps, compressors and turbines

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

• Understand different types of pumps, compressors, and turbines.
• Operate pumps, compressors, and turbines close to design efficiency.
• Monitor pump compressor and turbine reliability and availability and cost-effectiveness
• Select the best operation and maintenance strategy
• Troubleshoot pump, compressor and turbine problems

This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This includes lectures with active delegate participation including discussions and workshops. Real-life problems and case studies will be worked out and discussed. Through active participation in the group work and class discussions, the delegates will be a lot of opportunities to increase their experience and knowledge of techniques available for equipment troubleshooting.

Day One: Compression Principles

• Principles of Compression
• Ranges of Application
• Centrifugal Compressors
• Reciprocating Compressors
• Rotary Compressors
• Workshop: Examples and Solutions

Day Two: Compressors: Elements and Technical Characteristics

• Centrifugal Compressors
• Axial Compressors
• Compressor Packages
• Reciprocating Compressors
• Rotary Compressors
• Workshop: Examples and Solutions

Day Three: Pumps: Elements and Technical Characteristics

• Types of Fluids and Range of Application
• Centrifugal pumps:
• Axial Pumps
• Reciprocating Pumps
• Rotary Pumps
• Workshop: Examples and Solutions

Day Four: Startup and Operation of Compressors and Pumps

• Centrifugal and Axial Compressors
• Reciprocating and Rotary Compressors
• Centrifugal and Axial Pumps
• Reciprocating and Rotary Pumps
• Workshop: Examples and Solutions

Day Five: Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Rotating Equipment

• Centrifugal and Axial Compressors
• Reciprocating and Rotary Compressors
• Centrifugal and Axial Pumps
• Reciprocating and Rotary Pumps
• Course Summary and Review