The course will feature:

• Principles of pump, compressor and turbine start up and operation
• Best practices for maintenance and repair
• Measurement and control of 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 course delegates will be able to:

• Understand different types of pumps, compressors and turbines.
• Operate pumps, compressors and turbines close to the 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 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 course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes lecture with active delegate participation including discussions and workshops. Real life problems and case studies will be worked out and discussed.

Through an active participation in the group work and class discussions, the delegates will be a lot of opportunity 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: Start up 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

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.