By the end of this 5-day course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of gas compressor operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Improve compressor reliability and plant availability through better operational practices.
• Identify, calibrate, and troubleshoot various types of field instrumentation and safety systems.
• Apply best practices in liquid handling to prevent and resolve common issues in compressors
(Ariel, GE, AJAX).
• Integrate safety, instrumentation, and maintenance activities to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient
plant operations.
• Analyze equipment data, diagnose faults early, and implement corrective actions effectively.

Day 1: Introduction & Gas Compressor Fundamentals

• Overview of gas compressor types and applications
• Key components and operation principles
• Safety considerations in compressor operation
• Routine inspection and maintenance practices
• Troubleshooting common compressor issues

Day 2: Gas Compressor O&M Best Practices
• Advanced maintenance strategies and planning
• Monitoring equipment condition (vibration, temperature, pressure)
• Alignment, lubrication, and sealing techniques
• Start-up and shutdown procedures for efficiency and safety
• Fault diagnosis and corrective actions

Day 3: Field Instrumentation Fundamentals
• Types of field instrumentation and their roles in process control
• Calibration, testing, and troubleshooting sensors and transmitters
• Wiring, grounding, and communication protocols
• Interpreting instrumentation signals and alarms
• tegrating instrumentation with control and safety systems

Day 4: Safety Systems & Troubleshooting Instrumentation
• Safety shutdown systems and alarm hierarchies
• Preventive maintenance of safety devices
• Fault detection and troubleshooting techniques
• Practical exercises in calibration and diagnostics
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards

Day 5: Liquid Handling Practices & Compressor-Specific Techniques (Ariel, GE, AJAX)
• Liquid slugging, flooding, and carryover issues
• Liquid management during startup, operation, and shutdown
• Troubleshooting liquid-related faults in compressors
• Monitoring and alarm systems for liquid handling
• Best practices for maintenance and system optimization

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