By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the key components and mechanisms of gas compressors.
• Implement effective maintenance strategies to enhance compressor reliability and lifespan.
• Monitor compressor performance using relevant metrics and indicators.
• Diagnose common operational issues and apply troubleshooting techniques.
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules based on operational data and best practices.
• Interpret results of compressor vibration
• Better understand bearing failures and common sealing failures and how to avoid them.
• Implement the correct preventive and predictive maintenance method.
• Apply elements of condition monitoring

• Maintenance Supervisors.
• Operations Supervisors, Plant Engineers and Process Engineers.
• Equipment Engineers Team Leaders and Professionals in Maintenance, Engineering and Production.
• Reliability and Maintenance Engineers.
• Senior Technicians, Senior Operators.
• Asset owners & Asset Managers and anyone who is interested to increase the knowledge about compressors.

The expert will suggest ideas and theories to the delegates and then encourage them to test out the ideas by the use of:
• Discussion
• exercises
• Case studies & DVDs
• group exercisess
• examples

 Module 1: Introduction to Gas Compressors

• Overview of gas compression principles
• Types of gas compressors (reciprocating, rotary, centrifugal)
• Applications and industries utilizing gas compressors

Module 2: Compressor Components and Operation

• Key components of gas compressors
• Working principles of different compressor types
• Understanding pressure, temperature, and flow dynamics

Module 3: Key Operating Parameters and Controls:

• Overview of operational characteristics of process gas compressors
• Understanding key operating parameters of gas compressors
• Control systems and their role in maintaining optimal operation
• Control strategies for efficiency and safety

Module 4: Compressor Performance

• Performance curves
• Performance curves-operating point
• Performance curves-operating range
• Performance curves-system resistance curve
• Compressor regulation
• Compressor regulation-process control methods

 Module 5: Abnormal Condition and Troubleshooting:

• Identifying abnormal conditions in gas compression operations
• Off design conditions
• Abnormal operating conditions
• Abnormal operating conditions-Choking
• Abnormal operating conditions-Rotating stall
• Abnormal operating conditions- Surge
• Anti-surge protection system

 Module 6: Monitoring and Performance Evaluation

• Monitoring of compressor operation and performance parameters
• Techniques for monitoring compressor performance
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for gas compressors

Module 7: Maintenance Strategies

• Importance of preventive maintenance
• Routine maintenance tasks and schedules
• Lubrication systems and their significance
• Tools and equipment for maintenance

Module 8: Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Identifying symptoms of compressor problem
• Diagnostic techniques for operational issues
• Typical problems in operation of centrifugal and axial compressors
• Methods for surge prevention
• Typical problems in operation of screw compressors.
• Typical problems in operation of reciprocating compressors
• Case studies of common failures and solutions

Module 9: Compressor condition monitoring system

• Vibration monitoring and control measurements
• Vibration root cause analysis
• Bearing failures and lubricant oil analysis
• Mechanical seal and dry seal maintenance
• Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance: scope & procedure
• Inspection of most critical parts
• Leak control and prevention
• Problem detection and diagnostics: root cause analysis
• Troubleshooting procedures in normal and abnormal conditions
• Overhaul and repair options

Module 10: Practical Applications and Case Studies

• Compressors control systems and instrumentation
• Compressor protection and safety system
• Real-world case studies to reinforce learning

Group discussions and knowledge sharing

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