Course Details

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

• Mechanical and Design Engineers
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Project and Process Engineers
• Equipment and Machinery Specialists
• Engineering Supervisors and Technical Managers
• Anyone involved in compressor system design, selection, or technical evaluation

• 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 design principles and classifications of compressor systems
• Interpret mechanical design data, specifications, and performance curves
• Identify materials, tolerances, and stress factors affecting compressor reliability
• Evaluate auxiliary systems and mechanical protection features
• Apply international design codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO)
• Prepare and review compressor specifications and datasheets effectively

DAY 1

Compressor Fundamentals, Performance and System Integration

• Rotating equipment fundamentals and compressor system concepts 
• Classification and applications of positive displacement and dynamic compressors 
• Reciprocating, rotary screw, rotary vane and rotary lobe compressors 
• Centrifugal and axial compressor configurations 
• Compressor selection criteria and application guidelines 
• Gas compression fundamentals and gas properties 
• Actual, standard and mass flow concepts 
• Compression processes, head, efficiency and power requirements 
• Performance relationships and compressor operating characteristics 
• Compressor and process system interaction, including series and parallel operation

DAY 2

Compressor Performance, Controls and Mechanical Design

• Compressor performance curves and interpretation 
• Stage, overall and off-design performance evaluation 
• Impeller types, specific speed and factors affecting performance 
• Surge, Stonewall and compressor operating limitations 
• Fouling mechanisms, performance deterioration and corrective actions 
• Compressor control philosophies and capacity control methods 
• Anti-surge control systems and surge protection design considerations 
• Compressor monitoring, instrumentation and protection systems 
• Lubrication, seal oil and cooling systems 
• Driver, gearbox and auxiliary system interfaces
   

DAY 3

Centrifugal Compressor Design, Specification, Reliability, and Lifecycle Maintenance

• Compressor casing design, types, fabrication and stress considerations 
• Stationary internals, inlet guide vanes and diaphragms 
• Rotor, shaft stiffness, assembly and balancing fundamentals 
• Shaft-end sealing systems, including labyrinth, floating ring and dry gas seals 
• Journal and thrust bearing design and operating considerations 
• Flexible coupling design, installation and maintenance 
• Compressor sizing, selection and equipment specification development 
• Application of API, ASME, ISO codes and industry best practices 
• Shop and field performance testing, reliability and condition monitoring 
• Preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and lifecycle cost optimization