COMPRESSORS & TURBINES – OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
“Enhancing Equipment Reliability through Operational Excellence and Maintenance Best Practices”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 27 Feb 2025 | Kuwait | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 03 – 05 Mar 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 23 – 25 Apr 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Compressors and turbines are critical assets in industrial operations, from power generation and petrochemicals to oil & gas and manufacturing. Ensuring their optimal performance and reliability is essential to avoid costly downtime, extend equipment life, and improve plant efficiency.
This focused three-day course delivers essential knowledge and hands-on insights into the operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of compressors and turbines. Participants will gain a practical understanding of mechanical systems, failure modes, diagnostics, and maintenance planning tailored to rotating equipment.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand operating principles of different types of compressors and turbines
• Apply condition monitoring techniques for early fault detection
• Interpret vibration, temperature, and performance data to prevent failure
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance procedures safely and effectively
• Diagnose root causes of common faults in compressors and turbines
Key Benefits of Attending
• Minimize downtime and improve performance of rotating equipment
• Learn practical diagnostic and maintenance techniques
• Reduce repair costs through predictive maintenance practices
• Enhance safety and compliance in compressor and turbine operations
• Improve communication with OEMs, vendors, and maintenance teams
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Mechanical, operations, and maintenance engineers working with rotating machinery
• Plant technicians and operators involved in compressor/turbine systems
• Reliability engineers and condition monitoring personnel
• Engineering supervisors responsible for equipment performance
• Professionals in oil & gas, energy, power generation, and manufacturing sectors
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Equipment diagnostics and failure analysis
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques
• Safe operational practices for compressors and turbines
• Interpretation of machinery monitoring data
• Increased confidence in equipment management
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved uptime and operational efficiency of compressors and turbines
• Reduced maintenance costs through early fault detection
• Enhanced team capability in managing critical rotating assets
• Lower risk of unplanned outages and safety incidents
• More reliable and energy-efficient operation of mechanical systems
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Operational principles and maintenance strategies for compressors and turbines
• Case Studies – Equipment failures and recovery actions in real-world scenarios
• Workshops – Hands-on maintenance planning and troubleshooting exercises
• Peer Exchange – Shared learning from participant experience in different industries
• Tools – Templates for maintenance schedules, inspection checklists, and root cause analysis
Course Outline
Detailed 3-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Fundamentals of Compressors & Turbines
Module 1: Operating Principles and Classifications (07:30 – 09:30)
• Types of compressors (reciprocating, centrifugal, screw) and turbines (gas, steam)
• Principles of operation and thermodynamic cycles
• Typical applications and selection criteria
Module 2: System Components and Functions (09:45 – 11:15)
• Major components: bearings, seals, shafts, rotors, and casings
• Ancillary systems: lubrication, cooling, and control systems
• Design parameters and performance ratings
Module 3: Operational Parameters and Controls (11:30 – 01:00)
• Key indicators: flow, pressure, temperature, vibration
• Start-up, shutdown, and load management procedures
• Integration with plant control systems
Module 4: Safety and Operational Best Practices (02:00 – 03:30)
• Safety hazards and protective measures
• OEM and regulatory safety guidelines
• Operator responsibilities and routine checks
Day 2: Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Module 1: Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (07:30 – 09:30)
• Maintenance strategies: time-based, condition-based, reliability-centered
• Scheduling inspections and service intervals
• Aligning with OEM recommendations
Module 2: Common Failure Modes and Causes (09:45 – 11:15)
• Mechanical failures: wear, imbalance, misalignment, thermal distortion
• Operational issues: surge, stall, cavitation, fouling
• Electrical and instrumentation faults
Module 3: Condition Monitoring Techniques (11:30 – 01:00)
• Vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasound
• Interpreting monitoring data and setting alarm thresholds
• Using data to drive maintenance actions
Module 4: Root Cause Analysis for Equipment Failures (02:00 – 03:30)
• Failure investigation process
• Fault tree and cause-effect diagrams
• Documentation and reporting best practices
Day 3: Performance Optimization and Reliability Planning
Module 1: Performance Evaluation and Efficiency (07:30 – 09:30)
• Measuring and benchmarking compressor and turbine performance
• Identifying performance degradation and corrective actions
• Impact of system conditions on efficiency
Module 2: Spare Parts and Inventory Management (09:45 – 11:15)
• Critical spares for compressors and turbines
• Inventory optimization and lead-time considerations
• Maintenance spare part planning
Module 3: Reliability Improvement Programs (11:30 – 01:00)
• Developing reliability metrics and KPIs
• Implementing equipment reliability strategies
• Cross-functional collaboration in reliability management
Module 4: Wrap-Up, Q&A, and Action Planning (02:00 – 03:30)
• Consolidating key learning points
• Creating individual maintenance improvement plans
• Interactive Q&A and feedback session
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Compressors & Turbines – Operations & Maintenance, validating their technical proficiency in operating, maintaining, and optimizing rotating machinery for long-term performance and reliability.