Centrifugal Gas Compressor (Operation, Control, Start Up, Shutdown, Maintenance and Troubleshooting)
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrifugal Gas Compressor (Operation, Control, Start Up, Shutdown, Maintenance and Troubleshooting) | 16 Nov 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 | Dammam, KSA | $ 4,500 | Register |
Centrifugal Gas Compressor (Operation, Control, Start Up, Shutdown, Maintenance and Troubleshooting)
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrifugal Gas Compressor (Operation, Control, Start Up, Shutdown, Maintenance and Troubleshooting) | 16 Nov 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 | Dammam, KSA | $ 4,500 |
Introduction
This course uses dynamic simulation models to give a practical introduction to centrifugal gas compressors and their operation in process plants. Key topics covered in the course include compressor performance and selection, instrumentation and control, surge protection and compressor operation. Case studies will be used and participants will be encouraged to solve problems for themselves.
Objectives
- Maintenance and troubleshooting
- Have an understanding of the different types of pumps.
- Be able to operate pumps as close as possible to the design efficiency.
- Will be able to monitor pump efficiency, availability and reliability.
- Have learned about operation and maintenance strategies.
- Be able to troubleshoot pump problems.
- A practical introduction to centrifugal gas compressors
- About control and operation parameters in detail through dynamic simulators
- A basic overview of the main principles of compressor design and; of how easy, or difficult, it is to slip into abnormal operating conditions
- An introduction to the use of dynamic simulation and the effect on a compressor of changes in pressures, temperatures, and compositions
On completion of this course the Participants will learn about:
Training Methodology
This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations.
Who Should Attend?
- Engineers with little previous knowledge of compressors and who are involved in the design, control, operation or commissioning of process plants.
- chemical, mechanical, instrumentation and process engineers
- process plant operation and supervisory staff
- design engineers wanting to learn about the operation and control of compressors as part of a process plant
Course Outline
Introduction
- Introduction
- Pump Types and Terminology
- Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
- Pump Performance (Centrifugal and Positive Displacement)
- Cavitation
- Hydraulic Pulsations and Pipe Vibration
Positive Displacement Pumps
- Reciprocating Pumps
- Reciprocating Pump Valves
- Rotary Pumps – scroll and gear types
- Special Application Pumps – metering pumps, diaphragm pumps.
- Failure Mechanisms – identification and monitoring
Centrifugal Pumps
- Centrifugal Pump Theory
- Matching Pumps with Drivers
- Pump Wear Rings and Balance Lines
- Multi-Stage Pumps
- Performance Analysis
- Failure Mechanisms – identification and monitoring
Seals and Bearings
- Conventional Packing Glands
- Mechanical Seals
- Seal Failure Mechanisms
- Maintenance and Repair of Mechanical Seals
- Bearings – failure modes and how to extend life
Reliability
- Couplings
- Alignment
- Planned Maintenance - Predictive and Preventive
- Reliability Programmers
- Compression Principles
- Process & Control Description
- Compressor Operations
- Mechanical Design - Centrifugal Compressors
- Instrumentation & Control
- Recycle Valve Sizing
- Compressor Protection & Complex Anti-Surge Control
- compression performance

