Course Details

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

• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers and Technicians
• Process and Operations Engineers
• Rotating Equipment and Maintenance Supervisors
• Plant Managers and Technical Personnel responsible for compressed air or gas systems

• 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 the operating principles of blowers and compressors
• Identify types, configurations, and performance characteristics
• Analyze operational problems and determine their causes
• Apply proper installation, alignment, and maintenance practices
• Conduct systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Improve reliability and energy efficiency through best practices

DAY 1

Introduction to Blowers and Compressors

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Fundamentals of Gas Compression
• Differences Between Blowers, Compressors, and Fans
• Classification and Applications

• Positive Displacement and Dynamic Machines
• Rotary, Centrifugal, and Axial Flow Units

• Basic Gas Laws and Thermodynamics of Compression
• Performance Terminology and Parameters
• Factors Affecting Capacity, Pressure, and Efficiency

DAY 2

Compressor and Blower Components and Design

• Main Components and Their Functions

• Casings, Rotors, Impellers, Diffusers, Bearings, and Seals

• Design Features of Common Types

• Centrifugal Compressors
• Screw Compressors
• Lobe and Vane Blowers

• Flow Characteristics and Performance Curves
• Compression Stages and Intercooling
• Material Selection and Construction
• Lubrication Principles and System Design
• Cooling Methods and Temperature Control

DAY 3

Operation and Performance Monitoring

• Start-up and Shutdown Procedures
• Operating Parameters and Control Systems
• Flow, Pressure, and Power Relationships
• Performance Testing and Data Interpretation
• System Resistance, Surge, and Stonewall Conditions
• Parallel and Series Operation
• Instrumentation for Monitoring and Protection
• Common Operational Problems and Their Symptoms

DAY 4

Maintenance and Reliability Practices

• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Programs
• Routine Inspection and Condition Monitoring
• Lubrication Management and Oil Analysis
• Bearing, Seal, and Coupling Maintenance
• Vibration Monitoring and Analysis
• Alignment Procedures and Balancing Techniques
• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
• Reliability Improvement and Equipment Life Extension

DAY 5

Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis

• Typical Faults in Blowers and Compressors
• Mechanical, Process, and Electrical Failures
• Troubleshooting Techniques and Diagnostics
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Methods
• Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Energy Efficiency and Performance Optimization
• Safety Considerations in Maintenance and Operation
• Summary of Key Learning Points
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony