Who Can Benefit?

• Technical professionals dealing with operation of air
• Compressor systems
• Technicians in charge of maintenance and reliability

   of air compressors

• Technical staff dealing with condition monitoring
• Technical professionals from maintenance and
• technical support

 Course objective

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Maintain the compressors in a safer and economical manner
• Make more effective contribution to the operation of machinery

• Enhance their knowledge and experience of evaluating compressor operating parameters

• Improve maintenance planning.

 Course outline

Overview of Air Compressors Technical Features

• Overview of air compressors technical features

• Classification of air compressors based on design and application

• World standards and codes related to air

• Main features of centrifugal & axial compressors

• Comparison between positive displacement & dynamic compressors

• Preventive maintenance guidelines of air compressors

• Monitoring of compressor operation and evaluation of working data

• Vibration monitoring and analysis

• Lubrication and lube quality checks

• Workshop: Problems and solutions

Reciprocating Compressors: Operation & Maintenance

• Mechanical components of reciprocating compressors

• Valve design and operating characteristics
• Piston assembly, piston rod, crosshead and crankshaft

• Auxiliary systems: filters, silencers, pulsation dampers
• Lubrication system   

• Cooling system

• Capacity control & instrumentation

• Start up and shut down operation sequence

• Gas pressure pulsations and compressor vibrations

• Condition monitoring and inspection

• Diagnostics, alignment and maintenance organization

• Troubleshooting and problem solving

• Workshop: Problems and solutions

Rotary Screw Compressors  - Operation & Maintenance

• Main mechanical components of rotary screw compressors

• Lubrication system options: flooded or dry rotors

• Cooling arrangements

• Rotor alignment and timing gears

• Bearing defects and lubrication oil analysis

• Seals selection and installation

• Operation range and performance curve

• Capacity control system and instrumentation
  • Vibration monitoring and control
  • Inspection of most critical parts
  • Guidelines for compressor starting and stopping procedure
  • Scope of regular maintenance
  • Troubleshooting procedure and problem solving
  • Workshop: Problems and solutions

Technical Details and Operation

• Operation and maintenance guidelines of Atlas

• Maintenance procedure (hands on) and overhaul

• Operation and maintenance guidelines 

• Maintenance procedure (hands on) and overhaul