Compressor Engineering
Compressor Engineering
- 7-day money-back guarantee
- Session recordings included
- Certificate of completion
Why enroll
Engineers enroll in the Compressor Engineering course to gain practical and industry-relevant expertise in compressor selection, design, troubleshooting, EPC documentation, and real plant operations. The course helps professionals strengthen their understanding of centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, improve problem-solving skills for plant issues, and build confidence in handling vendor discussions, P&IDs, datasheets, and protection systems. It is especially valuable for engineers working in refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, fertilizer, and energy industries who want to enhance technical knowledge, improve career opportunities, and become interview-ready with real industrial case studies and hands-on engineering logic.
Your instructor
Bhushan Garde
Consultant
India
Is this course for you?
You should take this if
- You work in Energy & Utilities or Oil & Gas Upstream
- You're a Power Plant Engineering / Chemical & Process professional
- You have 3+ years of hands-on experience in this field
- You prefer live, instructor-led training with Q&A
You should skip if
- You're new to this field with no prior experience
- You need a different specialisation outside Power Plant Engineering
- You need fully self-paced, on-demand content
Course details
Compressor Engineering – 7 Day Ultra-Technical Training Module is an advanced industry-focused program designed for Process, Mechanical, EPC, and O&M engineers working in refinery, petrochemical, gas processing, fertilizer, and energy sectors. The course provides deep technical understanding of compressor fundamentals, thermodynamics, selection philosophy, centrifugal and reciprocating compressor design, surge analysis, anti-surge systems, and troubleshooting techniques used in real plants. Participants will learn compressor performance analysis, protection systems, lubrication and sealing systems, vibration and pulsation concepts, and API-based engineering practices. The training also covers EPC documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, vendor datasheets, layout considerations, and startup/shutdown logic. Real industrial case studies and plant troubleshooting scenarios are included to develop practical engineering and decision-making skills. The program is highly practical and includes Excel calculation sheets, compressor selection matrices, troubleshooting checklists, marked P&ID explanations, and vendor datasheet comparisons. By the end of the course, participants gain strong confidence in compressor design review, selection, operation, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination along with interview-ready technical concepts and certification.
Course suitable for
Energy & Utilities Oil & Gas Upstream Nuclear & Power Power Plant Engineering Chemical & Process Mechanical Engineering
Key topics covered
DAY 1 – Compressor Fundamentals & Thermodynamics (Foundation Strong Karna)
1.1 Why Compressors are Critical in Process Plants
Role in Refinery, Petrochemical, Fertilizer, Hydrogen, Gas Processing
Compressor vs Pump (compressibility effect)
CAPEX vs OPEX sensitivity
1.2 Gas Laws & Compression Theory
Ideal vs Real Gas behavior
Boyle, Charles, Combined gas law
Compressibility factor (Z)
Reduced pressure & temperature
1.3 Compression Processes
Isothermal
Isentropic
Polytropic (REAL PLANT)
Efficiency definitions & confusion cleared
1.4 Key Performance Parameters
Suction / Discharge pressure
Flow rate (ACFM, SCFM, Nm³/hr)
Head, Work, Power
Temperature rise logic
Deliverable:
✔ Thermodynamics calculation sheet (basic)
DAY 2 – Types of Compressors & Selection Logic
2.1 Positive Displacement Compressors
Reciprocating compressors
Screw compressors (Oil flooded vs Oil free)
Lobe / Roots blower
2.2 Dynamic Compressors
Centrifugal compressor
Axial compressor (overview)
2.3 Selection Criteria (MOST IMPORTANT)
Pressure ratio vs flow map
Gas molecular weight effect
Continuous vs intermittent service
Turndown requirement
2.4 Real Industry Examples
Hydrogen recycle compressor
Instrument air compressor
Natural gas booster compressor
Deliverable:
✔ Compressor selection decision matrix
DAY 3 – Centrifugal Compressor Deep Dive
3.1 Construction Details
Impeller types (Open, Closed, Semi‑open)
Diffuser, volute, casing
3.2 Performance Curves
Head vs Flow
Surge line
Stonewall / choke
Operating point movement
3.3 Surge Phenomenon (INTERVIEW + PLANT FAVORITE)
Why surge happens
What actually happens inside compressor
Surge damage consequences
3.4 Anti‑Surge System Basics
Recycle line logic
Control valve sizing philosophy
Response time importance
Deliverable:
✔ Surge explanation diagram + operating logic
DAY 4 – Reciprocating Compressor Deep Dive
4.1 Construction & Working
Cylinder, piston, rings
Suction & discharge valves
Clearance volume effect
4.2 Capacity Control Methods
Clearance pockets
Speed control
Suction valve unloaders
4.3 Pulsation & Vibration
Why pulsation occurs
Pulsation bottles function
API 618 basics
4.4 Common Failures
Valve failures
Overheating
Lubrication issues
Deliverable:
✔ Failure troubleshooting checklist
DAY 5 – Compressor Auxiliaries & Protection Systems
5.1 Lubrication System
Oil pumps (main, auxiliary, emergency)
Filters, coolers
5.2 Sealing Systems
Dry gas seal
Oil seal
Packing (reciprocating)
5.3 Protection Logic
High vibration
High discharge temperature
Low lube oil pressure
5.4 Trip vs Alarm Philosophy
Deliverable:
✔ Compressor protection cause‑effect table
DAY 6 – EPC Design, PFD, P&ID & Datasheets
6.1 Compressor PFD Development
Where compressor sits in process
Recycle, vent, drain philosophy
6.2 Compressor P&ID Symbols & Logic
Minimum required valves
Start‑up vs normal operation
Bypass philosophy
6.3 Datasheet Walkthrough
What vendors REALLY look at
Common mistakes by process engineers
6.4 Layout & Installation Considerations
Foundation
Maintenance clearance
Noise & safety
Deliverable:
✔ Compressor datasheet filling guide
DAY 7 – Troubleshooting, Case Studies & Master Logic
7.1 Real Plant Problems
Compressor trips at start‑up
Cannot achieve discharge pressure
Excessive power consumption
7.2 Misdiagnosis by Vendors (Reality)
When problem is NOT compressor
System resistance mistakes
7.3 Saudi / Middle East Case Studies
Hydrocarbon gas compressor
Recycle valve wrong sizing case
7.4 Engineer’s Checklist
Before blaming compressor
Before modifying process
Final Deliverables:
✔ Complete compressor design & troubleshooting handbook
✔ Interview‑ready concepts
✔ EPC + O&M confidence
Excel calculation sheets
Real P&ID marked explanations
Vendor datasheet comparison
Certification.
Opportunities that await you!
Career opportunities
Training details
This is a live course that has a scheduled start date.
