Compressors Selection, Operation & Maintenance

This course provides a practical understanding of compressor selection, operation, and maintenance for industrial applications. It covers the fundamentals and working principles of common compressor types used in process plants and engineering industries. Participants learn how to select compressors based on capacity, pressure requirements, gas properties, efficiency, and operating conditions. The course explains centrifugal, reciprocating, screw, and other commonly used compressor technologies. It also covers compressor performance parameters, operating characteristics, and equipment specifications. Participants gain knowledge of compressor auxiliaries such as lubrication, cooling, sealing, and control systems. The course introduces proper operating procedures, start-up and shutdown practices, and monitoring of critical parameters. Maintenance practices including preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance are discussed in detail. Common compressor failures, troubleshooting methods, vibration, overheating, leakage, and abnormal performance are also covered. The course helps participants develop practical skills for improving compressor reliability, efficiency, safety, and overall equipment performance.