Centrifugal compressors are critical assets in oil, gas, and industrial operations where reliability, efficiency, and mechanical integrity directly impact production continuity. Overhauling represents a structured process to restore operational capability, ensure compliance with safety standards, and extend equipment lifecycle. This training program provides participants with advanced methodologies, inspection frameworks, diagnostic structures, and technical procedures for managing comprehensive centrifugal compressor overhauls. It emphasizes OEM guidelines, international standards, and applied engineering knowledge to ensure overhaul quality and performance assurance.
Analyze the structural components and working principles of centrifugal compressors.
Evaluate pre-overhaul inspection and diagnostic procedures.
Classify dismantling, inspection, and reassembly frameworks.
Explore international standards and OEM procedures in overhauling operations.
Assess performance verification and reliability assurance after overhaul.
Maintenance and Reliability Engineers.
Mechanical Supervisors and Technicians.
Rotating Equipment Engineers.
Operations and Maintenance Managers.
Asset Integrity and Reliability Specialists.
Structural design, aerodynamic principles, and key performance parameters.
Types of centrifugal compressors and industrial applications.
Material specifications, metallurgy, and failure susceptibility points.
International codes and standards governing compressor operation.
Common operational problems leading to overhaul requirements.
Frameworks for operational data collection and performance benchmarking.
Vibration analysis, thermodynamic performance testing, and condition monitoring.
Inspection scheduling, spare parts planning, and logistics preparation.
Safety procedures and isolation protocols before overhaul initiation.
Documentation structures for maintenance records and OEM compliance.
Standardized procedures for compressor disassembly.
Methods for inspecting impellers, diaphragms, seals, and bearings.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for crack and fatigue detection.
Evaluation criteria of shaft alignment, clearances, and wear patterns.
Decision frameworks for repair, refurbishment, or replacement of parts.
Structured processes for component reassembly and torque sequencing.
Techniques for rotor balancing and precision alignment.
Seal system reinstallation and integrity verification.
Lubrication system integration and flushing requirements.
Commissioning protocols aligned with OEM and international standards.
Structured testing frameworks for efficiency, vibration, and pressure performance.
Acceptance testing methodologies and performance validation criteria.
Root cause analysis process for deviations identified post overhaul.
Overview of reliability assurance programs linked to predictive maintenance cycles.
Documentation and reporting structures for regulatory and OEM compliance.
