About the Centrifugal Compressor & Steam Turbine Design, Performance, Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Course

Time Training Center’s 5-day, 30-hour course provides in-depth expertise in the design, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of centrifugal compressors and steam turbines. It delves into the technical aspects from basic operating principles to advanced troubleshooting techniques, crucial for efficient plant operation and cost management.

The course provides in-depth coverage of design, efficiency, thermodynamics, and maintenance for centrifugal compressors and steam turbines. You can explore the impact of operational decisions on plant costs, including efficiency metrics, energy consumption, and overall system performance, through practical applications and real-world examples.

Through a structured program including conceptual learning, interactive workshops, and case-based scenarios, you can gain the knowledge to select, apply, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain these machines. The course also emphasises optimising system performance through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, enhancing reliability, and extending the operational life of critical industrial machinery.

Centrifugal Compressor & Steam Turbine Design, Performance, Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Course Objectives

​By the end of this Centrifugal Compressor & Steam Turbine Design, Performance, Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting training course, participants will be able to:​

• Apply comprehensive knowledge in the mechanical design, performance, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of centrifugal compressors and steam turbines.
• Illustrate various alignment techniques and support criteria for centrifugal compressors and steam turbines, ensuring optimal operation.
• Describe essential thermodynamic parameters, including capacity, power, efficiency, gas properties, and the role of intercooling in turbocompressors.
• Utilise calculation methods, characteristic curves, and stability criteria to select centrifugal process compressors based on operational needs.
• Perform inspection, maintenance, overhaul, and repair (IMO&R) of compressor trains, following best practices for planning, execution, and documentation.
• Understand the mechanical design, configurations, and constraints of steam turbines, including their application ranges and limitations.
• Identify critical turbine components, such as rotors, blading, diaphragms, nozzles, steam chests, bearings, and lubrication systems.
• Select and size steam turbines for compressor drives, considering factors like steam rates, turbine types, and process requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues in compressors and turbines, including failure incidents attributed to design defects, assembly errors, and maintenance shortcomings.
• Evaluate predictive and preventive maintenance techniques, determining the most suitable method for specific operational conditions.
• Conduct machinery reliability audits and reviews, enhancing the reliability and performance of centrifugal compressors and steam turbines in an industrial setting.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor:

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Who Should Attend Our Centrifugal Compressor & Steam Turbine Design, Performance, Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals directly involved in the design, performance, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of centrifugal compressors and steam turbines, including:

• Maintenance Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Rotating Equipment Engineers
• Process Engineers
• Plant Engineers
• Project Engineers
• Technical Staff responsible for machinery management, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Personnel involved in compressor and turbine reliability, performance assessments, and efficiency improvements.
• Supervisors managing teams focused on rotating equipment.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Compressor Types

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Overview of Compressor Types: Centrifugal, Axial, Reciprocating, Helical Screw
• Ranges of Application and Limitations of Each Type

Module 2: Mechanical Design of Centrifugal Compressors

• Compressor Side Streams, Rotors, Balancing
• Rotor Dynamics and Impellers
• Casings, Bearings, Seals, Couplings, and Controls

Module 3: Alignment Techniques & Support Criteria

• Dial Indicator Methods
• Laser Optic Cold Alignment
• On-Stream (Hot) Alignment Verification Techniques

Module 4: Basic Compressor Parameters

• Thermodynamics, Capacity, Power, Efficiencies
• Gas Properties, Intercooling, and Their Role in Performance

Module 5: Selection of Centrifugal Process Compressors

• Calculation Methods for Sizing
• Characteristic Curves and Stability Criteria for Selection

Module 6: Compressor Train Inspection, Maintenance, Overhaul & Repair (IMO&R)

• Planning and Documentation for IMO&R
• Execution of Inspection, Maintenance, and Overhaul
• Troubleshooting Common Compressor Issues and Challenges

Module 7: Steam Turbines – Operating Principles & Mechanical Design

• Impulse and Reaction Turbines: Principles of Operation
• Mechanical Design: Configuration, Application Ranges, and Constraints

Module 8: Turbine Components

• Detailed Breakdown of Key Components: Rotors, Blading, Diaphragms, Nozzles, Steam Chests, Bearings
• Balancing, Rotor Dynamics, Governing Systems, and Lube Oil Management

Module 9: Selection & Sizing of Steam Turbines for Compressor Drives

• Steam Rates and Turbine Types: Condensing and Backpressure Turbines
• Single and Multistage Steam Turbines
• Process Considerations for Sizing and Selection

Module 10: Operation & Maintenance of Steam Turbines

• Commissioning, Startup, Run-In & Shutdown Procedures
• Surveillance and Health Monitoring Techniques
• Performance Measurement and Monitoring

Module 11: Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance Techniques

• Understanding Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
• Determining the Right Method for Optimal Equipment Performance

Module 12: Machinery Reliability Audits & Reviews

• Conducting Reliability Audits and Reviews
• Impact of Reliability on Plant Performance and Efficiency

Module 13: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.