Centrifugal Compressor & Steam Turbine Training Course

Centrifugal Compressor & Steam Turbine Training Course

Location

Duration

Online /In-Class

5 Days

Contact with our Team

Sector:

Power & Electricity – Generation

Technical Focus Area:

Rotating Equipment & Turbomachinery (ROT)

About the Course

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of centrifugal compressors and steam turbines, focusing on design, operation, performance optimization, and maintenance best practices. Participants will explore thermodynamics, aerodynamics, efficiency analysis, and troubleshooting techniques essential for preventing failures and extending equipment life. With practical examples and case studies, the program ensures readiness to handle operational challenges across diverse industrial applications.

Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

- Understand gas and steam thermodynamics relevant to compressors and turbines.
- Select suitable compressors and turbines for industrial applications.
- Apply methods to detect equipment inefficiency and deterioration.
- Implement best practices for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Conduct vibration, oil, and thermal analysis for rotating equipment reliability.
- Optimize performance while balancing cost-benefit considerations.

Who Should Attend

- Chemical, Process, and Mechanical Engineers.
- Operations, Technical Service, and Maintenance Professionals.
- Engineers in Oil & Gas, Refining, and Power Generation.
- Project Engineers, Consultants, and Technologists.
- Technical professionals involved in rotating machinery projects.

Course Program

Fundamentals of Gas Thermodynamics & Compressor Aerodynamics

- Gas properties and thermodynamic laws

- Centrifugal compressor aerodynamics fundamentals

- Velocity and pressure changes in compressors

- Mass and volume flow rate relationships

- Gas molecular weight and performance impact

- Discharge temperature and absorbed power analysis

- Surge and choke: detection and control strategies

- Practical case studies in gas thermodynamics

Centrifugal Compressors – Design, Classification & Operation

- Overview of compressor types and applications

- Global standards and codes for compressor design

- Main elements of centrifugal compressor construction

- Efficiency analysis of centrifugal compressors

- Common operational problems and their causes

- Guidelines for trouble-free compressor operation

- Maintenance practices to prevent failures

- Case study: optimizing compressor performance

Steam Thermodynamics & Rankine Cycle Applications

- Steam properties and Mollier charts interpretation

- Principles of the Rankine cycle in power generation

- Steam requirements per KWH produced

- Subcritical, supercritical, and ultra-supercritical conditions

- Steam flow characteristics in turbines

- Heat rate and efficiency calculations

- Impact of operating conditions on steam systems

- Case study: improving steam system efficiency

Steam Turbines – Design, Components & Operation

- Technical characteristics of steam turbine design

- Rotating and stationary blade configurations

- Internal and external seals for steam turbines

- Bearings: radial and thrust journal bearings

- Turbine stop, control, and non-return valves

- Control and interlock systems for safety

- Common turbine operational issues

- Troubleshooting steam turbine failures

Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Rotating Machines

- Piping and ground regulation for rotating equipment

- Alignment techniques for compressors and turbines

- Balancing rotating machinery for reliability

- Sealing interfaces and surface treatments

- Online washing procedures for compressors

- Vibration analysis for fault detection

- Oil analysis and thermography in troubleshooting

- Capstone workshop: developing a preventive maintenance plan

Course Dates & Prices

Location	Starting Date	Price
Online	19/10/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	20/10/2025	2549 $
Dubai (UAE)	20/10/2025	2799$
Cairo (Egypt)	27/10/2025	2549 $
Online	27/10/2025	1799 $
Online	03/11/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	10/11/2025	2799 $
Muscat (Oman)	10/11/2025	2799 $
Dubai (UAE)	17/11/2025	2799 $
Online	17/11/2025	1799 $
Muscat (Oman)	24/11/2025	2799 $
Online	24/11/2025	1799 $
Online	24/11/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	01/12/2025	2799 $
Online	01/12/2025	1799 $
Online	01/12/2025	1799 $
London (UK)	01/12/2025	3299 $
Dubai (UAE)	08/12/2025	2799$
Online	08/12/2025	1699 $
Istanbul (Turkey)	15/12/2025	2799 $
Dubai (UAE)	15/12/2025	2799 $
Online	15/12/2025	1799 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	22/12/2025	3899$
Doha (Qatar)	22/12/2025	2799 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	22/12/2025	3899$
Online	29/12/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	29/12/2025	2799$
Istanbul	29/12/2025	2549 $
Online	29/12/2025	1799 $