Course overview
Fans & Blowers: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Fans & Blowers. It covers the principles, the requirements of API 610/617/618, ASME and ISO standards, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Fans & Blowers
- Apply the relevant requirements of API 610/617/618, ASME and ISO standards
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for mechanical engineers, technicians, supervisors and maintenance staff with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in API 610/617/618, ASME and ISO standards
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8–19 Mar 2027 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 28 Jun – 2 Jul 2027 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Jul 2027 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Oct 2027 | Lagos Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Nov – 10 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Mar 2028 | Lagos Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Mar 2028 | Dublin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Jun – 7 Jul 2028 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Sep 2028 | Nairobi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Nov – 8 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Mar – 6 Apr 2029 | Amsterdam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Apr 2029 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jun 2029 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Jul 2029 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Dec 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Jan 2030 | Erbil Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Jan 2030 | Munich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 May 2030 | Budapest Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Sep 2030 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Oct – 8 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |