Course overview
Reciprocating Compressors: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Reciprocating Compressors. 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 Reciprocating Compressors
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–21 Jan 2027 | Alexandria Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Feb 2027 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | Tunis Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Jul 2027 | Frankfurt Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Nov – 3 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jan – 4 Feb 2028 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 May – 2 Jun 2028 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Jun 2028 | Amsterdam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Jun 2028 | Toronto Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Jul 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Feb 2029 | Tunis Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Mar 2029 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jun 2029 | Stockholm Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Jul 2029 | Alexandria Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 May 2030 | Milan Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 May 2030 | Stockholm Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 May 2030 | Alexandria Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Jun 2030 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Aug 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |