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Reciprocating Compressors

Mechanical & Rotating Equipment

  • QGT-MEC-103
  • Foundation
  • 5 or 10 days
  • Online · Classroom · In-house

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Course overview

Reciprocating Compressors is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge 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
  • Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
  • 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, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.

Course outline (5 days)

  1. Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Reciprocating Compressors fits into daily operations
  2. Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat API 610/617/618, ASME and ISO standards require, and how to read them
  3. Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
  4. Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
  5. Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
  1. Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
  2. Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
  3. Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
  4. Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
  5. 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.

DatesCityDurationFee
22–26 Mar 2027Bangkok Classroom5 days$5,500Register
24 May – 4 Jun 2027Berlin Classroom10 days$9,900Register
4–8 Jul 2027Manama Classroom5 days$5,500Register
2–13 Aug 2027Manchester Classroom10 days$9,900Register
6–10 Dec 2027Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
31 Jan – 4 Feb 2028Istanbul Classroom5 days$5,500Register
14–25 Aug 2028Rome Classroom10 days$9,900Register
11–15 Sep 2028Paris Classroom5 days$5,500Register
2–13 Oct 2028Brussels Classroom10 days$9,900Register
20–24 Nov 2028Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
25–29 Mar 2029Manama Classroom5 days$5,500Register
29 Apr – 10 May 2029Sharm El Sheikh Classroom10 days$9,900Register
14–18 May 2029Tbilisi Classroom5 days$5,500Register
27 Aug – 7 Sep 2029Rome Classroom10 days$9,900Register
19–23 Nov 2029Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
4–8 Mar 2030Abu Dhabi Classroom5 days$5,500Register
8–19 Apr 2030Toronto Classroom10 days$9,900Register
10–14 Jun 2030Tunis Classroom5 days$5,500Register
30 Sep – 11 Oct 2030Geneva Classroom10 days$9,900Register
21–25 Oct 2030Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register

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