Reciprocating Compressors: Comprehensive Professional Program

SGT-ME11910 daysProfessional programMechanical & Rotating Equipment

Overview

Reciprocating Compressors: Comprehensive Professional Program gives mechanical teams a practical, standards-based grounding they can apply on site the following week, with cases from oil, gas, power and process plants. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.

What you will be able to do

  • Master Reciprocating Compressors from fundamentals to advanced practice.
  • Apply installation, alignment and commissioning, lubrication, sealing and bearing practice and common failure modes and troubleshooting in integrated case studies.
  • Design an improvement program covering overhaul procedures and quality checks and energy efficiency and life-cycle cost.
  • Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
  • Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
  • Present recommendations to management with confidence.

Who should attend

  • Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
  • Mechanical engineers and supervisors
  • Maintenance and reliability technicians
  • Operations and plant engineers
  • Inspection and technical integrity staff

Daily outline

  1. Day 1Introduction to Reciprocating Compressors: concepts, terminology and standards
  2. Day 2Installation, alignment and commissioning
  3. Day 3Lubrication, sealing and bearing practice
  4. Day 4Common failure modes and troubleshooting
  5. Day 5Preventive and predictive maintenance tasks
  6. Day 6Overhaul procedures and quality checks
  7. Day 7Energy efficiency and life-cycle cost
  8. Day 8Design principles and governing codes (API, ASME, ISO)
  9. Day 9Performance curves, operating envelopes and efficiency
  10. Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment

Sessions 2027–⁠2030

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4–⁠8 January 2027WEB Online$4,500Register
18–⁠29 April 2027CAICairo$8,500Register
18–⁠29 October 2027DXBDubai$8,500Register
2–⁠13 April 2028CAICairo$8,500Register
10–⁠14 July 2028WEB Online$4,500Register
16–⁠27 October 2028LONLondon$8,500Register
17–⁠28 June 2029RUHRiyadh$8,500Register
24–⁠28 September 2029WEB Online$4,500Register
2–⁠13 December 2029JEDJeddah$8,500Register
18 February – 1 March 2030LONLondon$8,500Register
4–⁠15 August 2030JEDJeddah$8,500Register
4–⁠8 November 2030WEB Online$4,500Register

The Reciprocating Compressors series

Frequently asked questions

How much does Reciprocating Compressors: Comprehensive Professional Program cost?

For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.

Where and when is the course held?

Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in Cairo, Dubai, London, Riyadh and Jeddah, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.

What certificate will I receive?

Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.

In which language is the course delivered?

Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.

Can SGT deliver this course in-house?

Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.

How do I register?

Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.

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