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Centrifugal Compressor & Steam Turbine

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Centrifugal Compressor & Steam Turbine

Design, Operations & Maintenance

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
26 - 30 Jan 2026 London $ 5,950
23 - 27 Mar 2026 Istanbul $ 5,950
30 Mar - 03 Apr 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
20 - 24 Jul 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
10 - 14 Aug 2026 London $ 5,950
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
04 - 08 Jan 2027 Cairo $ 5,950
25 - 29 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950
22 - 26 Mar 2027 Istanbul $ 5,950
29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
30 Mar - 03 Apr 2026 Online $ 3,950
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950
29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

A complete understanding of design, functioning and maintenance of centrifugal compressors and steam turbines is a prerequisite for successful operation of process plants. This is especially important nowadays when the demand for minimum and continuous production is vital for competitiveness of organizations

This Centrifugal Compressor & Steam Turbine training course will feature the importance of proper design, operation and maintenance of centrifugal compressors and steam turbines of various designs and applications, which are encountered throughout chemical and process industries, including oil refineries, gas production facilities, power generation and other fields of engineering.

This training course is intended to familiarize engineers, technicians and operators with the guidelines and best practices employed in utilizing this equipment, including design, operation, maintenance and repair. The emphasis in the training seminar will be on physical understanding of the problems in operation and the best way of troubleshooting them.

This GLOMACS training course will feature:

  • Principles of selection of right centrifugal compressor and steam turbine for the given application
  • Practical issues related to trouble-free functioning of  centrifugal compressors and steam turbines
  • Explanation of aerodynamic instabilities of centrifugal compressors and thermal instabilities of steam turbines
  • Guidelines for design, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Maintenance and repair economic issues: cost and benefit analysis
Course Outline
Day 1

Gas Thermodynamics

  • Gas Properties and Laws
  • Centrifugal Compressor Aerodynamics - Thermodynamics
  • Changes in Gas Velocity and Pressure in a Centrifugal Compressor
  • Mass and Volume Flow Rate as a Function of Pressure, Temperature and Gas Composition
  • Molecular Weight of Gas and its Effect on Performance
  • Discharge Temperature, Power Absorbed as a Function of the Gas Composition and the Operating Conditions
  • Investigating and Controlling Surge and Choke
Day 2

Centrifugal Compressors – Design – Operation

  • Overview of the Main Features of Various Types of Compressors
  • Classification of Compressors based on Design and Application
  • World Standards and Codes related to Compressor Design
  • Main Elements of Centrifugal Compressor Construction
  • Analysis of Centrifugal Compressor Efficiency
  • Guidelines for Trouble-free Centrifugal Compressor Operation
Day 3

Steam Thermodynamics

  • Steam Properties and the Mollier Charts
  • The Rankine Cycle
  • Steam Requirement per KWH Production
  • Ultra-supercritical Conditions  
Day 4

Steam  Turbines – Design -Operation

  • Main Elements and Technical Characteristics of Steam Turbine Design
  • The Rotating and Stationary Blades
  • The Internal and External Seals 
  • Radial and Thrust Journal Bearings
  • Stop – Control – Non Return Turbine Valves
  • Turbine Controls and Interlocks
Day 5

Maintenance of Rotating Machines

  • Machines Piping and Ground Regulations
  • Alignment of Thermal Machines
  • Balancing of Rotating Machines
  • Surface Treatments of Sealing Interfaces
  • Online Washing
  • Troubleshooting through Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis and Thermography
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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