Centrifugal and Reciprocating Compressors (ASME): Design and Best Practices

  • Centrifugal and Reciprocating Compressors (ASME): Design and Best Practices
  • Switzerland - Geneva

Centrifugal and Reciprocating Compressors (ASME): Design and Best Practices

Course Category : Oil & Gas Management

An advanced training programme focusing on the design, selection, and operation of centrifugal and reciprocating compressors in accordance with ASME standards, applying best engineering practices to enhance reliability and operational efficiency.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Advanced.

Starts On

5 - October - 2026

Ends On

9 - October - 2026

Location

Switzerland - Geneva

Language

English

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Targeted Audience

  • Process Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Maintenance & Reliability Engineers
  • Operations Managers
  • Project Engineers
  • Equipment Vendors & Suppliers
  • QA/QC and Inspection Personnel

Targeted Skills

  • Analyse centrifugal and reciprocating compressor operating theory.
  • Evaluate design and operating pressure and temperature impacts.
  • Apply best practices in compressor selection and specification.
  • Verify vendor data and compliance with design premises.
  • Identify hardware failure points and mitigation strategies.
  • Develop reliability-based maintenance and spare parts plans.

Expected Outcomes

  • Analyse centrifugal and reciprocating compressor operating theory.
  • Evaluate design and operating pressure and temperature impacts.
  • Apply best practices in compressor selection and specification.
  • Verify vendor data and compliance with design premises.
  • Identify hardware failure points and mitigation strategies.
  • Develop reliability-based maintenance and spare parts plans.

Training Topics Index

  • Thermodynamic principles
  • Design pressure and temperature
  • Operating conditions
  • Settle-out pressure
  • Molecular weight effects

  • Integration into existing systems
  • Pressure fluctuation impacts
  • Operational stability
  • Safety considerations

  • Centrifugal vs reciprocating compressors
  • Selection criteria
  • Performance curves
  • Vendor data verification

  • Key components
  • Failure modes
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Spare parts planning

  • Energy-efficient designs
  • Automation and digitalisation
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Emerging industry trends