Compressor Overhaul and Testing
Compressors are among the most critical and most expensive machines on a site, and overhaul quality determines how long they run afterwards. This course covers stripping, assessing and rebuilding them.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Compressor types and their operating principles
- 02Planning an overhaul: scope, parts and downtime
- 03Stripping, inspection and assessment against wear limits
- 04Valves, seals, bearings and clearances
- 05Reassembly to specification and recording it
- 06Testing, commissioning and performance verification
- 07Diagnosing shortfalls and common rebuild errors
What you will gain
- Explain compressor types and their operating principles
- Strip and assess components against wear limits
- Set clearances, valves and seals correctly
- Reassemble to specification with correct records
- Test and commission after overhaul
- Diagnose performance shortfalls after rebuild
Who should attend
- Mechanical fitters and millwrights
- Maintenance engineers and supervisors
- Workshop and overhaul technicians
- Reliability engineers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 18 to 22 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 29 Mar to 2 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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