Rotating Equipment in Process Plants
Compressors, pumps and turbines are the machines that stop production when they fail. This course covers their operation, monitoring and the failure modes that most often take a plant offline.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Rotating equipment in a process plant and its criticality
- 02Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
- 03Compressors: types, surge and performance control
- 04Turbines and drivers
- 05Lubrication, sealing and auxiliary support systems
- 06Performance monitoring and recognising deterioration
- 07Failure modes, overhaul planning and critical spares
What you will gain
- Explain the operating principles of the main machine types
- Monitor performance and recognise deterioration
- Understand lubrication, sealing and support systems
- Diagnose the common failure modes
- Plan overhaul and manage spares for critical machines
- Operate machines within their safe envelope
Who should attend
- Process and mechanical engineers
- Operations and maintenance staff
- Reliability engineers in process plants
- Technicians supporting rotating equipment
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Feb 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 14 to 18 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 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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- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Formats
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