Course Overview
This intensive 5-day program provides comprehensive training on the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of critical oil & gas equipment. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of rotating machinery, pressure systems, and process equipment used in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
Course Objectives
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Operate key oil & gas equipment safely and efficiently
- Diagnose common failures using condition monitoring
- Implement preventive/predictive maintenance strategies
- Troubleshoot operational problems in process systems
- Apply industry standards (API, ASME, ISO)
- Optimize equipment reliability and uptime
- Conduct root cause analysis for failures
Who Should Attend?
This course is essential for:
- Maintenance engineers & technicians
- Rotating equipment specialists
- Process engineers
- Reliability engineers
- Field operations personnel
- Mechanical supervisors
- Inspection engineers
Course Outline
Module 1: Process Equipment Overview
- Pumps (API 610, ANSI, multistage)
- Compressors (centrifugal, reciprocating)
- Turbines & drivers
- Heat exchangers & vessels
Module 2: Operating Principles
- Performance curves & efficiency
- Process parameters monitoring
- Safe operating envelopes
- Startup/shutdown procedures
Module 3: Vibration Analysis
- Vibration fundamentals
- Fault detection (unbalance, misalignment)
- Data collection & interpretation
- Case studies
Module 4: Lubrication & Wear Analysis
- Oil sampling techniques
- Wear particle analysis
- Contamination control
- Lubrication best practices
Module 5: Preventive Maintenance
- Inspection techniques
- Bearing & seal replacement
- Alignment procedures
- Bolt torquing methods
Module 6: Predictive Technologies
- Thermography applications
- Ultrasonic testing
- Motor current analysis
- Corrosion monitoring
Module 7: Common Failure Modes
- Mechanical seal failures
- Bearing defects
- Fouling & corrosion
- Fatigue cracking
Module 8: Repair Techniques
- Field machining
- Hot tapping
- Composite repairs
- Welding considerations
Module 9: Reliability Improvement
- Root cause analysis (RCA)
- Maintenance planning
- Spare parts management
- Life extension strategies
Module 10: Practical Workshop
- Equipment teardown exercise
- Failure analysis scenario
- Final assessment
- Certification exam