An intensive professional development training course on
Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors and Variable – Speed Drives
Operation, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Why Choose Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors and Variable – Speed Drives Training Course?
This Mechanical Equipment training course will provide a comprehensive understanding of equipment operating characteristics. It will introduce delegates to essential types of mechanical equipment, including positive displacement and dynamic pumps and compressors, motors and drives and their associated systems and components. This Mechanical Equipment training course will also discuss the applications of these equipments along with their suitability for different operational duties and selection criteria. In addition, this training course will focus on associated equipment including packing, mechanical sealing systems, bearings and valves.
This Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors and Variable – Speed Drives training course will focus on maximising the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of this equipment by providing a thorough understanding of the characteristics, common problems, condition monitoring and maintenance criteria related to machinery and equipment operation.
This Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors and Variable – Speed Drives training course will feature:
- Pumps and Pumping Systems
- Compressors and Compression Systems
- Motors and Variable Speed Drives
- Discussion of associated equipment such as mechanical seal design, bearings and valves
- Condition monitoring and Predictive Maintenance techniques
What are the Goals?
By the end of This Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors and Variable – Speed Drives training course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the different types of pumps & compressors & learn about selection, operation and maintenance strategies
- Operate pumps and compressors as close as possible to the design efficiency and monitor their availability and reliability
- Identify and learn about associated components such as mechanical seals & bearings and identify their failure mechanisms
- Condition, monitor and troubleshoot pump and compressor problems
- Specify, operate and maintain fluid movers (Motors) and drivers (Variable Speed Drives)
The Course Content
- Pump categories and selection - Dynamic and positive displacement
- Pump Theory of Operation - Governing fluid laws and performance curves
- Dynamic Pumps - Centrifugal, axial, mixed flow
- General Performance Characteristics - Cavitations, net positive suction head
- Positive Displacement Pumps - Reciprocating, rotary
- Engineering of System Requirements - Fluid type, system head curves
- Positive Displacement Compressors - Reciprocating and rotary
- Dynamic Compressors - Centrifugal, axial, mixed flow
- Compressor Operation - Gas laws, operation curves
- Compressor Performance Measurement and sizing
- Compressor Equipment
- Surging and Choking
- Characteristics and Operation of AC Induction Motors
- Starting and Speed Control of AC induction motors
- Speed control methods of AC Motors
- Construction, Enclosures and cooling methods of AC Motors
- Basic principles of AC Variable-Speed Drives (VSD's)
- Electromagnetic Interferences, Cable Details and Filtering
- Types of maintenance
- Factors affecting pump, compressor and motor maintenance
- Vibration Analysis and Condition Monitoring
- Electrical Signature Condition Monitoring
- Thermal Imaging condition monitoring
- Oil Analysis
- Mechanical Seals
- Bearings
- Faults associated with bearings and mechanical seals
- Lubrication
- Control Valves
- Examples
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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