Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Pump & Compressor

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Course Overview

Pumps and compressors are essential components in a wide range of industrial processes. Their continuous and reliable operation is critical for maintaining productivity and efficiency. This comprehensive training course applies predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of failure mechanisms, condition monitoring techniques, and troubleshooting methods to detect early signs of deterioration, enhance performance, and extend equipment life.

Objective:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance approaches for pumps and compressors.
Analyse the root causes of failure in various types of pumps and compressors.
Identify failure mechanisms related to design, installation, lubrication, and wear.
Apply effective troubleshooting and diagnostic methods to detect and address mechanical issues.
Gain knowledge of condition monitoring tools and techniques for reliable equipment diagnostics.
Understand the importance of combining condition monitoring with physical inspection for maintenance planning.
Enhance inspection, monitoring, and diagnostics skills to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Wear Mechanisms and Reliability Analysis

Principles of friction, lubrication, and wear in pumps and compressors.
Understanding adhesive wear, abrasive wear, fatigue, and fretting.
Machinery life cycles and their impact on maintenance strategies.
Mechanical issues, including balancing and alignment considerations.
Introduction to statistical reliability analysis and its application in maintenance planning.

Day 2: Root Cause Analysis and Common Failure Modes

Reliability models and their role in predictive maintenance programs.
Identifying root causes, symptoms, and detection methods for imbalance.
Diagnosing looseness: symptoms, causes, and corrective actions.
Misalignment issues: detection techniques and preventive measures.
Gear and bearing problems: understanding causes and how to identify them.
Cavitation in pumps: causes, effects, and strategies for prevention.

Day 3: Bearings, Seals, and Balancing Procedures

Anti-friction bearings: types, expected lifespan, mounting procedures, and common problems.
Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plain, pad, and thrust bearings.
Mechanical seals: types, functions, and typical failure issues.
Other sealing systems are used in positive displacement pumps and reciprocating compressors.
Best practices for performing balance operations to ensure smooth machinery performance.

Day 4: Condition Monitoring Techniques and Lubrication Analysis

Vibration monitoring: understanding overall and spectral vibration measurements.
Vibration limits and introduction to spectrum analysis for diagnostic purposes.
Lubricant monitoring: techniques for assessing lubricant condition.
Analysing shape, size, quantity, and chemical composition of wear debris.
Overview of analytical techniques for lubricant condition and contamination assessment.

Day 5: Integrated Diagnostic Methods and Maintenance Strategies

The role of condition monitoring ineffective pump and compressor maintenance.
Diagnostic methods: capabilities, limitations, and best practices for accurate fault detection.
The necessity of integrating condition monitoring with plant inspections.
Understanding measurement devices: what parameters to monitor and where to focus efforts.
Developing a comprehensive maintenance strategy that combines data analysis and hands-on inspection.

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$5,900

Duration: 5 Days

date: 24 - 28 Nov 2025

Chemical Engineering

Predictive Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Pumps and Compressors

Duration:5 Days

date:24 - 28 Nov 2025

London

$5,900

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