Mechanical Maintenance Specialist: Pumps, Compressors & Rotating Machinery
The course is designed for engineers and field personnel involved in the planning and implementation of drilling programs. The seminar covers all aspects of drilling technology, emphasizing both theory and practical application. Today’s drilling personnel must have a working knowledge of all these disciplines in order to effectively drill a well. The course provides all the fundamentals necessary to drill a well whether it is a shallow well or a complex, high pressure well. Computer programs are used to design many aspects of the modern well and the course will provide the participants with the theory behind most programs along with practical implementation. Course will also include advanced Mud Logging principles and operations.
Understand the basics of pumps, compressors, and rotating machinery.
Learn key maintenance methods: preventive, predictive, and corrective.
Perform alignment, balancing, and proper installation.
Identify and fix common mechanical problems.
Maintain bearings, seals, and lubrication systems.
Use safety practices and follow industry standards.
Improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
The course is being presented to engineers with a good background of drilling engineering as drilling supervisors, drilling, petroleum and completion engineer
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours :
- Lectures
- Workshops, work presentations ,
- Group Work in case study & Practical Exercises.
- Videos and general discussions
- Pre-Test and Post Test
Course Outline
- Course overview and objectives
- Overview of pump applications and Compressors in Oil and Gas
- Types of pumps commonly used
- Types of compressors
- Basic principles of operation and performace paramters
- Key components: impellers, casings, seals, bearings, couplings.
- Material selection: metallurgy and corrosion considerations.
- Review of standards (API and ISO).
- Failure Modes and Analysis
- Predictive and preventive maintenance strategies
- Vibration analysis basics for pumps
- Alignment techniques
- Seal systems: mechanical seals vs. packing
- Hands-on: Maintenance tasks demonstration
- Case studies of real-world failures.
- Common compressor problems (surge, fouling, vibration)
- Lubrication systems and maintenance
- Condition monitoring techniques (vibration, temperature, oil analysis)
- Overhaul and inspection practices
- Hands-on: Disassembly/reassembly demonstration (interactive session)
- Case study of real-world failures.
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) overview
- Troubleshooting methodologies (symptoms, cause-effect, tools)
- Interactive troubleshooting exercises (group activities)
- Diagnostic tools and technologies (IR thermography, ultrasonic testing)
- Documentation, reporting, and maintenance records
- Performance optimization strategies
- Energy efficiency considerations
- Upgrades and retrofits
- AI and Maintenance Management (tentative)
- Recap, Assessment and discussion
- Closing session and course conclusion