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Pumps and Compressors: Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Oct 7 - 9, 2025 /
Course Code: 16-1004-ONL25

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  • Overview
  • Syllabus
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Overview

Please note, This instructor-led course has specific dates and times:
This course is held online over 3 days on the following schedule (All times in Eastern Time Zone):

10 am to 6 pm Eastern (Will include the usual breaks)

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the internal components of pumps and compressors.
  • Analyze the performance characteristics and best operation practices for pumps and compressors.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot common issues using advanced root-cause analysis methods.
  • Apply condition monitoring techniques to ensure the optimal performance of machinery.
  • Implement maintenance procedures for the inspection, testing, and reliability of systems.

Description
Pumps and compressors are essential to the efficient operation of industrial systems, particularly in the process and petrochemical industries. These machines manage the transport of challenging liquids and gases, often under extreme conditions. Understanding their internal components, performance characteristics, and operational parameters is key to ensuring they function safely and efficiently.

In this course, participants will explore the critical elements of pump and compressor systems, including centrifugal pumps, positive displacement rotary pumps, and reciprocating compressors. The course will delve into the design and construction of these machines, focusing on aspects such as vibration analysis, balancing, and lubrication systems. Participants will be equipped to optimize performance under various operating conditions through a detailed examination of failure modes and preventive strategies like cavitation avoidance and compressor surge protection.

Hands-on workshops featuring real-world case studies will allow participants to apply troubleshooting techniques to common operational issues. By working in teams, students will practice diagnosing problems and testing solutions using industry maintenance and performance testing standards. Discussions will cover pumps and compressors, emphasizing inspection protocols and condition monitoring to extend equipment lifespan.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for plant engineers, facility managers, technicians, and operators responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting pumps and compressors in industrial settings. Maintenance engineers, reliability engineers, and mechanical supervisors in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and manufacturing will particularly benefit. Professionals involved in rotating equipment, predictive maintenance planning, and equipment performance monitoring will also find this course valuable for their day-to-day responsibilities.

In addition, professionals seeking to deepen their technical expertise in pump and compressor systems, including those working in HVAC, chemical processing, and wastewater management industries, will gain practical insights. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in maintaining operational efficiency and safety in fluid handling systems.

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Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time


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Syllabus

Day 1:  Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps

  • Characteristics of pumps in the industry
  • Positive displacement pumps
  • Centrifugal pumps, according to API standards
  • Centrifugal pump characteristic curves: best efficiency point
  • Cavitation prevention
  • Pump structural elements: impellers, shafts, bearings, seals
  • Flow control optimization
  • Pump stations: pumps in parallel and in series
  • Pumps for HVAC and other special applications

Day 2:  Centrifugal, Axial and Reciprocating Compressors

  • Characteristics of compressors in the industry
  • Main elements of centrifugal compressor construction
  • Design and construction of impellers, bearings and seals
  • System curves & performance characteristics
  • Capacity control methods: analysis of efficiency
  • Safety components: control of surge and stall
  • Positive displacement compressors: Reciprocating & Rotary
  • Criteria for selecting the optimum compressor
  • Compressor stations and pipelines: design and layout

Day 3:  Pumps and Compressors: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • Piping systems: upstream (inlet) and downstream (discharge)
  • Guidelines for installation, commissioning, start-up
  • Auxiliary systems: pressure safety controls
  • Lubrication system and cooling system
  • Condition monitoring: vibration measurements
  • Predictive maintenance management and reliability planning
  • Inspection and performance testing
  • Troubleshooting problems in the operation
  • Fitness for service analysis (FFS) – API 579

Instructor

Mike Ivanovic, Ph.D.

Dr. Mike Ivanovic is the President of UBAMIP Consulting and a former Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. With over 30 years of experience in various branches of mechanical engineering, he has established himself as a leader in the field. His career includes significant contributions while working in the consulting group of ANSYS Canada Ltd. He currently heads UBAMIP Consulting, where he specializes in the analysis and problem-solving of equipment operations within the process and petrochemical industries, as well as thermal and HVAC engineering.

Dr. Ivanovic's expertise encompasses safety aspects in the operation and maintenance of rotating machinery, pressure vessels, and piping systems across diverse industrial applications. His consulting projects primarily focus on risk assessment of potential equipment failures and the development of accident prevention methods, informed by inspection results and fitness for service studies.

In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Ivanovic is actively involved in providing technical training courses tailored to industry professionals in Canada, the USA, and internationally. These courses address various levels of complexity, ensuring comprehensive professional development.




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Fee & Credits

$1995 + taxes

  • 2.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • 21 Continuing Professional Development Hours (PDHs/CPDs)
  • ECAA Annual Professional Development Points
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