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Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors, and Variable – Speed Drives

Operation, Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors, and Variable – Speed Drives
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

20-24 Jul 2026
London
$5,950
14-18 Sep 2026
Istanbul
$5,950
16-20 Nov 2026
Kuala Lumpur
$5,950
07-11 Dec 2026
Dubai
$5,950
26-30 Apr 2027
Dubai
$5,950
19-23 Jul 2027
London
$5,950
15-19 Nov 2027
Kuala Lumpur
$5,950
06-10 Dec 2027
Dubai
$5,950

ONLINE

22-26 Jun 2026
Online
$4,950
02-06 Nov 2026
Online
$4,950
25-29 Jan 2027
Online
$4,950
21-25 Jun 2027
Online
$4,950
01-05 Nov 2027
Online
$4,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

 

Training Overview

Training Overview

Effective operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment are essential to ensuring industrial reliability, efficiency, and safety. The Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors, and Variable-Speed Drives Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics, applications, and operational principles of key mechanical systems.

Participants will explore positive displacement and dynamic pumps and compressors, AC motors, variable-speed drives, and their associated components such as mechanical seals, bearings, and valves. This training emphasizes maximizing equipment efficiency, extending service life, and minimizing unplanned downtime through condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and practical troubleshooting techniques.

Through a combination of interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will develop the skills to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of industrial mechanical equipment confidently.

Key Focus Areas of this Course:

  • Pump operation, types, selection, and performance characteristics, including centrifugal, axial, and positive displacement pumps
  • Compressor systems, including reciprocating, rotary, and dynamic compressors, with performance measurement and surge control
  • AC motors and variable-speed drives (VSDs): operation, speed control, and troubleshooting
  • Mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication, and associated mechanical equipment maintenance
  • Condition monitoring techniques including vibration analysis, electrical signature monitoring, thermal imaging, and oil analysis
  • Fault identification, troubleshooting strategies, and best practices to enhance reliability and safety

What are the goals?

This Mechanical Equipment Training Course equips participants with practical knowledge to optimize performance, reliability, and maintenance of pumps, compressors, motors, and associated equipment.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify different types of pumps and compressors and understand their selection, operation, and maintenance strategies
  • Operate pumps and compressors close to design efficiency while monitoring availability and reliability
  • Recognize failure mechanisms of mechanical seals, bearings, and associated components
  • Apply condition monitoring and predictive maintenance techniques to troubleshoot problems effectively
  • Specify, operate, and maintain motors and variable-speed drives for industrial applications
  • Enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve operational performance

Who is this Training Course for?

This Mechanical Equipment Training Course is suitable for professionals responsible for equipment operation, maintenance, and reliability.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Maintenance, engineering, and production personnel
  • Managers, planners, inspectors, designers, and technical specialists with limited formal training
  • Individuals involved in project applications, equipment procurement, or maintenance technologies
  • Engineers and technicians aiming to develop hands-on skills in pumps, compressors, motors, and variable-speed drives

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This course employs a blend of formal lectures, practical exercises, and real-world case studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of mechanical equipment operation and maintenance. Participants will explore theoretical principles, operational characteristics, and troubleshooting techniques for pumps, compressors, motors, and variable-speed drives.

Hands-on sessions focus on condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and best practices to enhance reliability and safety. Group discussions, interactive problem-solving exercises, and examples from industrial operations ensure participants leave with actionable skills that can be applied immediately in their workplace. Comprehensive course materials, including detailed notes and reference guides, are provided for future study and on-the-job support.

The Course Content

Day One: Pumps and Pumping Systems
  • 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
Day Two: Compressors and Compressor Systems
  • 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
Day Three: Motors and Variable Speed Drives
  • 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
Day Four: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • 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
Day Five: Associated Mechanical Equipment
  • Mechanical Seals
  • Bearings
  • Faults associated with bearings and mechanical seals
  • Lubrication
  • Control Valves
  • Examples

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training
COPEX
COPEX