Pideya Learning Academy

Rotating Equipment: Principles and Applications

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03 Feb - 07 Feb 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
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01 Sep - 05 Sep 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
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01 Dec - 05 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750

Course Overview

In the realm of modern industrial operations, rotating equipment plays a pivotal role in driving production, maintaining efficiency, and ensuring safe, continuous operations. From centrifugal pumps and rotary compressors to steam turbines and gas-driven systems, these machines form the heartbeat of sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, mining, and water treatment. Recognizing the critical nature of these components, Pideya Learning Academy presents the Rotating Equipment: Principles and Applications training course—a comprehensive program designed to equip professionals with the theoretical and technical foundation required to manage, maintain, and optimize rotating equipment systems effectively.
Rotating equipment accounts for over 30% of mechanical assets in industrial facilities, and up to 70% of their unplanned failures are linked to incorrect operation and inadequate maintenance procedures (Source: International Journal of Rotating Machinery, 2023). Moreover, the U.S. Department of Energy reports that efficient pump and motor systems can reduce energy use by 20% to 50%, representing significant cost savings and sustainability improvements across large-scale facilities. These figures underscore the urgent need for engineers and technical professionals to understand the interplay between equipment selection, operational parameters, and maintenance strategies to ensure reliable and energy-efficient operations.
The Rotating Equipment: Principles and Applications training by Pideya Learning Academy offers an in-depth exploration into the design, function, and failure modes of a broad range of mechanical systems. Participants will delve into topics covering centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, rotary and reciprocating compressors, and steam and gas turbines, along with associated systems such as mechanical seals, bearing assemblies, coupling systems, lubrication methods, and vibration dynamics.
This course integrates essential industry knowledge with globally accepted engineering standards and emphasizes performance optimization, asset integrity, and predictive maintenance planning. One of the defining features of this program is its focus on operational efficiency, ensuring that participants are not only familiar with equipment categories but can also align their knowledge with reliability, uptime targets, and safety outcomes.
Throughout the training, attendees will gain a structured approach to performance diagnostics, enabling early detection of abnormal operating conditions and implementing timely interventions. Additionally, they will explore strategies for energy optimization, learn how to choose equipment suited to specific process demands, and develop familiarity with failure case studies to better anticipate issues in live systems.
Among the most valuable components of this training are the integrated knowledge of equipment classification and suitability, the ability to evaluate sealing and coupling systems for durability, and the development of condition-based monitoring practices. Participants will also strengthen their ability to assess key performance metrics, supporting data-driven decision-making in critical process environments.
By the end of this Pideya Learning Academy course, delegates will have developed the competence to contribute to safer, more reliable, and cost-effective operations, with a focus on sustainability and long-term equipment performance. The training not only builds technical mastery but also supports alignment with modern asset management frameworks and maintenance excellence models.
Whether operating in engineering, reliability, or asset integrity roles, this program will enable participants to make smarter operational choices, reduce lifecycle costs, and improve uptime—turning technical insight into strategic value.

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, the participants will learn to:
Identify and classify various types of pumps, compressors, and turbines based on design and application criteria
Interpret key operational parameters and align equipment usage with performance targets
Evaluate sealing, coupling, and bearing configurations for mechanical reliability
Apply condition monitoring and failure analysis techniques to extend equipment lifespan
Develop effective maintenance schedules that enhance system availability and safety
Select rotating equipment suited to specific industrial requirements and operational environments
Optimize energy use through efficient system integration and control methods

Personal Benefits

Participants will gain:
Broadened technical expertise in pumps, compressors, and turbines
Confidence in making performance and maintenance decisions
Enhanced ability to interpret system behavior and recommend improvements
A strong foundation for career advancement in mechanical and operations engineering
Skills aligned with international best practices and reliability standards

Organisational Benefits

Organizations that nominate their employees for this Pideya Learning Academy course will benefit from:
Reduced downtime and maintenance costs due to improved fault diagnosis
Enhanced asset utilization through optimized operation of rotating machinery
Increased system reliability and productivity
Better-informed technical staff able to contribute to long-term equipment strategies
Strengthened safety culture through proactive monitoring and maintenance

Who Should Attend

This training is ideal for:
Mechanical Engineers
Senior Mechanical and Operations Engineers
Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
Engineering Supervisors and Technical Team Leads
Professionals responsible for asset integrity, performance optimization, or equipment selection in industrial settings

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Compression and Expansion Technologies
Thermodynamic principles of gas compression and expansion Overview of static and dynamic compression mechanisms Applications of Euler’s law in turbomachinery Velocity triangle and energy conversion Interpretation of compressor and turbine characteristic curves
Module 2: Compressor Blade Dynamics and Profiles
Classification of blade profiles Impulse vs. reaction blade design Efficiency implications of different blade geometries Blade orientation in axial and radial compressors
Module 3: Fluid Dynamics and Flow Characteristics
Mach number and compressibility effects Subsonic vs. supersonic behavior in rotating machinery Flow behavior at critical velocities Impact of compressible flow on temperature and pressure
Module 4: Engineering Calculations in Turbomachinery
Use of dimensionless numbers in compressor analysis Specific speed and specific diameter in design Flow coefficient and head coefficient Reynolds number and performance correlation
Module 5: Overview of Industrial Compressors
Classification: positive displacement vs. dynamic compressors Operation principles of reciprocating, rotary, and diaphragm compressors Functional comparison of centrifugal and axial compressors Constructional features and application scenarios
Module 6: Performance Monitoring and Efficiency Evaluation
Parameters affecting compressor performance Influence of inlet temperature, pressure, and humidity Energy recovery opportunities in compression systems Efficiency measurement and benchmarking
Module 7: Compressor Auxiliary Systems
Compressor unloading and control mechanisms Intercoolers and aftercoolers in staged compression Intake filtration systems and air quality control Safety systems and shutdown protocols
Module 8: Centrifugal and Axial Flow Compressors
Operational principles of radial and axial compressors Flow path characteristics and performance maps Surge and choke conditions in dynamic compressors Variable inlet guide vanes and flow control devices
Module 9: Compressor System Engineering Calculations
Application of affinity laws to centrifugal compressors Air leakage loss estimation and cost analysis Calculation of total system air requirements Reciprocating compressor load and power estimation
Module 10: Sizing and Selection of Air Systems
Dimensioning of air receivers and pump-up time calculation Specification of cooling water requirements Selection criteria for air distribution systems Blower types and comparative performance evaluation
Module 11: Pump Technology and Operational Concepts
Categorization of pumps: dynamic, rotary, and reciprocating Centrifugal pump design, casings, and diffusers Hydraulic balancing methods: balancing drums and disks Suction dynamics: cavitation and net positive suction head (NPSH)
Module 12: Pump Performance Analysis
Head-capacity curve interpretation Factors influencing pump efficiency and energy use Operating point determination and system resistance curves Thrust load and axial force balancing in multistage pumps
Module 13: Lubrication Systems and Bearing Technology
Classification and selection of rolling bearings Load handling and fatigue life analysis Lubricant sampling and condition monitoring Key performance indicators: viscosity, TBN, TAN, particle count
Module 14: Pump Engineering and Selection Criteria
System curve evaluation and pump sizing logic Influence of fluid properties on pump materials Selection of drivers: electric motors, diesel engines, turbines Bid evaluation process and specification standardization
Module 15: Procurement and Documentation for Pump Systems
Developing technical datasheets and tender specifications Quality assurance and technical documentation needs Bid comparison: lifecycle cost, reliability, spares availability Vendor evaluation for public and private sector procurement
Module 16: Sealing Technology in Rotating Equipment
Mechanical seal designs and applications Single vs. double seal configurations Seal leakage management and lubrication methods Seal material selection and temperature considerations
Module 17: Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring
Vibration analysis tools: transducers and measurement setups Time-domain vs. frequency-domain analysis Root causes of abnormal vibration Analysis of mechanical looseness, unbalance, misalignment
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Equipment Fault Identification
Common failure modes in compressors and pumps Oil whirl and instability in fluid film bearings Electrical fault detection in motor-driven systems Gear and blade defect identification using spectrum analysis

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