Knowledge Sessions​

Knowledge Sessions​

IQ - Industry Qualification program

Participate on our personal training

  • HOERBIGER offers 4 different sessions from introductory to expert level and your specific needs
  • Each session lasts for 2 days covering 4 modules per day
  • Training sessions in person in our global training locations or in-house at your company-site (face-to-face min. 4 persons)
  • Costs per session including training material, coffee breaks and lunch, excluding travel and accommodation
  • Deliverables: Theoretical presentation and training material plus attendees certificate
  • Training language: English

When attending all Knowledge Session relevant webinars, you can reach the corresponding qualification level and get the attendee certificate as well. Contact us for more information.

Knowledge Sessions & RECIP Week Training Rating
Knowledge Sessions & RECIP Week Training Rating

This is what our participants from: Italy, Norway, Saudi Arabia & South Africa (TOT 56) say about our Training Sessions:

Training Material:

  • Module’s Content 4,8/5
  • Material Quality 4,8/5

 Trainer:

  • Knowledge 4,9/5
  • Presentation Skills 4,9/5

Average rating: 4,9/5

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Session 1: Getting to know

Upon completion of this course, you will have the know-how about different types of compressors used in process application and the understanding of the basic theory  of reciprocating compressor design. Further you will understand the rod load calculationas well as the effect of rod load reversal.

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Session 1: Getting to know* 
Day 1: Recips basics

Compression theory introduction and working principles

  • Introduction to reciprocating compressors (Module 1)
  • Introduction to compressor components (Module 3)
  • Working principles of reciprocation compressors (Module 2)
  • Compressor mechanics (Module 10)

* Introductory level

Day 2: Compressor components fundamentals

Dates and locations

 

Session 1 - Getting to know | Order no. D10739

Jan. 11-12Jul. 05-062026JubailBook here
Jan. 26-27Sep. 14-152026Houston *Book here
Apr. 27-28Oct. 19-202026ViennaBook here
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Session 2: System knowledge

Upon completion of this course you will be capable to perform basic calculations for capacity, power, temperature etc. and understand performance curves (PV diagram, PT diagram). Further you can identify and describe the function of key components of reciprocating compressors and understand how the compressor flow is controlled by different flow control mechanisms. You can distinguish between different types of cylinder and packing lubrication systems. Finally, you will be capable to describe the function and operation of auxiliary equipment like coolers, pulsation dampeners and separators.

Session 2: System knowledge*
Day 1: Auxiliary systems 
  • Capacity control systems (Module 11)
  • Cylinder lubrication systems (Module 12)
  • Emission control systems (Module 13)
  • Auxiliary equipment (Module 16)

* Advanced level

Day 2: Recips calculation basics

Dates and locations

 

Session 2 - System knowledge | Order no. D10740

Jan. 19-20Jul. 28-292026JubailBook here
Feb. 04-05Oct. 01-022026Houston *Book here
May 06-07Nov. 29-302026ViennaBook here
Session 3: Solving issues

Upon completion of this course you will be capable to understand how to undertake maintenance procedure and to maintain, as well as replace, performance defining components like valves, packings, pistons and rider rings etc.. Further, you are able to identify problems in reciprocating compressors and gather relevant and discard non-relevant information. In addition, you can evaluate and analyze the problem symptoms and information to arrive at the root cause of a problem as well as define propose solutions.

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Session 3: Solving issues* 
Day 1: Compression maintenanceand reliability 
  • Compressor reliability (Module 18)
  • Capital parts maintenance (Module 24)
  • Compressor valve and packing maintenance (Module 23)
  • API 618 and NACE (Module 17)

* Expert level

Day 2: Compressor troubleshooting 

Dates and locations

 

Session 3 - Solving issues | Order no. D10741

Feb. 11-12Aug. 19-202026JubailBook here
Mar. 26-27Oct. 22-232026Houston *Book here
Jun. 11-12Nov. 26-272026ViennaBook here
Session 4: Understanding the products

Upon completion of this course, you will have the know-how for the performance defining components of reciprocating compressors. Furthermore, you will be capable to identify problems in each product of the compressor and can evaluate and analyze the root cause or the source in order to define a proper solution.

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Session 4: Understanding the products* 
Day 1: Design, Working Principles & Part's Configuration 
  • Basics of compressor valves (Module 4)
  • Basics of compressor packings (Module 5)
  • Basics of cylinder rings (Module 7)

* All levels

Day 2: Auxiliary systems & Component's Troubleshooting 

Dates and locations

 

Session 4 - Understanding the products | Order no. D10892

Feb. 25-26Sep. 02-032026JubailBook here
Apr. 02-03Nov. 19-202026Houston *Book here
Jun. 09-10Dec. 03-042026ViennaBook here

* Spanish Edition available on request

Please bring your own overalls for the training, we provide safety shoes, gloves and safety goggles.

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