Knowledge Sessions
Take part in our in-person on-site training to improve your theoretical know-how
- 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.
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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.
* Introductory level
Day 1: RECIPs basics
Recips basic: 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)
Day 2: Compressor components fundamentals
- Basics of compressor valves (Module 4)
- Basics of compressor packings (Module 5)
- Compressor piston basics (Module 6)
- Basics of cylinder rings (Module 7)
Dates and locations 2026
| Session 1 - Getting to know | Order no. D10739 | Oct. 19-20 | 2026 | Vienna | Book here |
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.
* Advanced level
Day 1: Auxiliary systems
- Capacity control systems (Module 11)
- Cylinder lubrication systems (Module 12)
- nearZero-emissions RECIP’s configurations (Module 13)
- Auxiliary equipment (Module 16)
Day 2: RECIPs calculation basics
- Capital parts (Module 15)
- Compressor monitoring systems and diagnostics (Module 14)
- Basic thermodynamics (Module 8)
- Applied thermodynamics (Module 9)
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.
* Expert level
Day 1: Compressor maintenance and reliability
- Compressor reliability (Module 18)
- Capital parts maintenance (Module 24)
- Compressor valve and packing maintenance (Module 23)
- API 618 and NACE (Module 17)
Day 2: Compressor troubleshooting
- Compressor troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) (Module 19)
- Compressor valve troubleshooting (Module 20)
- Rings and packings troubleshooting (Module 21)
- Compressor operation (Module 22)
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.
* All levels
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)
- nearZero-emissions RECIP’s configurations (Module 13)
Day 2: Auxiliary systems & Component's Troubleshooting
- Capacity control systems (Module 11)
- Cylinder lubrication systems (Module 12)
- Compressor valve troubleshooting (Module 20)
- Rings and packing troubleshooting (Module 21)
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