Overhaul School

Overhaul School

IQ - Industry Qualification program

Combine theory and practice 

  • HOERBIGER offers practical basic recip’s knowledge and hands-on experience on a training compressor
  • The school takes 4 days with 12 modules in classroom and 4 hands-on training sessions
  • Overhaul School in person (face-to-face min. 4 and max. 8 persons) in our global training locations or in-house at your company-site
  • Costs including training material, coffee breaks and lunch, excluding travel and accommodation
  • Deliverables: Theoretical presentation, practical sessions and training material plus attendees certificate
  • Training Language: English

Order No. D10742

Hands-On Training Rating
Hands-On

This is what our participants from Italy, Scotland, Singapore and USA (TOT 43) say about our Training Sessions:

Training Material:

  • Module’s Content 4,6/5
  • Material Quality 4,5/5

 Trainer:

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

Average rating: 4,7/5

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Overhaul School - Deliverables

Day 1

 

Practical Theory

a. Basic ThermodynamicsThermodynamic principles , cylinder assembly & displacement, volumetric efficiency, compression principles
b. Valves IntroductionValves types, operating principles, indicated P-V diagram, valve characteristics & losses
c. R&P TrainingMaterials, Cylinder rings, Packing & Oil Scrapers - Maintaining correct records during shutdowns
d. Compressor & Parts RevampsExamples of performance studies, possible upgrades & revamping of components

 

Practical Theory

e. Machinery Oil AnalysisOil samples, Composition, Characteristics, Analysis & Contamination
f. Piston RodsDesign Features, Working Principles, Measurements & Reconditioning
g. Piston DesignDesign Types, Piston Failure, Manufacturing Methods, Rod Mounting, Measurements & Reconditioning
h. Bearing FailureFailure Types & Main Indicators
Day 2

 

Practical Theory

i. Bearing Replacement CriteriaThermodynamic principles , cylinder assembly & displacement, volumetric efficiency, compression principles
j. Bolting & Bolt TorquesValves types, operating principles, indicated P-V diagram, valve characteristics & losses
k. Coupling AlignmentMaterials, Cylinder rings, Packing & Oil Scrapers - Maintaining correct records during shutdowns
l. Control SystemExamples of performance studies, possible upgrades & revamping of components
Hands-onSECTION ASite Preparation & Disassembly
Day 3
Hands-onSECTION BPistons, Cylinders, Intermediate Running Gear
Hands-onSECTION CCylinder Valves, Unloader System
Day 4
Hands-onSECTION DCrankcase Running Gear& Lubrication System
Practical TheoryMeasurements sheetDiscussion

Dates and locations

 

Hands-on RECIP - Theory and practice

| Order no. D10742

Feb. 02-05Apr. 06-09Jul. 15-18Oct. 05-082026Houston *Book here
 Feb. 03-06Jul. 06-09Dec. 07-102026SingaporeBook here
 Mar. 02-06Oct. 05-09Dec. 14-182026ViennaBook here
  Jun. 18-22Dec. 13-172026Jubail Book here

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

IQ - Brochure

All details and the training registration form can be found in our brochure.

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