Pumps, compressors, fans and turbines are critical to the operation of industrial plants, utilities and buildings. This course provides practical knowledge of how rotating equipment works, common failure modes and the maintenance and troubleshooting techniques that keep it running reliably. Topics include centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, compressors, seals, bearings, alignment, balancing, vibration basics and performance monitoring. Participants work through troubleshooting cases based on real plant problems.
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Failures of rotating equipment are a leading cause of unplanned downtime and costly repairs. This course gives you the knowledge to operate, maintain and troubleshoot rotating equipment more effectively, extending equipment life and improving plant reliability.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The course combines technical presentations, equipment cut-away diagrams and videos, performance curve exercises, troubleshooting case studies and maintenance planning workshops.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
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