Instrument Air Compressor for Operations and Maintenance

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
02 Aug 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register
06 Sept 2026 Jeddah, KSA $ 4,500 Register
06 Dec 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Instrument Air Compressor for Operations and Maintenance

Introduction

Air Compressors' operation and maintenance together with the troubleshooting mechanism is one of the major articles in most parts of industry. The obeyed techniques are varied from one place to another. As a result, these points are to be discussed in detail.

Main Topics will be cover:

  • Discuss system drawings including identification of components, their function, the purpose of the system, and the system flow path within the instrument air system. (I)
  • Identify major components from drawings, and discuss their function in the instrument air compressor. (II)
  • Describe the airflow in the instrument air compressor including air regulator and free air unloader operations. (III)
  • Discuss fluids and their flow paths, and describe the function of compressor cooling water and lubricating oil within the instrument air compressor. (IV)
  • Perform the inspection, and repair or replace the instrument air compressor parts when completing a maintenance operation. (V)
  • Perform troubleshooting strategies for the instrument air compressor for specific symptoms. (VI)

Objectives

    The course aims at performing the standard maintenance strategies and associated steps in the right time. The inspection will be divided into daily, monthly, semi-annual and annual inspection. The inspection will be divided into several intervals with associated activities. The complete compressor overhaul will be also discussed with a great emphasis on the major repair if any.

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations.

Who Should Attend?

Mechanical, operation & maintenance engineers and qualified technicians.

Course Outline

Instrument Air Compressor Maintenance

Instrument Air System

  • Components
  • Function
  • Purpose
  • Flow Path

Instrument Air Compressor

  • Components
  • Function

Air Flow

  • Air Regulator Operation
  • Free Air Unloader Operation

Fluids

  • Flow Paths
  • Cooling Water
  • Lubricating Oil

Maintenance Operation

  • Inspection
  • Repair
  • Replace

Troubleshooting

  • Channel Valve Failure
  • Piston Rod Packing
  • Oil Scraper Ring Failure or Carryover
  • Piston Rings Wear Radially or Laterally
  • Air Leaks
  • High Intercooler Pressure
  • Blow intercooler Relief Valve
  • Low Oil Pressure
  • Oil Leak Drive Side of Crankshaft
  • Water in inlet Air Passage
  • Compressor Will Not Fully Load or Unload
  • Main Bearings Score or Wear
  • Cylinder Bore Scoring or Wear
  • Overheating Cylinder Discharge Air
  • Overheating Crankcase

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