Course overview
Fans & Blowers is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Fans & Blowers. It covers the principles, the requirements of API 610/617/618, ASME and ISO standards, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Fans & Blowers
- Apply the relevant requirements of API 610/617/618, ASME and ISO standards
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for mechanical engineers, technicians, supervisors and maintenance staff, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Fans & Blowers fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat API 610/617/618, ASME and ISO standards require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25–29 Jan 2027 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Jun – 2 Jul 2027 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Jul 2027 | Manchester Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Sep 2027 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Sep 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 7–11 Feb 2028 | Athens Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 May 2028 | Bangkok Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 31 Jul – 4 Aug 2028 | Berlin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Aug – 1 Sep 2028 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Oct 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2029 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19 Feb – 2 Mar 2029 | Berlin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Mar 2029 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Apr – 4 May 2029 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 17–21 Mar 2030 | Al Khobar Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Jun 2030 | Tbilisi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Jun 2030 | Prague Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Oct 2030 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Dec 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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