Course overview
Reciprocating Compressors Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Reciprocating Compressors. 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 Reciprocating Compressors
- 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
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for mechanical engineers, technicians, supervisors and maintenance staff in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Reciprocating CompressorsTrends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8–12 Mar 2027 | Athens Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Mar – 2 Apr 2027 | Istanbul Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 16–20 Aug 2027 | Madrid Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Sep 2027 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Nov – 3 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 1–5 May 2028 | Brussels Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 May 2028 | Accra Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Jul 2028 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Aug 2028 | Toronto Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Aug 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 16–20 Jul 2029 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Jul – 9 Aug 2029 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26–30 Aug 2029 | Riyadh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Oct 2029 | Kigali Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 8–12 Apr 2030 | Brussels Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Jun 2030 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Jun 2030 | Berlin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Aug 2030 | Houston Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Sep 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |