Centrifugal Compressors Education and Training

Keep your business up to date with centrifugal compressors education and training

By Howard Robertson
Before you buy a centrifugal compressor, you must have enough knowledge to select the right type of centrifugal compressor for your application requirements, as centrifugal compressor companies offer a variety of compressors, such as centrifugal air compressors, multi-stage centrifugal compressors, an axial centrifugal compressor and gear type centrifugal compressors. 

If you want to be a centrifugal compressor manufacturer or distributor, you can subscribe to magazines or join associations that provide updates about centrifugal compressor products.  

To acquire basic information and updates about compressors, their design and performance, you can:
 
  1. Search for courses in compressors design and performance.
  2. Search for online training programs on compressors.
  3. Read magazines that provide updates on various types of compressors including axial and centrifugal compressors.
  4. Join associations for compressor manufacturing companies.

 

Search for courses in centrifugal compressor design and performance

Different institutions offer training programs about centrifugal compressor design, applications and maintenance. These courses would also help you to understand the different types of centrifugal compressors and their applications.
Try: ASME International (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) organizes short-term courses on centrifugal compressor performance analysis. Concepts NREC is an independent turbo-machinery design and development organization that conducts specialized courses in centrifugal compressor design and performance. Solar Turbines, a reputable centrifugal gas compressor manufacturer, also offers courses for experienced engineers in turbo machinery.

Opt for online courses on centrifugal compressors education and training

Online courses are a good alternative if you cannot opt for courses from institutions. You can educate yourself about the centrifugal compressors by choosing a course that suits your level of expertise. You can select an entry-level course or a sophisticated training program that explains details of design, application and troubleshooting of centrifugal compressors and centrifugal compressor parts.
Try: ACTT, a division of Compressor Engineering Corp., conducts online training on the fundamentals of centrifugal compressors. Dresser Rand, a global supplier of rotating equipment, offers an entry-level course on different types of centrifugal compressors and their applications.

Find magazines and technical articles that provide information on centrifugal compressors

You can keep yourself updated with the latest developments in centrifugal compression technology by referring to technical articles and magazines related to different compression technologies.
Try: You can subscribe to Technical Associates of Charlotte for technical papers on centrifugal compressors and their performance. You can also subscribe to COMPRESSORTechTwo, a machinery-oriented publication by Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications. You can also check for updates or articles on the centrifugal compressors at Energy-Tech Magazine, a magazine dedicated to news and events in the field of electric power.