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Reciprocating Compressors Education and Training

Get operational experience and continued education credit with reciprocating compressors education and training
By Tara McClendon, Freelance Writer/Editor Tara McClendon A reciprocating compressor operates by using gas, air or some other substance that moves the pistons on the compressor. While the operation for the different types of compressors is similar, you may need to get specific training for the types you plan to use.

There are several venues for reciprocating compressors education and training. The type you choose may depend on your level of experience and your goals. Some educational opportunities cater to people just learning the basics, while others offer advanced education for people with a degree in engineering. Some of the methods for education and training include:

1. Hands-on courses designed to teach you how to operate a reciprocating compressor;

2. Conferences or seminars that cover technical information such as reciprocating compressor sizing;

3. And online courses that teach the basics of reciprocating compressing for engineers or equipment operators.

Obtain hands-on information about reciprocating compressors

Hands-on training allows you to get a feel for the reciprocating compressor, and provides the opportunity to put technical information into practice. Some reciprocating compression companies host training specific to their models of compressors. In order to attend a hands-on training, you'll probably have to plan to travel.
Try:  ESD Simulation Testing is an international company that offers education and training for reciprocating compressors. It offers a variety of formats including simulation models, allowing students hands-on learning. Burckhardt Compression AG hosts training seminars that cover reciprocating compressors operation and provide hands-on training. It is one of the world's largest manufacturers for reciprocating compressors.

Attend conferences or seminars on reciprocating compressing

Conferences and seminars usually have a higher attendance than hands-on training opportunities, so you won't get the opportunity to test the products. In some cases, the number of people in attendance is a safety issue. Aside from technical information on reciprocating compressors, some events host demonstrations provided by sponsoring reciprocating compressor manufacturers.
Try:  AllConferences.com offers information on current and up-coming conferences that involve natural gas reciprocating compressors. Its information includes the cost for the events. The Petroleum Institute for Continuing Education (PEICE) provides short courses on a variety of compression topics. One of its international locations is in Houston, TX.

Take online courses in reciprocating compression

Like conferences and seminars, online courses fail to provide hands-on experience, but you will get technical information on things from reciprocating compressor parts to theories of operation. In some cases, technical education can help you operate a reciprocating compressor with more efficiency.
Try:  Gatlin Learning offers a three-hour online course on the Theory and Application of Reciprocating Compressors. The course is geared toward engineers. PDHengineer.com offers a two-hour online course on Air and Gas Compressors, covering reciprocating compression.

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