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Compressor Control Course

Consultant/Trainer: Jan van Opstal

The Petrogenium. The Compressor Control Course is focused on the Process Control of Axial- and Centrifugal compressors, driven by Gas turbines, Electrical motors and Steam turbines.

The course covers Compressor Capacity controls and Anti-Surge Controls. This course is provided by a trainer with 35 years of industry experience, and the main focus is on practical cases as well as demonstrations in UNISIM®* Dynamics simulation software.
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Cost

€3600

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dates

TBD

About the Trainer

Jan is a seasoned Principal Consultant at Petrogenium who brings over three decades of proven expertise in transforming complex industrial operations through cutting-edge process control and automation solutions. With deep specialization across refining, petrochemicals, and LNG industries, he delivers end-to-end project leadership from dynamic simulations and safeguarding system design to hands-on troubleshooting of advanced control systems. His track record spans successful multi-million dollar projects where he coordinates cross-functional teams and drives operational excellence for global energy companies.

Participants

This Petrogenium. course can be adapted for a variety of professionals, including:
  • Process Engineers, Mechanical Engineers
  • Operations Personnel (Operators, Supervisors, Technicians)
  • Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineers/Technicians
  • Reliability Engineers and Safety Engineers
  • Project Engineers

Learning Objectives

  • Compressor Capacity Control Methods
  • Compressor Anti-Surge Control Systems
  • Project execution of Compressor Control systems
  • Commissioning and Start-up of Compressor Control Systems
  • Surge testing of Axial- and Centrifugal compressors
  • Steam Turbine Control system focused on Woodward® 509

DAY 1
Compressor Capacity Control

  • General introduction to Centrifugal- and Axial Compressors
  • Types of Compressor Capacity Controls
  • Types of Compressor drives: GT, Steam Turbine and Electrical drives
  • Compressor Performance Curves
  • UNISIM® Dynamics demonstration

Compressor Anti-Surge Controls

  • Components in Anti-Surge Control
  • From Compressor Performance curves to Anti-Surge Control strategy
  • Anti-Surge Control Instrumentation
  • UNISIM® Dynamics demonstration

DAY 2

  • General Control Theory
  • General PID controller tuning
  • Parallel Compressor Control strategies
  • Compressor Surge testing
  • Compressor Control designs all phases of projects

DAY 3
Compressor Control extension

  • Anti-surge control valves
  • Coast Down Surge
  • Compressor Control Troubleshooting
  • Compressor Control Monitoring
  • Compressor with IGVs
  • Steam Turbine control Woodward® 5009

DAY 4
Compressor Control and Process Safety

  • Compressors and Overpressure Scenarios
  • Compressor and HAZOP studies
  • Compressor and LOPA Studies
  • Compressor and IEC-61511 Process Safety compliances

* Unisim ® is a registered trademark of Honeywell Inc. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by Honeywell Inc.
Woodward® is a registered trademark of Woodward, Inc. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by Woodward, Inc.

Programme

DAY 1
Compressor Capacity Control

  • General introduction to Centrifugal- and Axial Compressors
  • Types of Compressor Capacity Controls
  • Types of Compressor drives: GT, Steam Turbine and Electrical drives
  • Compressor Performance Curves
  • UNISIM® Dynamics demonstration

Compressor Anti-Surge Controls

  • Components in Anti-Surge Control
  • From Compressor Performance curves to Anti-Surge Control strategy
  • Anti-Surge Control Instrumentation
  • UNISIM® Dynamics demonstration

DAY 2

  • General Control Theory
  • General PID controller tuning
  • Parallel Compressor Control strategies
  • Compressor Surge testing
  • Compressor Control designs all phases of projects

DAY 3
Compressor Control extension

  • Anti-surge control valves
  • Coast Down Surge
  • Compressor Control Troubleshooting
  • Compressor Control Monitoring
  • Compressor with IGVs
  • Steam Turbine control Woodward® 5009

DAY 4
Compressor Control and Process Safety

  • Compressors and Overpressure Scenarios
  • Compressor and HAZOP studies
  • Compressor and LOPA Studies
  • Compressor and IEC-61511 Process Safety compliances

* Unisim ® is a registered trademark of Honeywell Inc. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by Honeywell Inc.
Woodward® is a registered trademark of Woodward, Inc. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by Woodward, Inc.

REGISTRATION

Course name:Compressor Control Course
Course date:TBD
Delegate Details
Cancellations & Substitutions:

If you are unable to attend the course you can make a substitution. All substitutions and name changes must be received in writing by mail or e-mail no later than one week before the first course date. For cancellations received in writing after the course fee is paid and no later than 21 days before the course start date, Petrogenium will issue a credit note to be considered as a down payment for any Petrogenium courses during next 12 months. For cancellations received after 21 days before the course start date, the course material will be sent but no fees will be refunded.
Programme Changes:

The course content may be subject to changes due to unforeseen circumstances. Petrogenium reserves the right to change the venue and/or lecturers, and to cancel the course, notifying the registrant 30 days before the first course date. Petrogenium accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to property belonging to, nor for any personal injury incurred by, attendees at our training courses, whether within the training course venue or otherwise.
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