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.
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.
Cost
€3600
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dates
8 - 11 December, 2025
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
DAY 2
DAY 3
Compressor Control extension
DAY 4
Compressor Control and Process Safety
* 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.
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
- 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
DAY 2
DAY 3
Compressor Control extension
DAY 4
Compressor Control and Process Safety
* 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.
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
- 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.