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Reciprocating Compressor
Course & Workshop

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Reciprocating Compressor
Course & Workshop

Ariel, Clark, Gemini, Ingersoll Rand, Superior, and Worthington Compressors

Cooper offers a Reciprocating Compressor course & hands-on workshop to operators, mechanics, technicians, & maintenance/equipment specialists.

Course Dates:

  • June 12-15, 2023 (Houston, TX) – Sold Out
  • August 21-24, 2023 (Houston, TX) 
  • October 16-19, 2023 (Houston, TX) – 1 Seat Remaining
  • December 11-14, 2023 (Houston, TX)

Target Audience: Operators, mechanics, technicians, engineers, and maintenance/equipment specialists responsible for the safe day-to-day operation and care of high-speed, separable compressors

Goal: Knowledge & comprehension of the equipment components and their function, basic operation, and common maintenance practices used with the high-speed compressor and accessories.

Prerequisites: None

Reciprocating Compressor Course & Workshop Pricing

Course TypeDurationCostMaximum Participants
Classroom + Hands-On 4 days$1,950 per person6

Reciprocating Compressor Course & Workshop Topics

Classroom Activities include:

  • Course introduction & pre-exam
  • Product overview 
  • Major components
  • Compression Fundamentals
  • Frame and running gear lubrication
  • Force feed lubrication
  • Rod Packing
  • Rings and rider bands
  • Valves and capacity control
  • Performance curves
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance schedules and tools
  • Q&A
  • Written course exam

Hands-On Maintenance Activities include:

  • Compressor valve 
  • Force feed lubrication
  • Piston and rod maintenance
  • Compressor alignment and rod runout inspections
  • Frame and crankshaft alignment inspections
  • Hands-on competency exam (optional)

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