Overhaul School

IQ - Industry Qualification program

Combine theory and practice

HOERBIGER offers practical basic recip’s knowledge and hands-on experience on a training compressor
The school takes 4 days with 12 modules in classroom and 4 hands-on training sessions
Overhaul School in person (face-to-face min. 4 and max. 8 persons) in our global training locations or in-house at your company-site
Costs including training material, coffee breaks and lunch, excluding travel and accommodation
Deliverables: Theoretical presentation, practical sessions and training material plus attendees certificate
Training Language: English

Order No. D10742

Hands-On

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Day 1

Practical Theory	a. Basic Thermodynamics	Thermodynamic principles , cylinder assembly & displacement, volumetric efficiency, compression principles
	b. Valves Introduction	Valves types, operating principles, indicated P-V diagram, valve characteristics & losses
	c. R&P Training	Materials, Cylinder rings, Packing & Oil Scrapers - Maintaining correct records during shutdowns
	d. Compressor & Parts Revamps	Examples of performance studies, possible upgrades & revamping of components
Practical Theory	e. Machinery Oil Analysis	Oil samples, Composition, Characteristics, Analysis & Contamination
	f. Piston Rods	Design Features, Working Principles, Measurements & Reconditioning
	g. Piston Design	Design Types, Piston Failure, Manufacturing Methods, Rod Mounting, Measurements & Reconditioning
	h. Bearing Failure	Failure Types & Main Indicators

Day 2

Practical Theory	i. Bearing Replacement Criteria	Thermodynamic principles , cylinder assembly & displacement, volumetric efficiency, compression principles
	j. Bolting & Bolt Torques	Valves types, operating principles, indicated P-V diagram, valve characteristics & losses
	k. Coupling Alignment	Materials, Cylinder rings, Packing & Oil Scrapers - Maintaining correct records during shutdowns
	l. Control System	Examples of performance studies, possible upgrades & revamping of components
Hands-on	SECTION A	Site Preparation & Disassembly

Day 3

Hands-on	SECTION B	Pistons, Cylinders, Intermediate Running Gear
Hands-on	SECTION C	Cylinder Valves, Unloader System

Day 4

Hands-on	SECTION D	Crankcase Running Gear& Lubrication System
Practical Theory	Measurements sheet	Discussion

Hands-on RECIP - Theory and practice \| Order no. D10742	Feb. 02-05	Apr. 06-09	Jul. 15-18	Oct. 05-08	2026	Houston *	Book here
		Feb. 03-06	Jul. 06-09	Dec. 07-10	2026	Singapore	Book here
		Mar. 02-06	Oct. 05-09	Dec. 14-18	2026	Vienna	Book here
			Jun. 18-22	Dec. 13-17	2026	Jubail	Book here