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Commissioning & Start-up of Rotating Equipment Training Course

Equips professionals to inspect, test, align and safely start rotating equipment, verifying readiness, performance and reliable plant operation.

CSOR · Commissioning, Start-up & Shutdown & Operational ReadinessAll Levels#3172ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Sectors:Industrial Engineering, Maintenance & OperationsCategories:Commissioning, Start-up & Shutdown & Operational Readiness

Course Overview

The Commissioning & Start-up of Rotating Equipment Training Course provides practical knowledge and technical procedures for the inspection, testing, commissioning, and safe start-up of rotating machinery in industrial facilities. It focuses on ensuring that equipment is mechanically complete, correctly installed, properly aligned, and ready for reliable operation before being handed over to operations teams. The course covers the commissioning requirements of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, blowers, and other rotating equipment. Participants will examine installation verification, mechanical integrity checks, lubrication and sealing systems, alignment, vibration assessment, instrumentation, control systems, and auxiliary equipment. Particular attention is given to pre-commissioning activities, commissioning documentation, equipment readiness reviews, mechanical run tests, performance verification, and start-up procedures. The programme also addresses common commissioning problems, troubleshooting techniques, equipment protection systems, and coordination between engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams. Through practical exercises and industry-based case studies, participants will develop the skills required to plan and execute commissioning activities, identify equipment deficiencies, verify operating conditions, and establish safe and reliable start-up practices that reduce equipment failures and improve operational readiness.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the principles and stages of commissioning and start-up for rotating equipment.
  • Identify the technical requirements for commissioning different types of rotating machinery.
  • Verify mechanical completion, installation quality, and equipment readiness.
  • Apply inspection and testing procedures before equipment start-up.
  • Evaluate shaft alignment, balancing, lubrication, and sealing arrangements.
  • Understand vibration monitoring and mechanical condition assessment.
  • Verify auxiliary systems, instrumentation, control systems, and protection devices.
  • Develop commissioning procedures, checklists, and inspection records.
  • Identify common commissioning problems and apply systematic troubleshooting methods.
  • Conduct controlled start-up activities and evaluate initial operating performance.
  • Apply safety requirements and operational controls during commissioning and start-up.
  • Establish effective equipment handover and documentation procedures.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for mechanical engineers, rotating equipment engineers, maintenance engineers, commissioning engineers, reliability engineers, and technical specialists responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, and operation of rotating machinery. It is also suitable for plant engineers, operations supervisors, maintenance supervisors, project engineers, equipment technicians, field engineers, and professionals involved in mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, equipment performance verification, and operational handover. The programme is particularly relevant to professionals working in oil and gas facilities, petrochemical plants, power generation stations, manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, and other industrial environments where rotating equipment plays a critical role in operational continuity.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the commissioning lifecycle and start-up requirements for rotating equipment.
  • Identify the mechanical and operational requirements of pumps, compressors, turbines, and other rotating machinery.
  • Verify equipment installation and mechanical completion against technical specifications.
  • Perform pre-commissioning inspections and readiness assessments.
  • Evaluate shaft alignment, coupling condition, lubrication, and sealing systems.
  • Interpret vibration measurements and identify abnormal mechanical conditions.
  • Verify auxiliary systems, instrumentation, interlocks, and equipment protection devices.
  • Prepare commissioning checklists, test procedures, and equipment records.
  • Identify and troubleshoot common equipment start-up and commissioning problems.
  • Evaluate equipment performance during initial operation and mechanical run testing.
  • Apply safe start-up procedures and operational risk controls.
  • Prepare equipment handover documentation and commissioning reports.

Course Outline

Day 1

Fundamentals of Rotating Equipment Commissioning

  • Overview of rotating equipment and its applications in industrial facilities.
  • Types and operating principles of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, and blowers.
  • Commissioning lifecycle: mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover.
  • Review of equipment data sheets, technical specifications, manufacturer documentation, and approved drawings.
  • Mechanical completion verification and installation inspection requirements.
  • Commissioning responsibilities, coordination, documentation, and readiness criteria.
  • Practical Exercise: Review rotating equipment documentation and prepare a mechanical completion and commissioning readiness checklist.
Day 2

Pre-Commissioning Inspection and Mechanical Verification

  • Inspection of equipment foundations, baseplates, grouting, and mounting arrangements.
  • Shaft alignment procedures, coupling inspection, and alignment tolerances.
  • Checking shaft runout, soft foot, and mechanical clearances.
  • Lubrication systems, oil flushing, filtration, and oil cleanliness verification.
  • Mechanical seals, gland packing, sealing systems, and auxiliary piping inspection.
  • Verification of electrical connections, motor rotation, earthing, and instrumentation interfaces.
  • Practical Exercise: Conduct a simulated pre-commissioning inspection and identify installation and mechanical deficiencies.
Day 3

Commissioning of Auxiliary Systems, Instrumentation, and Protection

  • Commissioning of lubrication, cooling, sealing, and flushing systems.
  • Inspection and testing of auxiliary equipment and supporting systems.
  • Instrumentation calibration and verification of pressure, temperature, flow, and vibration measurements.
  • Testing control systems, alarms, trips, interlocks, and emergency shutdown interfaces.
  • Vibration measurement, baseline data collection, and mechanical condition assessment.
  • Verification of equipment protection systems and operational permissives.
  • Practical Exercise: Develop an auxiliary systems and instrumentation commissioning checklist and evaluate equipment protection readiness.
Day 4

Start-up Procedures, Performance Testing, and Troubleshooting

  • Developing equipment start-up procedures and operational readiness reviews.
  • Pre-start-up safety checks and verification of process conditions.
  • Controlled start-up procedures for pumps, compressors, turbines, and other rotating equipment.
  • Monitoring pressure, temperature, flow, speed, vibration, and other operating parameters.
  • Mechanical run tests, functional testing, and performance verification.
  • Troubleshooting common problems, including excessive vibration, overheating, leakage, cavitation, and abnormal noise.
  • Practical Exercise: Analyze a simulated equipment start-up scenario, identify abnormal operating conditions, and recommend corrective actions.
Day 5

Reliability Assurance, Handover, and Commissioning Best Practices

  • Evaluating equipment performance and stability during initial operation.
  • Identifying early failure indicators and commissioning-related equipment risks.
  • Establishing baseline operating conditions and reliability monitoring requirements.
  • Reviewing punch lists, outstanding deficiencies, and corrective action closure.
  • Preparing commissioning records, test reports, and equipment handover packages.
  • Coordinating final acceptance between commissioning, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
  • Final Workshop: Develop a complete commissioning and start-up plan for a selected rotating equipment package, covering inspection, mechanical verification, auxiliary systems, testing, start-up, troubleshooting, and operational handover.

Upcoming Dates

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MadridScheduled
16 – 20 Nov 2026€6,000—
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ManamaScheduled
23 – 27 Nov 2026€5,300—
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MakkahScheduled
23 – 27 Nov 2026€4,800—
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MuscatScheduled
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026€6,300—
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OnlineScheduled
6 – 10 Dec 2026€2,700€2,430until 16 Nov
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ParisScheduled
7 – 11 Dec 2026€6,700€6,030until 16 Nov
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RomeScheduled
14 – 18 Dec 2026€7,000€6,300until 23 Nov
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AbujaScheduled
21 – 25 Dec 2026€7,700€6,930until 30 Nov
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ViennaScheduled
21 – 25 Dec 2026€6,400€5,760until 30 Nov
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AccraScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€7,700€6,930until 7 Dec
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AmmanScheduled
3 – 7 Jan 2027€4,000€3,600until 14 Dec
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AmsterdamScheduled
11 – 15 Jan 2027€6,000€5,400until 21 Dec
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BakuScheduled
11 – 15 Jan 2027€5,300€4,770until 21 Dec
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BangkokScheduled
18 – 22 Jan 2027€6,700€6,030until 28 Dec
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CairoScheduled
24 – 28 Jan 2027€3,800€3,420until 4 Jan
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BarcelonaScheduled
25 – 29 Jan 2027€6,000€5,400until 4 Jan
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Cape TownScheduled
1 – 5 Feb 2027€7,700€6,930until 11 Jan
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CasablancaScheduled
8 – 12 Feb 2027€4,700€4,230until 18 Jan
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DohaScheduled
14 – 18 Feb 2027€4,700€4,230until 25 Jan
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DammamScheduled
14 – 18 Feb 2027€4,800€4,320until 25 Jan
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DubaiScheduled
21 – 25 Feb 2027€4,700€4,230until 1 Feb
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GenevaScheduled
22 – 26 Feb 2027€7,300€6,570until 1 Feb
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HamburgScheduled
1 – 5 Mar 2027€6,200€5,580until 8 Feb
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IstanbulScheduled
8 – 12 Mar 2027€5,300€4,770until 15 Feb
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JeddahScheduled
14 – 18 Mar 2027€4,800€4,320until 22 Feb
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KigaliScheduled
15 – 19 Mar 2027€7,700€6,930until 22 Feb
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Kuala LumpurScheduled
22 – 26 Mar 2027€4,700€4,230until 1 Mar
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LondonScheduled
29 Mar – 2 Apr 2027€5,800€5,220until 8 Mar
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LisbonScheduled
29 Mar – 2 Apr 2027€6,000€5,400until 8 Mar
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MadinahScheduled
5 – 9 Apr 2027€4,800€4,320until 15 Mar
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