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Industrial Refrigeration and Ammonia Plant Maintenance

Cold stores, abattoirs and food factories across Africa depend on large refrigeration plants, many running on ammonia with real safety consequences if neglected. This programme covers the maintenance of compressors, condensers, evaporators and controls, together with the safe handling of refrigerant. Delegates learn to keep refrigeration plant efficient and leak free while protecting staff and product.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe the refrigeration cycle and the main plant components.
  • Maintain compressors, condensers and evaporators for reliable operation.
  • Service controls, safeties and defrost systems correctly.
  • Apply safe practices for ammonia handling and leak response.
  • Diagnose loss of cooling, high pressure and efficiency problems.
  • Plan refrigeration maintenance to protect efficiency and product quality.

Course outline

  1. 01Refrigeration cycle and components
  2. 02Compressor maintenance
  3. 03Condenser and evaporator servicing
  4. 04Controls, safeties and defrost
  5. 05Ammonia safety and leak response
  6. 06Fault finding and efficiency losses
  7. 07Refrigeration maintenance planning

Who should attend

Refrigeration technicians, mechanical fitters and maintenance staff responsible for industrial refrigeration and ammonia plant.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Dubai3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Lagos3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Pretoria3R13,000
28 to 30 Sep 2026Cape Town3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Online3US$900
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Mauritius3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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