The course covers centrifugal compressors, including their types, thermodynamics, and operations. Key topics include mechanical and thermodynamic characteristics, operational control systems, compressor responses to various scenarios, and transient behavior during start-up and shutdown. It also addresses compressor components, auxiliaries, drivers, and interactions between geometry, speed, and gas dynamics. Additionally, the course examines start-up procedures, trip scenarios, and the use of control devices like antisurge valves to maintain system stability