TDI Booster Operator
Operate high-pressure booster systems safely, transfer oxygen and helium efficiently, and support advanced gas blending operations
Overview
The TDI Booster Operator course trains candidates to safely operate high-pressure booster pumps used for oxygen and helium transfer in technical diving applications.
Booster systems are essential for:
- transferring high-pressure gases,
- topping off cylinders,
- helium recovery,
- and advanced mixed gas blending operations.
Training focuses on:
- booster setup and operation,
- pressure management,
- gas handling,
- and risk mitigation procedures associated with oxygen and helium transfer systems.
At N9BO℠, this course is delivered as technical gas systems training, emphasising operational precision, safety, and controlled handling of high-pressure equipment.
Course Facts
- Course name: TDI Booster Operator
- Level: Technical support / gas systems technician
- Minimum prerequisites: Minimum age 18, TDI Advanced Gas Blender (or equivalent)
- Ratio: Academic only – no fixed limit, based on facility and instructor capacity (small groups recommended for quality training)
- Configuration: Booster pump system, oxygen and helium supply cylinders, transfer whip systems, gas analysis equipment
- Depth / environment: Not applicable (non-diving course)
- Format: Academic development + practical booster operations
- Duration: 1 day with hands-on booster operations (no dives required)
What You’ll Learn
- Understand booster operational principles, pneumatic and compression ratios, gas transfer dynamics.
- Operate booster systems for oxygen transfer, helium transfer, pressure balancing.
- Conduct system assembly and disassembly, speed control and booster drive operations, pressure management procedures.
- Manage environmental risks, heat generation, high-pressure hazards.
- Perform problem handling and shutdown procedures, maintenance and storage of the system.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold TDI Advanced Gas Blender certification (or equivalent)
- Be medically fit to participate in training activities.
FAQ
A booster pump is a high-pressure device used to transfer and compress gases such as:
- Oxygen
- Helium
- Mixed gases
into target cylinders during technical gas blending operations.
Boosters are used to:
- Transfer helium efficiently
- Top off partially filled cylinders
- Increase pressure beyond supply cylinder pressure
- Improve gas blending precision
The course includes a minimum 3 hours practical booster operation training, including:
- System setup
- Pressure balancing
- Booster operation at multiple pressure ratios
- Shutdown and problem handling
Training covers booster operations with:
- Oxygen (O₂)
- Helium (He)
- Other compatible gases depending on equipment configuration
You are qualified to safely operate booster pump systems for oxygen and helium transfer, supporting advanced gas blending and technical diving operations within proper operational procedures.
Ready to Operate High-Pressure Gas Systems?
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Advance your operational capability in gas blending, booster systems, oxygen service, and high-pressure technical diving infrastructure.
