APPLIED PRINCIPLES OF ENGINES and COMPRESSORS

APPLIED PRINCIPLES OF ENGINES and COMPRESSORS
March 31-April 4, 2008
Location TBA

Applied Principles of Engines and Compressors is an engine fundamentals class that provides a solid foundation to any employee involved in the operation of prime movers. Although the principles described in this class are simple and easy to understand, the class is both stimulating and challenging. Upon completion, each person will have a basic understanding of the equipment configuration and operation and will be capable of simple troubleshooting and problem recognition for their gas compression equipment.

Course Content

Engine Fundamentals
Mechanical Linkages
Engine Configuration
Air Delivery
Crankcase Lubrication Systems
Cooling Systems
Governor & Ignition Timing
Detonation & Pre-ignition
Horsepower, Torque, MEP & BSCF
Combustion Theory
Exhaust Emissions
Engine Balance
Compressor Fundamentals
Compressor Valves
Compressor Unloading Devices

Instructor
Randy Anderson , ACTT div. of CECO

Professional Development Hours
A certificate indicating 28 Professional Development Hours will be given to each participant at the end of the Workshop.

Course fee

$1,395 GMRC/GCA members
$1,595 Non-members

Schedule
The workshop begins each day at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. through 12:00 noon on Friday. All sessions will be held at Southern Star Central's Hesston Training Center, 7512 West Dutch Avenue.

Hotel Reservations
TBA