APPLIED PRINCIPLES OF HIGH-SPEED ENGINES and COMPRESSORS

APPLIED PRINCIPLES OF HIGH-SPEED ENGINES and COMPRESSORS
May 19-22, 2008 - Location TBA

This class focuses on high-speed engines and reciprocating compressor fundamentals. It provides a solid foundation to any employee involved in the operation and maintenance of high speed reciprocating engines and separable reciprocating compressors. It is intended for equipment operators, maintenance personnel, supervisors, engineers, gas controllers and other personnel responsible for high-speed reciprocating compression equipment.

Course Content

4-Stroke Cycle Theory & Operation

Mechanical Linkages

Engine Packages

Terminology

Horsepower, Torque & Brake Specific Fuel Consumption

Bank Balancing

Detonation, Pre-Ignition, Misfires, Dead Cylinders

Emissions Formation Theory & Control Technologies

Compressor Horsepower, Pressure-volume Curves & Rod Load

Unloading Devices

Compressor Valves

Instructors
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/SGA/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.

Hotel Reservations
TBA