COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTICS: Problem Solving and Best Practices

March 6-9, 2012 - Houston TX

    

Combustion Characteristics is a comprehensive troubleshooting and problem-solving class covering the effects of operating conditions and control adjustments on engine combustion. There is detailed discussion related to issues affecting the development and use of horsepower performance curves.

The workshop includes 48 different operating scenarios and problems.It covers pure turbocharged 4-stroke cycle, turbocharged 2-stroke cycle, piston scavenged 2-stroke cycle, and naturally aspirated 4-stroke cycle engines.

Course Content

  • In-depth discussion of combustion characteristics including: peak firing pressure, MEP, exhaust temperatures, turbocharger speed, and brake specific fuel consumption,
  • NOx and CO emissions on various engines.
  • Effects of changes in air/fuel ratio, ignition timing, fuel composition, torque, speed, and certain mechanical problems on the engine’s combustion characteristics.
  • Advanced ignition theory and ignition schematics.
  • Horsepower performance and compressor curve use and development.

Who Should Attend: The class is intended for all job classifications involved with the operation, repair, analysis, engineering, and supervision of reciprocating engines

Instructor
Randy Anderson, CECO Training Services. Mr Anderson brings a wealth of experience and is a highly regarded subject matter expert and instructor.

Professional Development Hours (PDH)
This workshop qualifies for 28 Professional Development Hours. 

Event Information

  • Course Fee:  $1,395 GMRC or SGA member company; $1,695 Non-member
  • Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tues/Wed/Thurs. and 8:30 a.m. to Noon Friday.
  • All sessions of the workshop will be held at the El Paso Corporation office:

1001 Louisiana Street  Houston, TX 77002  713.420.2600

  • Convenient parking (fees subject to change at any time):

Parking garage at 1010 Travis (directly behind El Paso Bldg), entrances on Travis and on McKinney.  $11.00/day, or $7.00 before 9 AM

Surface lot at 1010 Travis (next to the building), entrances on McKinney and Louisiana. 

$20.00/day, or $9.00 if before 9:00 AM and leave after 4:00 PM

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  • Each participant will receive a comprehensive workbook, a valuable resource that will provide ongoing benefits long after the completion of the class.
  • Trouble registering? Click Registration Help for more information, or  Click Here to download a registration form. 
  • Questions? Email memberservices@southerngas.org or phone (972) 620-8505 and someone will be happy to assist you.

Hotel Information

There are a number of hotels within easy walking distance of the El Paso office, including several where an El Paso corporate rate may be available.  Request the El Paso rate when calling the hotel for reservations.  Subject to availability.   We do not have a room block set up at any hotels under the GMRC name. 

  • Hyatt Houston Downtown-   (closest to EP Building)  1200 Louisiana St Houston, TX  77002  713-654-1234

Rate $171 thru 2/28/12; $259 thereafter

Rate $159

  • Embassy Suites (7 blocks from EP)  1515 Dallas St Houston, TX  77010  713-739-9100

Rate $145

Rate $172 

Rate $122 - $137

Other hotels nearby, no corporate rate available:

Phone:  832-366-1600 ( 3 blocks from EP)

Phone:  832-366-1000 (3 blocks from EP)

 

 

 PARKING:  ttHE e

The El Paso parking garage is at 1010 Travis directly behind the El Paso Bldg with entrances on Travis and on McKinney.  There is also a surface lot next to the building with entrances on McKinney and Louisiana

1010 Travis -       $11.00/day - Early bird - in by 9:00 am - $7.00 

Surface Lot -       $20.00/day  $9.00 if you are in by 9:00 am and leave after 4:00 pm 

Fees are subject to change at any time

Sponsorships are available for this event.   Click here for information.

Questions

Contact Patrick Downey pdowney@gmrc.org or memberservices@southerngas.org

 

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2011 Combustion Characteristics