COMPRESSOR STATION VIBRATION and the IMPACT ON
COST, PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY
May 15 -17, 2012
Location: Williams Gas Pipeline, Houston TX
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Overview This Gas Machinery Research Council (GMRC) class will provide attendees with the knowledge and tools to better identify, specify, address and resolve vibration issues affecting reciprocating compressors. The impact of equipment selection, operation and piping layout on pulsation, vibration and performance will be discussed. Attendees will actively participate in designing pulsation control and identifying support locations using tools provided by the presenters. An overview of torsional vibration and its impact on the design process will also be provided. The course draws on expertise, experience and best practices from senior industry experts This will be an interactive class. Case studies incorporating actual compressor stations will be utilized, using different scenarios for the class to role play – and make decisions. The program will also include detailed computer modeling to make the scenarios realistic – with actual pulsation and vibration outcomes. Course Content
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Who Should Attend
The course is recommended for technicians and engineers involved in compressor design or troubleshooting. This includes rotating specialists, design staff and field engineers
Instructors
Some of the industry’s leading subject matter experts developed the program. The task force/instructor list includes:
- Wally Bratek, Beta Machinery Analysis
- Christine Scrivner, El Paso Pipeline Group
- Chris Harper, Beta Machinery Analysis
- Dwayne Hickman, ACI Services
- Tom Stevens, Ariel Corp.
Additional contributors
- Michael Smith, El Paso
- Ralph Harris, Ariel Corp.
- Brian Howes, Beta Machinery Analysis
Professional Development Hours
This course qualifies for 18 Professional Development Hours.
Event Information
- Course Fee: $795 for GMRC or SGA Member company employees; $1095 for Non-members
- Schedule: Class times are 8 am - 430 pm Tuesday/Wednesday, and 8 am to 2 pm Thursday.
- Class Location: Williams Gas Pipeline
2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056
Phone: 713-215-2000
Space is limited to the first 35 registrants
- Trouble registering? Click on Registration Help for more information
Hotel Information
The following Westin hotels are adjacent to the Williams Tower. You may request the Williams company rate when making reservations (corporate rate subject to availability)
Westin Oaks and Westin Galleria
JW Marriott Westheimer (1/4 mile, no corporate rate)
Doubletree Suites (approx. 1/2 mile from Williams, no corporate rate)
We do not have a GMRC rate set up at any area hotels for this workshop.
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Questions
Contact Patrick Downey pdowney@gmrc.org or memberservices@southerngas.org
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