Registration
   
ENGINE ANALYZER and RELIABILITY WORKSHOP
July 22-24  -  Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee


The GMRC Engine Analyzer and Reliability Workshop is designed to meet the needs of analysts and engineers who are involved in predictive and preventive maintenance programs throughout the natural gas industry. Classes that range from basic to advanced will allow the analysts and engineers to take home information that is useful now. 

2008 Course Content

  • Compressor Theory & Calculations
  • FFT Spectrum Analysis
  • Economic Performance of Compressor Valves: Cost of Leak vs. Cost of Blowdown
  • Bolt Torque & Stresses
  • Dial Indicators for Coupling Alignment
  • Power Cylinder Performance
  • Ultrasonic Use in Electrical Equipment
  • Emissions Reduction Project Work
  • Hazards that Analysts Can Run Into
  • Fugitive Emissions
  • Air Regulatory Update
  • Analyzing a Vibration Trace
  • Analyzing Pre-Combustion Chambers
  • Case Studies: Thermography, Pre-Detonation, Troubleshooting, Using WebMap
  • New Technology Update
  • User Group Discussions

Workshop Committee
Gary B. Smith, Tennessee Gas Pipeline, Chairman
Keith Schafer, Columbia Gas Transmission
David O’Kelly, Columbia Gas Transmission
Ed Gerzina, Dominion East Ohio Gas Co.
Randy Anderson, ACTT, div. of CECO
John R. Clark, Columbia Gas Transmission
Dave Link, Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div.
James Trent, El Paso Corp.
Bruce Howerton, Williams Gas Pipeline
Greg Moosa, Williams Gas Pipeline
Noah Dixon, Williams Gas Pipeline

Professional Development Hours
A certificate indicating 18 Professional Development Hours will be given to each participant at the end of the Workshop.

Course fee
$475 GMRC members
$675 Non-members

Schedule
The workshop begins each day at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.

Hotel Reservations
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel: 800-336-3335
2100 West End Ave. – Nashville, TN 37203
Group Rate: $139 single or double occupancy
Hotel Reservation Cut-off: July 1, 2008