APPLIED PRINCIPLES OF HIGH-SPEED ENGINES and COMPRESSORS
May 15-18 - Williams Tower - Houston TX
Safety, savings, compliance and efficiency
The transfer of mission critical information often falls by the wayside as experienced workers retire and a new workforce joins the industry. Classes such as this one help bring newer workers up to speed quickly, providing valuable information to improve efficiency and worker safety.
This class focuses on how improving the operational efficiency of high-speed engines and reciprocating compressor can have a huge impact on your company's bottom line. Small improvements translate into big savings, and what you don't know can cost you big time.
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
Instructor
Randy Anderson, CECO Training Services. Mr. Anderson is a one of the industry's foremost experts in the field of reciprocating engines and compressors. He brings over 30 years experience to the classroom and is one of GMRC's top instructors
Professional Development Hours
This Workshop qualifies for 28 Professional Development Hours (PDH)
Event Information
- Course Fee: $1245 GMRC or SGA member company employees; $1345 Non-members.
- Fee includes a comprehensive workbook, breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch each day
- Schedule: 8:00 am. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
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All sessions will be held at the Williams headquarters, 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056
Phone: 713-215-2000
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)
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are available for this event . Click here for information
Questions
Contact Patrick Downey pdowney@gmrc.org or memberservices@southerngas.org or phone (972) 620-4026
