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The following class descriptions are available for review. Please note that this is not a complete list
For a complete list of ALL class sessions, please see the class schedule.
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EGCR Intermediate Reciprocating Compressor Maintenance
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Track Coordinator: Bruce Walker, Cook Compression
(13 hours)
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Tuesday
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Session 1
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Compressor Theory
In this class, the instructor will give the students a basic understanding Pressure Volume Curve and how they can be used.
Ben Boutin, Hoerbiger
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1:00–2:30
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Session 2
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Frames & Components Intragal/
Separable Crossheads, Connecting
Rods, Crankshafts, Bearings
This Class will cover Compressor Frames & Components Integral/Separable, Crossheads, Connecting Rods, Crankshafts, Bearings
Matthew Johnson, EQT Charleston WV
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2:40–4:10
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Wednesday
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Session 3
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Lubrication
This class will cover the how’s and why’s of compressor lubrication
Bill Pullin, T.F. Hudgins
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8:00–9:30
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Session 4
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Compressor Valves
This class will cover the topic of compressor valves. In the class, we will discuss different types of valve and where they are used. The Types covered are: Poppets, Plates, Channels, Spring tension, Lift or travel, Field Inspection & Repairs
Steve Chaykosky, Dresser-Rand
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9:40–11:00
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Session 5A
Session 5B
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Major Compressor Cylinder Components
This class will cover Major Compressor Cylinder Components including; Packing, Piston Rings & Riderbands, Pistons and Rods, Cylinders and Cylinder Liners
George McKinney, EMS
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1:00–2:30
2:40-4:10
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Thursday
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Session 6
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Rod Reversal
This class will cover Measuring Rod Packing Leak Rates and Fugitive Methane Emissions at Compressor Stations
Warren Laible, Windrock
Milton Heath, Heath Consultants
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8:00–9:30
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Session 7
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Checking Compressor Critical Clearances
Greg Knight, Columbia Gas Transmission
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9:40–10:50
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Session 9
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Filtration
This class will cover the different uses of filtration devices to protect compressor Equipment from liquid and solids in the gas stream.
Kevin Christian, Peco
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11:00–12:00
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Technical & Engineering
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Tuesday
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Session 1
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Foundation Repair vs Replacement
This session will cover at what time repairs should be made vs. when to replace an entire engine foundation.
Jay Greer – D.R. - Arrow Services
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1:00 - 2:30
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Session 2
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Electrical Hazardous Area Classification
Overview of hazardous area classification for gas compressor stations and electrical equipment and installation techniques required
Joe Haught, EQT Corporation
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2:40 - 4:10
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Wednesday
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Session 3
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Gas Conditioning and Gylcol Dehydration
Operation of glycol dehydration systems with an emphasis on system components and operating parameters.
Greg Knight, Nisource GT&S
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8:00 - 9:30
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Session 4
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Compressor Station Design
G. Mitchell Mazaher, P.E., Basic Systems, Inc.
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9:40 - 11:00
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Session 5
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Gas Turbine Maintenance
Although turbo-machinery overhaul is the greatest single maintenance expense in equipment life-cycle cost analysis, unscheduled or unexpected gas turbine outages could be the costliest of all events. This presentation will focus on maintenance procedures and operating practices that could increase the time between inspections and overhauls, with the goal of reducing the risks of more costly unscheduled equipment downtime. Several primary areas will be reviewed where poor maintenance practices typically result in premature gas turbine overhauls and failures. These areas include inlet air, water, fuel, lube oil and vibration.
Cindy Liu, Solar Turbines Inc.
Charles Lozinger, Solar Turbines Inc.
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1:00 - 2:30
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Session 6
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Marcellus Shale Play
Exterran
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2:40 - 4:00
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Thursday
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Session 7
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Emission Reduction Solutions for the New Clean Air Regulations
In August 2010, EPA will be publishing new clean air and emissions requirements for all reciprocating engines (as low as 25 HP). This session will present the expected new regulations and compliance requirements. And, it will also discuss the different types of emission reduction technologies that will be necessary to comply with these new regulations.
Charles Ely, Dresser-Rand, Enginuity
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8:00 - 9:30
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Session 8
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High BTU Fuel Gas and How if Affects Our Engines
This discussion will be about the Marcellus Gas and how the high BTU gas affects peak firing pressures and emission level permits.
Keith Schafer, Nisource GT&S
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9:40 - 11:10
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