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Education - Track Training

One complete track of classes is included in the registration fee. These classes require attendance to all sessions. Sessions are 14 hours unless otherwise noted.

Only one person per registration please.
 

Tracks

1.

EGCR Intermediate Gas Engine Maintenance

2.

EGCR Intermediate Reciprocating Compressor Maintenance

3.

EGCR Electrical Equipment Maintenance

4.

EGCR Auxiliary Equipment Maintenance

5.

EGCR Introduction of Engine Compressor Analysis

6.

NEW! EGCR Engineering

7.

NEW! Team Leader and Management Presentations

 

 

 

TRACK 1 - EGCR Intermediate Gas Engine Maintenance

includes full EGCR registration fee, vendor hall admission, meals and all Track 1 class sessions.
(12-14 hours)

Low Speed 2 and 4 cycle Engines

May 13, 2008 – Tuesday

Session 1

Cam Timing and Gas Valves

1 hr

Session 2

Turbos, Blowers, Scavenging

1 hr

Session 3

Emissions Technology

1 hr

May 14, 2008 – Wednesday

Session 4

Major Component Evaluation, Maintenance, Repair and Reconditioning

  • Power Cylinders
  • Power Pistons and Rings
  • Crankshafts
  • Connecting Rods
  • Frames
  • Bearings

3 hrs

Session 5

Engine Balancing

2 hrs

Session 6

Foundations/Grout

1 hr

Session 7

Preventative/Predictive Maintenance

1 hr

May 15, 2008 – Thursday

Session 8

Lubrication Systems

1 hr

Session 9

Filtration/Oil Analysis

1 hr

Session 10

Cooling Systems

1 hr

TRACK 2 - EGCR Intermediate Reciprocating Compressor Maintenance

includes full EGCR registration fee, vendor hall admission, meals and all Track 2 class sessions.
(13 hours)

 

May 13, 2008 – Tuesday

Session 1

Basics of Compression

1:00–2:30

Session 2

Frames & Components Intragal/
Separable Crossheads, Connecting
Rods, Crankshafts, Bearings

2:40–4:10

May 14, 2008 – Wednesday

Session 3

Lubrication

8:00–9:30

Session 4

Compressor Valves
Types: poppets, plates, channels, Spring tension, lift or travel, field inspection & repairs

9:40–11:10

Session 5

 

1:10–4:20

Session 6

Major Compressor Cylinder Components

 

May 15, 2008 – Thursday

Session 7

Rod Reversal – 45 minutes
Fugitive Emission
45 minutes

8:00–9:30

Session 8

Checking Compressor Critical Clearances

9:40–10:50

Session 9

Repairs, Reconditioning

11:00–12:00

TRACK 3 - EGCR Electrical Equipment Maintenance

includes full EGCR registration fee, vendor hall admission, meals and all Track 3 class sessions.

  • Ignition
  • Controls and Shutdown Systems
  • Instrumentation Best Practices
  • Air/Fuel Ratio Basics
  • Governor Systems
  • PLC's and Automation

 

TRACK 4 - EGCR Auxiliary Equipment Maintenance

includes full EGCR registration fee, vendor hall admission, meals and all Track 4 class sessions.

 

May 13, 2008 - Tuesday

Session 1

Relief Valve Testing and Calibration

1-2:30

Session 2

Engine Safety Shutdown Testing & Maintenance

2:40-4:10

May 14, 2008 - Wednesday

Session 3

Yard Valve Maintenance

8-11:30

Session 4

To be announced

 

Session 5

Shafer Valve Operators

1-2:40

Session 6

EIM Valve Operators

2:50-4:30

May 15, 2008 - Thursday

Session 7

Auto Dump Valves & Regulators

8-10:15

Session 8

Fire Systems & Gas Detection Equipment

10:25- 12:30

TRACK 5 - EGCR Introduction to Engine Compressor Analysis

includes full EGCR registration fee, vendor hall admission, meals and all Track 5 class sessions.
Track (12 hours)

Introduction and understanding of the process, results and utilization of the information from engine analysis. Training provided by Bob Weber, Dynalco. 
 

TRACK 6 - EGCR Engineering - NEW!

includes full EGCR registration fee, vendor hall admission, meals and all Track 6 class sessions.

 

May 13, 2008 – Tuesday

Session 1

Electric Compressors
Case studies, design considerations,
how to choose.

1:00– 2:30

Session 2

Electrical
Explanations of electrical classes and
where they fit (Class 1, Div 1)

2:40–4:10

May 14, 2008 – Wednesday

Session 3

Variable Frequency Drives

8:00–9:30

Session 4

Controllers (HMI’s)

9:40–11:10

Session 5

PLC Programming

1:10–2:40

Session 6

Designing ESD Systems

2:50–4:20

May 15, 2008 – Thursday

Session 7

Station Equipment Design
(Coolers, Separators, Heaters, Glycol units)

8:00–10:00

Session 8

Pulsation Bottle Design

10:15–12:00

TRACK 7 - Team Leader and Management Presentations - NEW!

includes full EGCR registration fee, vendor hall admission, meals and all Track 7 class sessions.
(7 hours)

 

May 13, 2008 – Tuesday

Session 1

Workplace Issue Lecture

1:00–4:00

May 14, 2008 – Wednesday

Session 3

Leadership and Motivation
Planning and Scheduling

8:00–9:30

Session 4

Introduction to Project Management

9:40–11:10

 

 

 

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