Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable

The Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable (EGCR) is a non-profit organization providing the Natural Gas Industry with high quality, cost-effective education via targeted, industry-specific training programs for entry-level through advanced educational needs. These programs are presented at our annual training and technology conference and focus specifically on engine and compressor maintenance.

Our goal is to meet the needs of industry groups closely involved with Compressor Stations, Marcellus Shale, Utica Shale, Antrim and other associated areas. The conference is promoted by those directly involved in the oil and gas industry and is open to anyone involved in the industry.

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Class Topics

Auxiliary Equipment/Filtration
Compressor Maintenance
Electrical & Ignition Equipment
Environmental Health and Safety
Gas Processing
Integral Gas Engine Maintenance
Lubrication & Filtration
Maintenance Reliability
Performance Reliability
Pipeline Valve and Actuation Maintenance

Roundtable Discussions
Technical & Engineering
Introduction to Gas Compression
OEM CAT
OEM Solar Turbines
OEM Waukesha (INNIO)

Exhibit Hall
Keynote Speaker
P.E. PDHs
Golf Outing
Monday evening Welcome Reception
Tuesday evening get together

CH4 Facts: Creating Food Containers

December 2, 2021

That was a pretty picture of canned fruit in glass jars in our last CH4 Facts post, but did you know that natural gas is a key component to creating food containers? Not just glass, but also aluminum cans, plastic containers, Styrofoam, and more. Can you think … Read full article about CH4 Facts: Creating Food Containers

Technical Tuesday: Over-pressure Protection Devices

November 30, 2021

Greenhouse Gas Leak Survey you say? Here is a nice place to start - these are over-pressure protection devices on valve bodies that can prevent integrity issues while the valve is closed. Think thermally related (sunshine for instance) pressure increase. It's … Read full article about Technical Tuesday: Over-pressure Protection Devices

Technical Tuesday: Filter/Strainer Pot

November 23, 2021

Protect the Barrier… There are 2 distinct areas in a filter/strainer pot — the clean side and the dirty side. How do you drain a filter/strainer for maintenance? Many facilities have an air fitting in the filter bleed that technicians use to force the oil out … Read full article about Technical Tuesday: Filter/Strainer Pot

Technical Tuesday: Inspecting a Master Rod Cap

November 16, 2021

Some folks say you never outgrow your first crush. We sure hope that is true with bearings. This is a master rod cap from a Cooper Bessemer 8V-250. Want to make sure you are looking for the right things when inspecting the cap? Would you also like to learn … Read full article about Technical Tuesday: Inspecting a Master Rod Cap

CH4 Facts: Food Safety

November 11, 2021

OK, now I am interested. We have discussed healthcare and agriculture, now let's go to the place where the 2 topics meet: food safety. The ability to safely preserve food has been a game changer for civilizations. Humans no longer had to follow the … Read full article about CH4 Facts: Food Safety

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