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Technical Tuesday: Labeling Process Piping
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2021 EGCR Rescheduled to 2022
With the increasing and overwhelming concerns surrounding Covid-19 once again, the EGCR Executive Committee and the Board of Directors have been watching, monitoring, and discussing the ongoing developments with equal amounts of apprehension and hope. However, as cases rise and the Delta variant continues to dominate, our concern has been on potential health consequences to those in attendance, as well as any economic ramifications as it relates to participation, travel, and lost work time for employees should anyone become sick.
Our primary concern is always the responsibility we feel towards our exhibitors and attendees so, with this in mind, the Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the September 14-16, 2021 Roundtable and move to May 3-5, 2022.
Needless to say, this decision was not entered in to lightly, but was made after extensive discussion and with the utmost respect for the commitment and support each of you has shown to the EGCR. With the uncertainty of Covid spread in the coming weeks, we want to be sure that you are able to conduct business in a safe and healthy environment and are committed to doing everything within our power to assure that occurs.
For 2022, we will be at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh and all elements of the event (exhibit hall; keynote; classes; Welcome Reception; Tuesday evening reception, golf tournament, etc.) will remain the same.
Things to Know
As an exhibitor, instructor or attendee, we realize you have invested in your commitment to participate in September.
- Our previous policy of registration fee roll-over will remain in effect
- Registered vendors and attendees will receive an email within a few days with more detailed information on hotel cancellations, refunds, rollovers, etc.
In this continuing time of uncertainty and challenges on many fronts, we wish everyone well and pray that you and your families remain safe and healthy.
EGCR Board of Directors
CH4 Facts: Pharmaceuticals from Fossil Fuels
Pharmaceuticals from fossil fuels? Yep… In 1897, a man was suffering from rheumatism-related pain. His son, Felix Hoffman, in hopes of easing his father’s pain, created aspirin by using petrochemicals. Aspirin literally became the gateway drug. Today, petrochemicals are used in most medicines — as a feed stock in production, to purify compounds, to make pill casings and coatings, and to make pharmaceutical grade, child-safe containers for the products. Petrochemicals run the gamut from historical lifesavers like penicillin and aspirin to cutting-edge chemotherapy drugs. If you have a specific question, send us a message or plan to join us at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
EGCR: Educating the Oil & Gas Industry Since 1973
Technical Tuesday: Church Windows
What do these 3 images have in common? They are all called “church windows.” We have stained glass in our compressor buildings, but not like that. “Church window” is used to describe anchor bolt recesses and power cylinder liner ports that have eroded over time. And pretty much anything else that is that general shape. Want to learn more? Join us at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable on September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
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Technical Tuesday: Blower Speed
That blows… This is a picture of a blower on a Cooper Bessemer GMWA-8 and it’s driven by a chain drive from the crankshaft so the blower speed is determined by the engine speed. But how do you control air manifold pressure if the blower speed is pre-determined? You do it by controlling the supply of air to the blower. See the bright green valve actuator? It opens and closes to increase or limit air supply to the blower. Want to learn more? Join us at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
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CH4 Facts: NO2 Air Quality Trends
Well if CO is going down then NOx must go up, right? No, not really. Let’s take a deeper look at NOx. Levels are trending down in PPM. If you have a specific question, send us a message or plan to join us at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
EGCR: Educating the Oil & Gas Industry Since 1973
Technical Tuesday: Grounded Ignition Systems
Through life, we go from the fear of being grounded to hoping for it… Having a good ground is essential for our ignition systems and the other electrical systems on our equipment. If you are struggling with intermittent issues, grounding should be one of your first checks. Want to learn more? Join us at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable on September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
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CH4 Facts: CO Levels Trending Down
Our post on fossil fuel emissions didn’t show the cumulative effects on air concentration based on those emissions. So, let’s take a deeper look at CO. Levels are trending down in PPM. If you have a specific question, send us a message or plan to join us at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
EGCR: Educating the Oil & Gas Industry Since 1973
Technical Tuesday: Pipeliners, We Pass Gas for a Living
Pipeline quality gas is a standard that quantifies gas to provide an apple-to-apple comparison for customers. It’s similar to the gasoline label at the pump that shows 5-6 grades of gasoline — hopefully, you choose one that your engine is tuned for. Does pipeline gas vary like the grades of gasoline? You bet! This chart shows the day-to-day variation that an engine might see as supply changes from shale, to conventional on shore, and off shore supply. How often should you look at the chromatograph readings to check your fuel quality and update your engine control logic? Learn more at the EGCR. Meet operational experts, vendors and manufacturers. Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA.
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