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Engine Analyzer & Reliability Workshop

Practical insight for engine reliability challenges.

About this Workshop

Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) and Natural Gas Compression are the heart of the Oil & Gas Industry, yielding the power to pump vital elements through pipelines across North America. The Engine Analyzer & Reliability Workshop has been designed to equip professionals working on, and responsible for, these assets with predictive and preventative maintenance solutions that are easily transferrable to their current work initiatives.

Join your colleagues and other professionals as you are educated through presentations, demonstration of working models and interaction with industry experts from companies all over the United States. Join us in exploring a unique perspective on Natural Gas Engines and Compression in this jam-packed three-day workshop!

You Will Learn

  • Fundamentals and Alternate Fuel Balancing Concepts
  • Compressor Rod Packing Replacement Tips/Tricks
  • AutoBalance Installation Management
  • Reciprocating Equipment Analysis
  • Unit Alignment and Soft Foot Concepts
  • Predictive/Preventative Maintenance Techniques
  • Quality Control
  • Generating Horsepower Curves and Loading Schedules
  • Force Fed Lubrication
  • Overhaul Project Management

Who Should Attend

All level Engineers, Analysts, Technicians, Mechanics, FSRs, Project Managers and Reliability Engineers interested in gaining a more in-depth understanding of Natural Gas Engines and Compressors.

Do you have any additional questions? Email us at memberservices@gmrc.org.

Workshop Planning Committee

The course draws on expertise, experience, and best practices from senior industry experts who developed the program. Our sincere thanks to the companies and individuals whose time and talent made this workshop possible.

Discount

All-Access Pass holders save 15% on in-person workshops! Use your existing code at checkout. Want to learn more? Email memberservices@gmrc.org.

Agenda

All Times are Eastern Time

Day I – Tuesday, August 4th  

8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Day 1 Registration/Breakfast
8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Opening Day Kickoff and Welcome
EAR Committee
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Slow Speed Engines and Compressors
Tracy Wimberly, UPS Midstream
10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Gas Engine Cylinder Balancing
Dave Morris, IMES-USA
11:10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Lessons Learned from Engine Swing G3616A3
David Danos, Williams
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Day 1 Lunch/Social Hour
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Turbocharger Retrofit to Improve Engine Performance Omar Jimenez, MSHS
2:05 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Motor Current Analysis
Ramiro Quiroga, Resonance
2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Flow Your Role – Clearances Make it Clear
Mark Hullinger, Williams
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Day 1 Break I
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Come with Your Data or Questions
Open Floor – Data Analysis
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Special Event

Day II – Wednesday, August 5th  

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Day 2 Opening/Breakfast
8:35 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Reconfiguration of a Compressor Based on Data
Mary Chapman, SLB
9:35 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Process for Tuning Reciprocating Compressors
Dwayne Hickman, Cooper Machinery Services
10:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Business Case for High Speed Recip Analysis
Scott Ziegler & Ryan Gauthier, MPLX
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Day 2 Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Troubleshooting Journal Vibration on Large Electric Motors
Seth Johnson, TC Energy
1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Achieving Harmony Between Onsite and Remote Diagnostics
Darnell Franco, Detechtion
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Day II Break II
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Open Floor – Data Analysis
3:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MSHS Tour

Day III – Thursday, August 6th  

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Day III Breakfast Sponsored
8:50 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Case Study – Balancing Isn’t Just About Taking Data/Pressure
Marcus Brock, Atmos Energy
9:25 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. The Oldest GE Turbine in the World
Ralph Morales, Kinder Morgan
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Open Floor/Special Giveaway
Mark Hullinger & Mary Chapman
11:30 a.m. Adjourn

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  • 17

    Industry Experts

  • 20

    Professional Development Hours

  • 3

    days of training

Questions? Comments?

Contact MemberServices@gmrc.org or call (972) 620-4012

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