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.
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.
4-6 August - 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fort Lauderdale, FLMSHS Pacific Power Group (3005 Sw 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
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
