Engine Analyzer & Reliability Workshop

    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.

    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.

    HOTELS

    There is not an official hotel block for this workshop. Here is a list of recommended hotels conveniently located near the event venue. 

    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.

    17

    Industry Experts

    20

    Professional Development Hours

    3

    days of training

    Tuesday, JUL 29

    8:00 AM–8:50 AM

    Registration/Breakfast

    8:50 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

    Morning Session

    8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
    Opening Day Kickoff and Welcome, EAR Committee

    9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

    TBD, Tracy Wimberly, UPS Midstream

    10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

    Combustion Sensors, Dave Morris, IMES-USA

    11:10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

    Analysis Wins, David Danos, Williams

    11:45 AM–12:40 PM

    Lunch/Social Hour

    12:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Afternoon Session

    12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

    Compressor Health and Wellness, Robert Harrison, Oxy

    1:50 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.

    Motor Current Analysis, Ramiro Quiroga, Resonance

    2:40 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.

    Ground Fault Troubleshooting Guide, Mark Hullinger, Williams

    3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

    Break

    3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Open Floor – Data Analysis

    Come with your data or questions

    5:00 PM–7:00 PM

    Senate Ave Brewing

    16000 Dillard Dr. Suite F
    Jersey Village, TX 77040

    Wednesday, JUL 30

    7:20 AM–7:50 AM

    Opening/Breakfast

    7:50 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

    Morning Session

    7:50 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

    Vibration, Mary Chapman, ChampionX/Windrock

    8:35 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

    The Power of Implementing Tuned Compressor Models Companywide, Dwayne Hickman, ACI Services

    9:35 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

    Business Case for High-Speed Recip Analysis, Scott Ziegler & Ryan Gauthier, MPLX

    10:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

    Break

    11:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

    Four Things that will make you a better analyst, Randy Anderson, Cooper Services

    12:40 PM–1:25 PM

    Lunch

    1:30 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.

    Afternoon Session

    1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

    Anti-Aliasing in Vibration, Ed Flanagan, Resonance

    2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

    Achieving Harmony Between Onsite and Remote Diagnostics, Darnell Franco, Detechtion

    3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.

    Break

    4:05 PM–5:05 PM

    Cooper Services Tour

    Thursday, JUL 31

    8:00 AM–8:45 AM

    Breakfast

    8:50 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.

    Morning Session

    8:50 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

    Valve Train Data Analysis, Marcus Brock, Atmos Energy

    9:25 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.

    Electric Motor, Aaron Carper, TC Energy

    10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

    Dual Drive Vibration Tech, Seth Johnson, TC Energy

    10:50 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.

    Open Floor

    11:45 AM

    Workshop Adjourns

    Questions? Comments?

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

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