Technical Courses (Additional registration fee required for the following technical courses on your registration form; includes lunch) Monday, April 29, 2013 Technical Course (TC1) 1 Day Course (8 hrs), Fee: $150 Crane Winch/Hoist systems and Crane Monitoring systems (Hands-On) Instructor - Roger Anderson, Service Manager - Seatrax Cranes Seatrax Hoists Operating Principals Hoist configurations Dynamic/Static Braking Maintenance Seatrax CCM 7000 Design Features Load Monitoring Load arresting features Crane Monitoring o Use of recorded data for maintenance purposes o Use of recorded data for incident investigations Operator warnings Monday and Tuesday, April 29-30, 2013 Technical Course (TC2) Basic Gas Turbine and Centrifugal Compressor Instructor Gerry Butler, Senior Field Service Rep. - Solar Turbines A two day course on the basic operation and maintenance of Gas Turbines and Centrifugal Compressors Monday and Tuesday, April 29-30, 2013 Technical Course (TC3) Integral Compressors - CES Cooper Bessemer Integral Gas Engine-Compressor Instructor Bill Seymour and Mitch Newton, Trainers- Cooper Compression A two day course to gain knowledge & comprehension of day to day operation and maintenance practices used with the Cooper Bessemer Integral Gas Engine-Compressor. COURSE CONTENT: Ø Engine details to include: Frame & crosshead guide Crankshaft & flywheel Connecting rods & crossheads Control box & lay shaft Lubrication requirements to include: Cold start procedures Pre-lube systems - manual, pneumatic or electric, pre-lube pumps
Gas injection systems to include: Low emission systems Ø Compressor details to include: Cylinder & components valves & unloaders, pressure packing, rings & rider bands. Ø Ignition systems Ø Support systems to include: Coolers, water pumps, relief valves Ø Description of installation & commissioning to include: Inspection & setup procedures Ø Description of operation & maintenance to include: Startup procedures, normal & emergency shut down procedures, regular servicing Performing prescribed maintenance tasks, & handling critical repairs. Condition monitoring & troubleshooting Ø Compressor performance control Ø Product Development Monday, April 29, 2013 Technical Course (TC4) 1 Day Course (8 hrs), Fee: $150 Alignment Instructor Troy A Broussard, Cascade Analytic LLC This workshop focuses on the basic Principles of Alignment and the fundamental concepts and skills required performing precision alignment. The emphasis in this workshop is upon good field practice and practical understanding and developing Alignment Targets and using lasers for shaft alignment. Introduction to Shaft Alignment Shaft Alignment Mathematics Pre-alignment Checks and Corrections Dynamic and Thermal Movements (Developing Targets!) Laser Alignment Precision Alignment in Cooling Towers and Long Spacer Shafts Wednesday and Thursday, May 1st & 2nd Technical Course (TC5) High Speed Separable Reciprocating Compressor Unit (Hands-On) Instructor Jose G. Gonzalez and Mitch LeBlanc, Valerus Compression Day 1 (6Hrs) Compressor Maintenance o Disassembly of compressor cylinders o Inspection and qualification of components Documentation of as found conditions Documentation on forms o Reassembly of compressor cylinders Documentation of reassembly and as left conditions Documentation on forms
Compressor - Forced Lubrication System o Verify proper operation of the lubrication system o Troubleshooting techniques using a trabon gun Day 2 (8Hrs) Engine Maintenance o Proper procedures to adjust the valve clearance on high speed engines Waukesha VHP, CAT 3500 & 3600 engines the intake and exhaust valve assemblies it also covers taking valve recessions and the tooling and procedures necessary to take and record this information for predictive maintenance o Hands - on valve setting using head simulator (Waukesha & CAT) o The student will understand and be able to identify the correct OEM procedures for setting valves and taking valve recessions o The student will demonstrate the ability to set valves IAW approved OEM procedures o The student will demonstrate the ability to take valve recessions and properly use the special tooling for taking valve recessions o The student will be able to identify and record all necessary readings for documentation purposes Wednesday and Thursday May 1-2, 2013 Technical Course (TC6) Engine Controls Instructors Joey Mire, Engine Controls Attendees will be better equipped to troubleshoot unit control systems and operate their reciprocating machinery assets more safely while better meeting production and reliability goals. o Detailed classroom and hands-on instruction on key aspects of engine compressor control, and machinery protection. FW Murphy is providing an operating engine (driving water brake) for hands-on training experience. We will cover machinery control panel operating principles; unit start/stop sequencing, group alarm monitoring (inc. Class A, B and C monitoring), engine starters, ignition, AFR and speed governing. We will also cover system analog and discrete IO troubleshooting. Engine and Compressor Fundamentals will be covered first and will serve as the baseline for the course's core topics Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Technical Course (TC7) 1 Day Course (6 hrs), Fee: $150 Basic Diesel Engine Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Instructor Ryan Dunbar, Valerus Compression A one day "Hands-On" course that covers the basic operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Diesel Engines Basic 2 cycle 4 cycle Diesel Operation. Tune up Fuel System Basics Injector Pump Timing Cooling System Basics
Lubrication Basics Basic Trouble Shooting (Fuel, Color of Smoke and Possible Causes) Thursday and Friday, May 2-3, Technical Course (TC8) 1-1/2 Day Course (12 Hrs), Fee: $300 Reciprocating and Centrifugal Pumps Instructor Scott Roy, Moores Pumps Day 1 (8 Hrs)- Reciprocating Pumps 1) Fluid End Component Selection Plunger Material Selection Packing Type and Material Selection Valve Type and Material Selection 2) Fluid End Disassembly and Assembly 3) Power Frame Disassembly and Assembly 4) Lubrication Systems 4) Drive Systems Belt Selection and Adjustment Clutch Adjustment Direct Drive Systems 5) Pulsation Dampeners Proper Charging and Element Replacement 6) Preventive Maintenance 7) Troubleshooting and Repair 8)Natural Gas Driver Maintenance 9) Preventive Maintenance 10) Troubleshooting and Repair 11) Cartridge Seal Replacement Friday, May 3, 2013 Technical Course (TC9) 1/2 Day Course (4 Hrs), Fee: $100 Emissions Instructor Pat Runnels, FW Murphy This 1/2 day course will cover air quality standards and the various solutions to operate mechanical equipment within compliance Friday, May 3, 2013 Technical Course (TC10) 1/2 Day Course (4 Hrs), Fee: $100 Wet and Dry Screw Compressors Instructor David Seiler, Frick This 1/2 day course will cover the basics of rotary screw compressors including Wet and Dry Compressors