Courses

Two-day Courses

Course One: Engine Emission Optimization

Patrick Clophus, WPI

This course will focus on the performance of the engine and emission options and settings.

Engine Emissions Basics
Catalytic Converter Application and Maintenance
Gaseous Fuels
Regulations Overview
Mass Emissions Calculations
Estimating Engine Horsepower
Air Fuel Ratio Controllers
Portable Emissions Analyzers
WPI Emissions Software

Course Two: Compressor and Engine Performance and Operation

Jeff Stover, Kyle Hermberg, Ariel Corporation; Ken Hall, Caterpillar

NOTE: All students are required to bring their laptop for this course. Your instructor will email you with further instructions before the start of your class.

Compressor

Capacity Control
Ariel Performance Program Overview
Compressor Operation Considerations
Initial Compressor Selection
Calculating Predicted Performance
Selection of Compressor Options
Using "Ariel 7" as a troubleshooting tool

Engine

Gas overview
Detonation and fuel treatment
Gas engine fuel systems
Gas site rating evaluation overview
Ambient-based ratings
Ancillary site systems (cooling and emissions)
Gas Engine Rating Pro (GERP) tool demo

Course Three: Caterpillar Engines

Wyatt Underwood, Tim Holley - Warren CAT

CAT Gas Engine Lineup: Discussion on the product line of CAT Gas engines
Gas Engine Components: High level overview of relevant gas engine components and operation
Gas Engine Adjustments/Maintenance: Review of adjustments and maintenance procedures on CAT Gas Engines
Gas Engine Tuning: Cover GERP and the engine to fuel tuning process, and hands-on ECOM demonstration
DGB Engines: Discussion on gas blending engines and technology involved

Course Four: Centrifugal Compressors

Michael Clay, Solar Turbines, Inc.

Safety Moment
Solar Package Overview
Gas Turbine Engine
Start System
Oil Lubrication System
Fuel System
SoLoNOx
Operational Sequencing
Service and Maningtenance Practices
Technical Question/Answer Session
Customer Service Review
Fleet Management / InSight System