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

Jeff Stover, Ariel Corporation; Jeb May, Ariel Corportation; Bill Pullin, Reynolds French; and Patrick Taylor, Hoerbiger

• Compression Theory and Capacity Control Devices
• Compressor Maintenance Intervals
• Compressor Valves
• Compressor Package Components and Design
• Packing and Piston Rings
• Compressor Installation and Commissioning
• Shaft Alignment
• Bolting and Torque
• Compressor Lubrication
• Troubleshooting Roundtable

Kenneth Hall, Caterpillar Oil and Gas

• General Gas Engine Basics
• General Discussion of Emissions
• Caterpillar Gas Engine Family
• Caterpillar Gas Engine New Features
• Engine Selection and Installation Considerations
• Engine Sizing Tools and Supporting Literature

Christopher Greene and Matthew Hadad, Ludeca, Inc.

• History
• Fabrication and Installation
• Rim and Face Alignment
• Rim and Face Alignment Lab
• Laser Alignment Procedure
• Laser Alignment Lab

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

Pat Runnels, FW Murphy

Optimizing Engine Performance Using Advanced Engine Control Systems 

• Ensuring Consistent Peak Performance with Changing Operating Conditions 
• Setup and Adjustments of Fuel Systems, Air Fuel Controls, Ignition Systems and Components 
• Understanding Engine Operation and How It Relates to Engine Longevity and Exhaust Emission Performance

Jim Dettore, Failure Analysis Services, Inc.

• Learn an Eight-Step Process for Determining the Root Cause of Failures
• Four Different Fracture Types and Seven Different Wear Types Covered
• Hands-on Labs and Case Study Analysis of Failed Component Parts

John Mueller, SnackLearning

Topics include:
• Fuels (compositions, qualities, BTU, fuel analysis)
• Fuel Systems-Physical (regulators, carburetors, throttle, controllers)
• Fuel System Adjustments (air fuel ratio concepts for rich and lean burn, adjustment concepts, WKI®
and methane number, air fuel ratio control concepts, engine derates)
• Cooling Systems-Physical (circuits, thermostats, expansion tanks, balance lines, filters, coolant types,
system pressures)
• Cooling Systems (contamination, cavitation, mineral scale, corrosion)