Courses

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 Pullman, 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 

• Insuring 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