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College of Continuing Education

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In Affiliation with
OSU-Okmulgee

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The 52nd Annual Gas Compressor Conference

2-1/2 Day Courses


Course #1
Engine Emission Optimization

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

  1. Emission and Engine Optimization
  2. Air Fuel Controllers
  3. Catalyst and Carburetors

Instructor: Patrick Colphus, WPI

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Course #2
Operation and Maintenance of High Speed Compressors

This course covers the major compressor components and systems, compression theory, routine compressor maintenance intervals, PT and PV diagrams, sizing, valves, capacity control devices, rod load reversal, troubleshooting, packing and piston rings, shaft alignment, bolting, lubrication, and compressor forces and couples.

Instructors: Joe Baker GE Oil & Gas Operations; Ben Boultin, Hoerbiger Corporation; Danny Holman, JW Operating Co.; Steve Jackson, Hoerbiger Service Inc.; David McCoy, Ariel Corporation; Ernest McCurdy, C.Lee Cook; Rick Ykema and Omar Kabir, Cameron Compression

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Course #3
Basic Electrical Troubleshooting and Ignition Systems

Using a DVOM, technicians will perform electrical troubleshooting procedures. The proper use of wiring schematics usage will be emphasized. This is hands-on experience.

  1. Correct Meter Usage
  2. Electrical Fundamentals
  3. Schematic Reading
  4. Troubleshooting Electrical Circuits
  5. Ignition System Components
  6. Troubleshooting Ignition Systems
  7. Troubleshooting Ignition Systems Components
  8. Ignition Systems
    1. Theory and Components
    2. Electronic Service Program
    3. Interface between the ESM and Compressor Control Panel

Instructors: Gary Medlock, OSU-Okmulgee

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Course #4
Caterpillar Engines

  1. General Gas Combustion Discussion
    1. Rich Burn (Stoichiometric)
    2. Lean Burn
    3. Ultra Lean Burn
  2. General Discussion of Emissions
    1. Rich Burn
    2. Lean Burn
    3. Ultra Lean Burn
  3. Caterpillar Engine Family
    1. G3304 and G3306
    2. G3406,G3408, and G3412
    3. G3508, G3512 and G3516
  4. Cat Gas Engine Setup and Adjustments
    1. Rich Burn-G3300, G3400 and G3500
    2. Lean Burn-G3400, G3500 and G3600
  5. Cat Gas Engine Maintenance
    1. Operation and Maintenance
    2. Maintenance Intervals
    3. Maintenance Operations
  6. Top End and Major Overhaul Intervals
    1. Operation Influence
    2. Maintenance Influence
  7. Caterpillar Literature

Instructor: Al Hunt

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Course #5
Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting and RF Data Communications Systems

This course will cover shutdown panel electrical troubleshooting using various types of panels and the design, installation and maintenance of the RF (Radio Frequency) communications systems used to remotely monitor these panels, and end devices.  Covered will be Licensed MAS, Spread-Spectrum, and Basic Ethernet.

Subjects to be covered:

  1. Troubleshooting Shut Down Panel (Tattletale)
  2. Troubleshooting Shut Down Panel (Annunciator)
  3. Troubleshooting Shut Down Panel (TTD Microprocessor Controlled)
  4. Troubleshooting Micro-controller based control panel components (Thermocouples, RTD’s. 4-20ma signals, Frequency Signals, Serial Communications)
  5. Basic RF (Radio Frequency) Communications (Why use Radio?)
  6. Radio Communications Options; The Advantages and Disadvantages of Licensed 900MHZ MAS, Licensed 450MHZ, Spread Spectrum, Satellite, IP/Networking/Broadband
  7. Basic Radio System “Hands On” Troubleshooting; the equipment you should have and how to use it to find defective system components
  8. Networking and how it relates to the RF (Radio Frequency) environment.
Presenters will be Raymond Carr, FW Murphy; Don Ukens, Wireless Data Communications; Carl Mackinnon, GE MDS.

Course #6
Low Speed Integral Engine/Compressors

This course will cover the unique operating and maintenance of low speed/integral gas engines.

  1. Workshop introduction-Course Objectives
  2. Wire line and mechanical web-deflection
  3. Indicon web-deflection
  4. Product overview-Cooper Bessemer Integral
  5. Two cycle sequence of events
  6. Turbochargers
  7. Balancing two-stroke cycle engines
  8. Fuel systems-Jet cell technology
  9. Oil Analysis
  10. Slow speed compressors

Instructors: Rick Ykema, Cameron Compression, Bill Pullin, T.F. Hudgins; Ralph Green and Jim Wensauer, Reynolds-French Co; Bob Chumley, Polaris Laboratories

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Course #7
Programmable Logic Controller Troubleshooting

This course is designed to give the student a good understanding of troubleshooting a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system. The course will begin with the fundamentals of ladder logic and operation of a PLC then followed by PLC wiring troubleshooting. Students will write several programs using versipro software on computers and download their programs to a GE
PLC interfaced with training stations. In addition, a DVOM will be used in the troubleshooting part of the course.

Subjects to be covered:

  1. PLC overview
  2. Introduction to ladder logic
  3. PLC I/O addressing
  4. PLC Wiring
  5. Ladder logic programming documentation
  6. Relay Logic vs PLCs
  7. Diagnostics and troubleshooting of a PLC system
  8. Hardware modules and accessories
  9. PLC installation and hookup
  10. Hookup various I/O to PLC
  11. Safety considerations

Instructors: Gary L. Hobbie, OSU-Okmulgee

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