Courses

For more information about this program, please contact:

Jessie DeArman

jessie.de.arman@ou.edu

Course One: Engine Emission Optimization

August 11 & 12, 2026

Patrick Clophus, WPI 

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

Outline

• 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: Operation and Maintenance of High Speed Compressors

August 11 & 12, 2026

Jacob Riggs, Jeff Stover, Kyle Hermberg - Ariel Corporation, Bill Pullin - Reynolds French, Patrick Taylor - Hoerbiger Corporation of America

Outline

• Basic Compression
• Compressor Package and Components
• Bolt and Torque
• Compressor Operation
• Packings and Rings
• Maintenance Intervals
• Compressor Troubleshooting
• Compressor Lubrication
• Compressor Valve Design and Troubleshooting
• General Compression Updates

Course Three: Compressor and Engine Performance and Operation

August 11 & 12, 2026

Jeff Stover and Kyle Hermberg - Ariel Corporation and Ken Hall - Caterpillar

Course tailored to engineers, technicians and industry professionals. Learn how to use Ariel Performance Program software and how to optimize compressor performance using capacity control. Learn to use Gas Engine Rating Pro (GERP), understanding gas engine fuel systems and how gas composition affects performance. Course will require laptop with Ariel’s Performance software downloaded.

Outline

• Gas Engine Basics
• Gas Fuel Basics
• Detonation and Treatment
• Lean vs Rich Combustion
• GERP
• Emissions and Aftertreatment
• Ariel Performance Software
• Capacity Control

*Laptop with downloaded software required. Program required: Ariel Performance Program, requires Ariel Member's Only Login

Course Four: Caterpillar Engines

Tim Holley - Warren CAT

August 11, 2026

Outline

• 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 Five: Centrifugal Compressors

TBA

August 12, 2026

Outline

• 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

Course Six: Coming Soon

TENTATIVE - Applied Compressor Controls & I&E Troubleshooting

August 11, 2026

Outline

Coming Soon

Course Seven: Coming Soon

TENTATIVE - Sealing Systems, Materials & Lubrication Fundamentals

August 12, 2026

Outline

Coming Soon