Courses

For more information about this program, please contact:

Christopher Guthrie
Program Director
Email: cdguthrie@ou.edu

Course One: Engine Emission Optimization

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

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: Caterpillar Engines

Wyatt Underwood, Tim Holley - Warren CAT

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 Four: Centrifugal Compressors

Chris Laws, Solar Turbines, Inc.

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 Five: Coming Soon

Ariel

Outline

Coming Soon

Course Six: Coming Soon

Course Seven: Coming Soon