Applied Principles of Reciprocating Engines and Compressors provides attendees a solid understanding of how reciprocating engines and compressors should operate and what may cause them to malfunction. Designed for any employee involved in the operation and maintenance of two–stroke and four–stroke cycle reciprocating engines and compressors, this course teaches everything from the valve train, power train, and subsystems to the cycles of events and combustion conditions.
Applied Principles of High Speed Reciprocating Engines and Compressors provides a solid foundation to any employee involved in the operation and maintenance of high–speed reciprocating engines and compressors. The course teaches all major parts and pieces, how the equipment should operate, and what may cause it to malfunction.
Combustion Characteristics covers all aspects of combustion and emissions, with a primary focus on troubleshooting operating changes on a variety of reciprocating engines – two–stroke cycle (2SC) and four–stroke cycle (4SC) engines, as well as naturally aspirated 4SC engines used as generators. Students of this course will receive instruction covering peak firing pressure (PFP), mean effective pressure (MEP), exhaust temperatures, turbocharger speed, fuel consumption, and emissions.
Hours:
32
Prerequisites:
Applied Principles of Reciprocating Engines and Compressors
Combustion Characteristics for High–Speed Engines focuses on all aspects of combustion and emissions. It is a course on how to troubleshoot operating changes on high-speed reciprocating engines. The main purpose of Combustion Characteristics for High-Speed Engines is to discuss these topics – peak firing pressure (PFP), mean effective pressure (MEP), exhaust temperatures, turbocharger speed, fuel consumption and emissions.
Hours:
24
Prerequisites:
Applied Principles of Reciprocating Engines and Compressors
Compressor Characteristics outfits operators with knowledge that enables them to troubleshoot compressor operating changes and improve unit operations. The classroom training provides comprehensive study of reciprocating compressors, thermodynamic and gas laws, and the effect of unloading devices on gas compression, with a focus on the deciphering of horsepower curves. This allows students to understand horsepower curves, how to read them, and how to use them to improve unit operations. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands–on exercises using the equipment to properly balance reciprocating engines.
Hours:
24
Prerequisites:
Applied Principles of Reciprocating Engines and Compressors
Compressor Integrity and Alignment arms personnel in attendance with knowledge allowing them to improve maintenance practices that can potentially compromise compressor integrity, including alignment, rod runout, and clearances. Instruction covers the proper methods to detect critical problems as well as necessary start–up and operating verification procedures.
Coupling and Shaft Alignment is a fundamental course teaching those in attendance how to monitor, measure, and correct equipment alignment. The class includes the steps and procedures for the rim and face alignment method as well as the reverse dial alignment method. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands–on exercises.
Crankshaft Web Deflections and WebMap2® provides those in attendance with the fundamentals of performing crankshaft web deflections. The course covers the theory and purpose, the required steps and procedures, and the interpretation of web deflection data using the WebMap2® software.
CECO’s Engine Balance course provides employees with a comprehensive study of the air delivery, exhaust, fuel, and ignition systems of a reciprocating engine, as well as the use of the equipment needed to properly conduct an engine balance procedure. The on–site class covers the evaluation of normal and abnormal combustion conditions and the systems that are responsible for combustion – air delivery, fuel delivery, and ignition.
The Force–Feed Lubrication Systems course provides employees with an understanding of the oil system used to provide oil lubrication for wear surfaces not in direct contact with the main oil system, such as rod packing, compressor cylinder liners, and power cylinders above the ports (two–stroke cycle engines).
Fundamentals of Electric Motors is a detailed study of electric motors as the prime mover for a gas compressor (centrifugal, reciprocating, or rotary screw), focusing on the components, subsystems, and operation of the equipment. This course uses customized drawing binders of station schematics enabling attendees to apply what they have learned to their specific site.
Fundamentals of Troubleshooting provides a solid foundation of basic troubleshooting skills, and introduces the student to various troubleshooting techniques and their applications and limitations.
Hours:
24
Prerequisites:
Applied Principles of Reciprocating Engines and Compressors, Compressor Characteristics, Combustion Characteristics
Fundamentals of Turbocharger Operations teaches operating parameters of turbochargers, essential components, preventive maintenance items, troubleshooting skills, and how to monitor performance.
Gas Turbines I: Operating Principles of Gas Turbines and Centrifugal Compressors offers a solid foundation to employees involved in the operation and maintenance of gas turbine engines and centrifugal compressors. The course provides a detailed study from the air compressor and the combustor to the events of surge and stall in the gas compressor while teaching the components and subsystems of the unit, its normal and abnormal operating conditions, and how to conduct a startup.
Gas Turbines II: Maintain and Troubleshoot Gas Turbines and Centrifugal Compressors continues where Gas Turbines I leaves off. It provides training for any employee whose job includes scheduling maintenance, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of such equipment. The course also dives into theoretical hands–on elements of the job–checking, maintaining, and troubleshooting gas turbine engines and centrifugal compressors.
Maintenance and Performance Analysis is an advanced–level course that focuses on the skills and expertise necessary to effectively analyze and predict engine performance and reliability.
Hours:
36
Prerequisites:
Applied Principles of Reciprocating Engines and Compressors, Compressor Characteristics, Combustion Characteristics
Oil Analysis is a study of lubricating oil – its properties and its importance in engine lubrication and heat removal. This course teaches how to monitor oil conditions so that you know when to change oil, add oil, or check or replace components that the oil system lubricates.
One–on–One Equipment Analyst Training topics are covered from an operations perspective and are intended to teach practical, useful engine troubleshooting and assessment skills.
Hours:
24
Prerequisites:
Applied Principles of Reciprocating Engines and Compressors, Compressor Characteristics, Combustion Characteristics
This course teaches fundamental concepts of reciprocating engine and compressor operation and general maintenance guidelines and procedures for reciprocating equipment.
Pipeline Pigging begins with a study of the different types of pipeline pigs and their components, then teaches the student each step of the pigging process – specifically, preparation, launch, recovery, documentation, and maintenance.
Precision Measurement is a hands–on course on the basic concepts and the application of precision measurement tools. This course covers basic measurement, mathematics, and the hands–on use of various measurement tools.
Applied Principles of Reciprocating Engines & Compressors
