Event Date/Time: Nov 16, 2011 | End Date/Time: Nov 16, 2011 |
Registration Date: Nov 16, 2011 | |
Early Registration Date: Nov 16, 2011 |
Description
Course Information:
Overview
This one day course is designed for both technical professionals and field staff and will provide participants with a detailed understanding of the natural gas compression process, rotary compressor components and hardware as well as practical operating guidelines to optimize production and minimize downtime on natural gas compressors. Other topics include performance evaluation, optimized loading curve review, oil management and compressor trouble shooting.
A complete set of course materials and lunches are included.
Outline
Properties of Natural Gas
Rotary Compressor Hardware and Components
Compression Process
Volumetric Ratio
Oil Management
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Optimized Loading Curves
Compressor Evaluation & Monitoring
Case Studies
Questions and Discussions
Instructor(s): Andrew Miles
Andrew Miles brings 19 years of applied experience in engineering design and operations to his role as instructor. A registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas, Andrew has spent the majority of his career working in the natural gas industry, predominantly with a focus on natural gas compression. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Engineering from the State University of New York at Maritime College (1988) and an MBA from Rice University (1999). The first 6 years of Andrew’s career were spent in an engineering and operations supervisory role. After relocating to Houston, Andrew began his focus on the natural gas industry, and gained experience in natural gas compressor design, operations, and business development. Currently, Andrew applies all of his efforts in natural gas compressor optimization and fleet management, where he interacts with numerous clients on a weekly basis in both office and field environments. One of Andrew’s passions is engineering and technical instruction; specifically teaching courses in natural gas compressor operations and design.
Venue
Additional Information
Delivery Method: Classroom Training
Fee: $ 795 USD
Location Houston, TX
CEU: 0.8 Continuing Education Units
PDH: 8 Professional Development Hours
Certificate: Course Attendance Certificate Issued Upon Completion
Sessions: Date Start Time - End Time
1. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM