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Engine and Compressor Operations

Enrollment Instructions

3.3 CEUs

Covers the operation of engines and compressors; participants are taught to operate engines more efficiently by gaining insight into their operation under varying conditions. Participants receive handouts and the PETEX book Reciprocating Gas Compressors.

Length: 4 1/2 days

Course Content

Participants receive instruction in:

  • Engine fundamentals and mechanical relationship
  • Timing diagram
  • Combustion theory
  • Engine characteristics and how they are affected by the following variables:
    • Air delivery
    • Fuel delivery
    • Engine balance
    • Horsepower
    • Jacket water systems
    • Lubrication
    • Ignition
    • Ignition systems
    • Compressors
    • Dresser Rand products
    • Engineered compressor products
    • Specific engine products
      • Waukesha engines
  • Horsepower and torque

Recommended For

Mechanics; maintenance personnel; field compressor operators; plant operators; engine control technicians; and inexperienced engineers and supervisors.

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Dates

  • Scheduled on demand

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