Topic:
Intro to Reciprocating Compressors, Components, and Troubleshooting
Presenter(s):
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John Ladd is the Engineering Manager at HOERBIGER Service Inc. based in Houston, TX. He supports the North America service branches providing repairs and upgrades on Reciprocating Compressors for the Oil & Gas and Chemical/Petrochemical industry. Prior to his current role he was a Solutions REE Engineering Specialist and Compressor Analyst at HOERBIGER Service Inc. John earned his Master's in mechanical engineering at Colorado State University with a focus on legacy integral pipeline compressors.
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Technical Trainer | Machinery & Vibration Analyst
With 20 years of experience in the Machinery Reliability field, I specialize in reciprocating piston compressors, hyper compressors, and gearbox analysis and machine protection. In my current role, I deliver technical training seminars and hands-on sessions, sharing my expertise in centrifugal and reciprocating machinery analysis, motion amplification, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
I am passionate about creating and delivering customer-facing and online training courses, covering all aspects of reciprocating compressors and analysis/monitoring technologies.
Details:
Half-day (4-hour) interactive workshop
Exact time: 8:00AM to 12:00PM
Description:
Reciprocating compressor are critical for the entire oil and gas infrastructure but they are some of the most misunderstood and overlooked pieces of equipment. This course is designed to introduce engineers, operations, and maintenance personnel to reciprocating compressors and their performance defining components, as well as the underlying theory for their operation. This course will also cover the most common issues encountered and provide the tools to identify and troubleshoot these concerns.
Upon course completion, the participants will have solid foundation in reciprocating compressors and the knowledge to troubleshoot the most common concerns encountered.