Gulf South Rotating Machinery Symposium

Technical Courses, Short Courses and

Tutorial Details

April 24-26, 2017

Crowne Plaza Executive Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

www.gsrms.org

Register @ www.gsrms.org

gsrms@outreach.lsu.edu

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GSRMS 2017 Schedule-At-A-Glance

Monday, April 24

Registration - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Atrium Golf Tournament, The Island - 11:30 Check-In Exhibitor Setup - 1 - 9 p.m. – Premier Ballroom Short Courses - 1-5 p.m. Technical Course - 1 - 5 p.m. Exhibitor Appreciation Reception 6 - 8 p.m. – Premier Ballroom Tuesday, April 25 Registration - 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Atrium Breakfast – 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. - Premier Ballroom Exhibits Open - 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. – Premier Ballroom Lunch – Noon – 1 p.m. – Premier Ballroom Technical & Short Courses/Tutorials - 8 - 5 p.m. 2017 GSRMS Social - 6 - 8 p.m. – Premier Ballroom Wednesday, April 26 Registration - 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. – Atrium Breakfast – Premier Ballroom - 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Exhibits Open - 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. – Premier Ballroom Lunch - Premier Ballroom – Noon – 1 p.m. Technical & Short Courses/Tutorials - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibit Teardown – 2-5 p.m.

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Welcome from the GSRMS 2017 President—Marty Flach

2017 GSRMS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT - 2016 & 2017

Marty Flach, ACI

PAST PRESIDENT - 2014 & 2015 Dennis Schaibly, Kaydon

Education Committee Dennis Schaibly, Kaydon

Lisa Graves, LSU-CE

Exhibits Committee Chair - Darren Lesinkski, Total Lubricants US, Inc. Vice-Chair - Chuck Henry, Sulzer Turbo Services

Finance Committee

Jim Meadows, Amasa Services

Marketing Committee Chair - Jeff Derosia, Denka

Committee Josh Berard, Ignition Systems & Controls

Mike Hebert Trevor Miller, Solar Turbines

Jarrett Willoughby, TOTAL Specialties USA Inc.

Program Committee Chair - Lou Boothe, Arkos Field Services

Committee Allan Bailey, IVC Technologies

Carl Bourque, Chevron Buddy Broerman, SWRI

Allen Gilson, Solar Turbines, Inc. Don Keller, Shell

Terry Tumminello, GE Oil and Gas Chris Zielewski, ExxonMobil, Retired

Golf Committee

Chair – Marty Flach, ACI

LSU Continuing Education GSRMS Host Institution

Douglas Weimer, Executive Director Lisa Graves, Conference Manager

On behalf of the GSRMS advisory board members, I want to personally welcome you to

the 2017 Gulf South Rotating Machinery Symposium. The past couple years have cer-

tainly been full of both challenges and changes to the oil and gas industry. We continue

to experience the loss of highly experienced people and we are very focused on current

market conditions both locally and around the world. This symposium will provide you

the opportunity to learn from industry experts on a broad ranges of topics relevant to

the oil and gas industry today. It is our goal to provide engineers, operators, and me-

chanics an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn best practices, and develop a

knowledge base that will assist them for many years to come.

Learn everything you can from these industry experts to make yourself better at what

you do. If you are an "end user", let this information and training make you smarter at

operating, maintaining and repairing your machinery. Please take time to visit our ex-

hibiting companies. These companies are some of the best in the industry. They can

assist you with the products and services you need to do your job. If you are an

“exhibitor”, listen to your customers. Learn what they need from you, strive to be the

best supplier for their changing needs.

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2017 GSRMS CONFERENCE SPONSORS

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED

COMMITMENT IN SUPPORT OF GSRMS

PLATINUM LEVEL

GOLD LEVEL

SILVER SPONSOR

MEDIA SPONSORS

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2017 GSRMS Exhibitor List and Map

We thank all exhibitors for their support of the 2017 conference!

Booth # Company

1 Elliott Group

2 ErgonArmor

3 Adhesive Services

4 E/CPET

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6 American Gear

7 FlexiCrew

8 Hoist & Crane

9 SAMCO Enterprises, Inc.

10 Graphalloy

11 McNeese University

12 LSU College of Engineering

13 Vizaar Industrial

14 Robert L Rowan & Associates

15 Ariel Corporation

16 StarTech/Pruftechnik

17 Sulzer Turbo

18 Ignition Systems & Controls

19 Hoerbiger Compression Tech

20 TOTAL Specialties USA

21 Windrock

22 UE Systems

23 Kaydon Ring & Seal

Booth # Company

24 & 25 Alfred Conhagen

26 Sinor Engine

27 Solar Turbines

28 Pioneer Engineering

29 Texas Rotating Equipment

30 ACI

31 Engine Worx

32 & 33 John Carter/Control Worx

34 IVC Technologies

35 NEAC

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37 Philadelphia Gear

38 & 39 GE Oil & Gas

40 Gas Compression Magazine

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44 Empowering Compressors

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46 Compressor Tech 2

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GS R M S 2 0 1 7 T E C H N I C A L C O U R S E S

M O N D A Y , A P R I L 2 4 T H

TC1 – Laby - Reciprocating Compressor Maintenance - (Hands On)

Instructor: Lou Boothe, Arkos Field Services

Course date/time:

Monday, April 24 - 1-5 pm

Tuesday, April 25 - 8 am - 5 pm;

Wednesday, April 26 - 8 am - 12 pm

Description: A two day hands-on mechanical technical course covering selected mainte-

nance procedures on Laby Compressor units.

1. Compressor Maintenance - Disassembly of compressor cylinders - Inspection and qualifi-

cation of components - Documentation of as found conditions - Documentation on forms -

Reassembly of compressor cylinders - Documentation of reassembly and as left conditions -

Documentation on forms 2. Compressor – Inspection and documentation of the crankcase,

main and conn-rod bearings and running gear.

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Short Courses (4 hr.) The following programs included in price of conference registration

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Gas Turbine Performance (Measuring, Maximizing, and Maintaining)

Monday, April 24 – 1 – 5 p.m.

Speaker: John Peterson, BASF Corporation

This introduction to gas turbine performance provides the attendee with a basic understanding of the cycle theory, its

calculation, and the variables that most significantly affect output and efficiency. It also provides the methodology to

use actual field data, along with the manufacturer’s design data, to assess or predict gas turbine performance in a

practical way. Such knowledge is a significant step toward an improved operational outcome with regard to output,

efficiency, reliability, availability, and overall cost of ownership. PowerPoint slide presentations are used throughout,

and an Excel-based cycle evaluation or prediction calculation is demonstrated.

Topics include the value of air and fuel filtration, and fuel conditioning that help maintain expected performance, as

well as various techniques (steam, water, or air injection) that enhance performance. In addition, the significance of

certain mechanical conditions (clearances, wear, etc.) in the compressor and the turbine’s hot gas path are explored.

These are important in managing the inevitable deterioration in gas turbine output over time due to wear and degra-

dation, and decision-making with regard to performance restoration through targeted component replacement.

Finally, practical techniques to establish a continuous ongoing gas turbine performance assessment program will be

suggested, as well as how to leverage just a few key measurements into a comprehensive check-up of your gas turbine

operation. Case studies of significant performance restorations are also included.

Gas Turbine RCFA: Blade Failures

Monday, April 24 – 1 – 5 p.m.

Speakers: John Macha & Hector Delgado, SWRI

Gas turbines blade failures can have a major economic impact due to downtime and corrective maintenance costs.

Failure analysis is required to reduce the cost of operation by preventing future failures. The goal of root cause failure

analysis (RCFA) is to identify the cause and to avoid recurrence. High cycle fatigue plays a major role in a good number

of failures and in some cases accounts for more mechanical failures than any other mechanism. This paper presents

typical methodologies carried out to conduct failure analysis of gas turbine blade failures due to high cycle fatigue.

Specific analyses are referenced to steps in the RCFA process. Tools available for assisting failure analysis are also pro-

vided in this technical course. The Machinery program at SwRI is internationally known for its expertise in gas turbine

technology, rotor dynamics, and design audits. SwRI has helped develop and operate reliable, safe turbo and recipro-

cating machinery for more than 50 years. SwRI combines custom consultations, extensive field experience, with world

leading analytical, computational, and test capabilities. SwRI has completed contract work for all major oil and gas,

power generation, and manufacturing companies.

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Predictive Maintenance PDM

Monday, April 24 – 1 – 5 p.m.

Speaker: Don Sanger, IVC Technologies

PDM Awareness training is meant to highlight the different Predictive Maintenance technologies found in today's industrial en-

vironment and to explain their uses for Condition Monitoring purposes. There are also basic discussions on maintenance Best

Practices and how they affect the life span of your rotating equipment. This short session is designed for people new to plant

maintenance, all the way up to seasoned veterans who might have never been exposed to Predictive Maintenance technologies

or Condition Monitoring techniques. Predictive Maintenance Programs have been proven in industry to be a far better method

of managing rotating equipment rather than relying solely on time based Preventative Maintenance techniques. This short ses-

sion is designed to highlight the different PDM technologies commonly found in today's industrial environment and give you the

why & how to apply them at your facility.

Basic Thermodynamics of Reciprocating Compression

Tuesday, April 25 – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Speaker: Greg Phillippi, Ariel Corp.

This short course will cover the fundamental thermodynamic principles that govern reciprocating compressors. This will include

discussions of pressure-time and pressure-volume diagrams, capacity, volumetric efficiency, power and compression efficiency.

In addition, it will cover the effects of changing conditions, gas analysis, temperature, and pulsation. Mechanical design details

will not be covered in any significant detail. An understanding of the basic thermodynamics is vital and forms a good foundation

for a deeper understanding of the mechanical aspects. This short course is intended to provide the very basic fundamentals of

how a reciprocating compressor works. This knowledge then provides a solid foundation on which to learn more intricate de-

tails.

The New OSHA: Adapting to Changes in OSHA Enforcement

Wednesday, April 26 – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Speaker: Ken Wells, Lifeline Strategies

Prosecutors are increasingly hitting managers and executives with criminal charges for company OSHA violations. New OSHA

reporting rules mean that the chances of an incident putting a company under OSHA’s spotlight have increased. This discussion

-focused presentation will explore new OSHA trends, what they mean to participants and why companies that don’t focus on

compliance before an incident may find it hard to escape the agency’s scrutiny.

Ultrasound 101 - An Introduction to Airborne & Structure-borne Ultrasound

Wednesday, April 26 – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Speaker: Adrian Messer, UE Systems, Inc.

Ultrasound has become a must have technology for any plant and facility's maintenance & reliability program. This short course

will provide a thorough overview of ultrasound technology and how it continues to enhance condition monitoring, equipment

reliability, and energy conservation efforts. From compressed air, gas, and steam leaks to mechanical and electrical systems,

ultrasound technology has been used to reduce energy waste, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, eliminate equipment failure,

increase production while decreasing downtime. Ultrasound technology, instrumentation, and software will be discussed, along

with best practice information on creating routes, establishing baselines and alarm levels, and reporting and documentation.

Sound file examples of electrical anomalies such as corona, tracking, and arcing will be used. Along with sound examples of

bearings and bearings in the process of being lubricated. Learn the many benefits of using ultrasound technology to improve

reliability efforts. From compressed air/gas leak detection, steam traps, bearings, condition based lubrication, and electrical in-

spection, ultrasound is the most versatile PdM tool available.

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Tutorials (2 hr.) - The following programs included in price of conference registration

How Lubricant Cleanliness Affects Machine Life and Reliability

Speaker: Gregory Gaubert, Gaubert Oil

Tuesday, April 25 – 8-10 a.m

Particle contamination in lubricants is the No. 1 cause of lubricant-related equipment failure, according to

industry experts at Noria Corporation. Machinery Lubrication magazine says particle contamination is the

No. 1 cause of hydraulic system failures and estimates 82 percent of component wear is particle-induced,

with abrasion wear accounting for two-thirds of that figure. Worse, particles in contaminated lubricants

can stop equipment by damaging the individual components that keep equipment running. Money spent

repairing the effects of particle contamination is money lost. This presentation will highlight the benefits

and challenges of creating a focus on lubricant cleanliness.

Operators, An Under Utilized Resource

Speaker: Julien Le Bleu, Sage Technologies, LLC

Tuesday, April 25 – 8-10 a.m.

Every plant has operators. They are an untapped resource to improve reliability at a marginally low cost.

The operator believes is job is to make good product, do it safely, and prevent environmental excursions.

Management expects them to also detect problems early and do troubleshooting. The operators are not

usually taught about things like pump curves and troubleshooting skills. This should be remedied.

No matter how good your pump rebuilding capabilities are nor how correctly the overhaul is done the op-

erator, through lack of knowledge, can cause equipment to wreck. This 2 hour class will touch on items

that can be taught to operators to improve their observation skills as well as how their centrifugal pumps

produce pressure and flow. Also taught will be various items that can cause a pump to not produce de-

sired flows and pressures that overhauling a pump will not fix. The pump curve will be explained in the

simplest of terms so that troubleshooting can be demonstrated.

Technical Advancements for Re-rating or Replacing Rotating Equipment.

Speaker: David Bucci, Elliott Group

Tuesday, April 25 – 2-4 p.m.

This presentation will take into consideration aerodynamic design, mechanical limitations, machine life

assessment, and physical space limitations both inside the casing of the machine and on the compressor

deck when a plant operator is considering new operating conditions for compressors and/or steam tur-

bines. It will help the operator determine whether it is more beneficial to rerate an existing machine, or

replace it with a new drop-in machine. Additionally, the difference in the time it takes to install a rerate

and the time it takes to install a new drop-in machine will be evaluated with an eye toward minimizing the

duration of a plant turnaround.

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Compressors & Pumps Piping Systems - Vibration & Pulsation Basics, Rules of Thumb, & Case Studies

Speaker: Buddy Broerman III, SWRI

Tuesday, April 25 – 2-4 p.m.

Basics of pulsation and vibration control will be explained while presenting various case studies. The case

studies will include piping systems that are attached to compressors or pumps. Both reciprocating and cen-

trifugal compressor piping systems will be discussed. There will be more discussion regarding reciprocating

compressor piping systems than centrifugal systems due to the fact that recip compressors inherently gen-

erate relatively high-amplitude, low-frequency pulsations that can cause vibrations. Plunger/recip pump

piping systems will also be discussed. Rules of thumb will be discussed as relevant during the case studies.

Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants -Uses and Applications

Speaker: Darren Lesinski, Total Specialties US, Inc.

Tuesday, April 25 – 2-4 p.m.

This presentation will be geared toward applications in refineries and chemical plants and will cover defin-

ing environmentally acceptable lubricants, targeted applications, and key governmental legislation. Key

performance attributes of all available EAL technology will be discussed toward maximizing return on in-

vestment, (“ROI”) in suitable applications.

2 Stroke Cooper Bessemer Integral Compressor Roundtable

Speaker: Bill Seymour, GE Oil & Gas

Wednesday, April 26 – 9 – 11 a.m.

2 cycle Cooper Bessemer Engine & Compressor Sequence of Events

This session covers the basic function of the internal combustion of the Cooper Bessemer 2 Cycle Engines

and their description. An overview of a basic Cooper Bessemer compressor and the sequence of events dur-

ing operation. Basic maintenance on both engine & compressors can be discussed. Signs & indicators and

Cause & Effects of operation will be discussed.

Basic Engine Systems of a 2 Cycle Cooper Bessemer: The five main support engine systems will be ex-

plained. Fuel – Ignition – Lubrication – Combustion Air – Cooling Water Systems

Question & Answer Session on Product Improvement: A description of the newest engine & compressor

upgrades. An open discussion of the latest upgrades and closing Remarks

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Field Balancing Tips and Tricks

Speaker: Dan Stilp, PRUFTECHNIK

Wednesday, April 26 – 9-11 a.m.

Starting with a review of the fundamentals of field balancing, we will cover many of the different condi-tions that look like unbalance but have outer causes. In addition we will cover the various tips and tricks one can use to get you through difficult field balancing problems such as resonance.

Corrosion, Erosion & Fouling Prevention and Protection

Speaker: Matthew Konek, Elliott Group

Wednesday, April 26 – 2 – 4 p.m.

Corrosion, erosion and fouling have long been problems for rotating equipment. Corrosion is caused by

impurities such as hydrogen sulfide, which can be found in the process gas of compressors. These impuri-

ties can attack the components, even to the point of failure. Corrosion is often found in steam turbines too,

due to impurities in the steam. Fouling occurs when a solid substance, usually polymers, adheres to the

internal rotating and stationary surfaces of a compressor in contact with the process gas. It can block the

flow path of the compressor, gradually reducing its efficiency and it can cause increased vibration levels in

the rotating element. This presentation will explain what these problems are, how they arise, and how to

solve them using specialized fluid injection systems and anti-fouling coatings.

Digital Solutions for Gas Compression

Speaker: Alison Mackey, GE Oil & Gas

Wednesday, April 26 – 2 - 4 p.m.

Introduction to development of big data in oil & gas, remote monitoring & diagnostics and asset perfor-

mance management, including optimization for equipment and operations. Target audience – operators,

maintenance teams & engineering teams.

Microprocessor Surge Control

Speaker: Allen Gilson, Solar Turbines

Wednesday, April 26 – 2 – 4 p.m.

This tutorial will cover the basics of surge control and how it protects the compressor. It will identify com-

mon issues, and how to distinguish a problem with the surge control as opposed to a problem elsewhere.

Not only is surge in the compressor poorly understood, but the effects the surge control system has in oth-

er areas, such as process control, are also overlooked.