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Technical Tuesday: Pre-Lube Pump Strainer

Technical Tuesday

A strained strainer straining to strain… Oil filtration is a critical part of reliability and our industry has played a role in developing filtration methods, standards and practices. But there is a frequently found dirty little secret—we often overlook the pre-lube pump strainer as part of the filtration system. Does your maintenance plan include cleaning the pre-lube pump strainer? Want to know more tips and tricks of the industry? Plan to attend the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. See Event Information

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Technical Tuesday: Chipping a Tooth

Chipping a tooth over the weekend, doesn’t mean what it once did. While you wont find a dentist set on the exhibit floor, we have just about every other vendor a compressor station might need. Meet the vendors, see product demonstrations, attend classes and talk with expert users. Join us at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA or contact us for more information.

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Technical Tuesday: Oil Flush

An oil flush is like a low cholesterol diet for your engine—but are they worth it? The great thing about an oil flush is that it breaks loose debris and contamination in your engine. The worst thing about an oil flush is that it breaks loose debris and contamination in your engine. And that can be risky if your filters don’t catch the debris. So when is the reward greater than the risk? And how should it be done? We can answer those questions for you. Plan to attend the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. See Event Information

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Technical Tuesday: Ignition Performance

Worried that you’re losing your spark? No need to turn to romantic advice. There is equipment on the market to monitor ignition performance and we can help you read the patterns to light up your life. Get your mojo back or up your game at the EGCR. Meet the vendors, see product demonstrations and talk with expert users. Plan to attend the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. See Event Information

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Technical Tuesday: Pigging and Cleaning

This little pigging went mud riding on the way home. Have you ever considered the impacts of conventional lubrication/over lubrication in your compressor cylinders? Compressor oil ends up in the pipeline, and then your company has to incur the expense of removal through pigging and cleaning. If you’re looking for a way to mitigate those expenses, there are multiple vendors that have mini or micro lube systems to reduce compressor oil use. Meet the vendors and talk to operational experts at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable on September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. See Event Information

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Technical Tuesday: Cooling System Performance

Let’s talk cooling system performance. Cooling system failures can lead to a smoking hot good time ─ if you are into spending money and pulling wrenches. Whether it is air, oil or water cooled, we have the skinny on how it works. Turbines, recips or auxiliary equipment, we can walk you through operating, inspecting and maintaining it. Join us at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA or contact us for more information.

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Technical Tuesday: Lubrication Systems

All that glitters is not gold… some times it is just as expensive though! Want to know more about lubrication systems, filtration selection and performance, importance of oil viscosity, oil sampling, and all things lubrication? We can help with that! Join us at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, September 14-16, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA or contact us for more information.

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EGCR is Rescheduled to September 14-16, 2021

As a direct result of the on-going coronavirus pandemic, and after the most serious consideration of current updates on the availability of the vaccine and company travel restrictions, the Executive Committee of the EGCR has made the decision to move the EGCR from May 4-6, 2021 to September 14-16, 2021. We will be at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh and all elements of the event (exhibit hall; keynote; classes; Welcome Reception; Tuesday evening reception, golf tournament, etc.) will remain the same.

We realize that some of you have already begun planning for the May event and wanted to be sure to give you ample time to adjust your planning to join us in September. Our previous policy of registration fee roll-over remains in effect. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Technical Tuesday: Reline a Compressor Cylinder

There are many ways to reline a compressor cylinder, but this is definitely the coolest… The liner is manufactured to be interference fit with the compressor ID. To install, the liner is soaked in liquid nitrogen to shrink it enough to fit into the compressor cylinder. Once in place, the liner is held to prevent movement while it warms up. Once it is back to ambient temp, it will be there until someone cuts it out.

Want to know about the other installation methods? Plan to attend the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable, May 4-6, 2021 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. See Event Information

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