The Turbomachinery Laboratory makes a vital impact on the turbomachinery, pump and related industries through three pathways: research, education, and workforce development. As part of its workforce development arm, the Turbo Lab offers extended short courses throughout the year led by industry experts and academics. Courses range from three-to-five days and offer working professionals valuable education opportunities in an interactive environment. Continuing Education Units (CEU) are awarded upon course completion.
2025 Short Course Offerings
Machinery Vibration & Rotordynamics | January 6 – 10, 2025
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Texas IAH Hotel
The Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics short course offers a practical approach to understanding basic vibration theory and using it to solve mechanical vibration problems. Rotordynamics terminology in common use will be defined and explained, including critical speeds, critical speed inversion, unbalance response and rotordynamic instability. Covers rotordynamic topics including force coefficients for bearings, seals, impellers, turbine wheels and squeeze film dampers; troubleshooting oil film bearings, the finite element and transfer matrix methods, and more.
CCOPS (Centrifugal Compressor Operations) | MARCH 17 – 20, 2025
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Texas Airport Hotel
Entry level professionals will accelerate their understanding of the technology and how it is used in oil & gas applications. Experienced professionals will enhance their knowledge of current technologies and methods, enabling more effective project performance and/or maintenance strategies. All participants will add to their network of industry professionals and be able to share ideas, experiences and questions.
Rotordynamics | MARCH 17 – 20, 2025
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Texas Airport Hotel
The emphasis for this course is on turbomachines such as turbines, compressors, expanders, motors, pumps, and generators. The intent is to understand the rotordynamics of these machines and their subcomponents to help select, analyze, troubleshoot and repair them for maximum reliability and minimum vibration problems. This is not a math-intensive course. Case histories and several workshops for hands-on evaluation of actual machines will be given.
Reciprocating Machinery Dynamics | MARCH 17 – 20, 2025
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Texas Airport Hotel
The seminar will help you understand the fundamentals of machinery and piping vibration and assist you in determining their safety and reliability. You will gain insight into methods for analyzing systems in the design stage to eliminate/prevent problems.
Previous Courses and CEU Form
For Inquiries About Short Course Program
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Debbie Maggs
- Program Manager
Phone: (979) 862-7114
Email: [email protected]