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.
2026 Short Courses
Machinery vibration & rotordynamics
Dates January 5 – 9, 2026
Location DoubleTree by Hilton IAH Hotel
This 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.
Reciprocating MACHINERY DYNAMICS
Dates March 30 – April 2, 2026
Location Embassy Suites by San Antonio Hilton Airport Hotel
This 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 and prevent problems.
CCOPS (Centrifugal Compressor Operations)
Dates TBD
Location TBD
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 maintenance strategies.
Rotordynamics
Dates March 30 – April 2, 2026
Location Embassy Suites by San Antonio Hilton Airport Hotel
This course focuses on turbomachines such as turbines, compressors, expanders, motors, pumps, and generators. you will understand the rotordynamics of these machines and their subcomponents to help select, analyze, troubleshoot, and repair them for maximum reliability and minimum vibration problems.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Our short courses are taught by accomplished professional engineers and industry experts in rotordynamics, reciprocating machinery, and centrifugal compressor operations.
Questions? we’re here to help!
For inquires about any short courses offered by the Turbo Lab, please contact Debbie Maggs, Program Manager.
Debbie Maggs
- Program Manager
Phone: (979) 862-7114
Email: [email protected]