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
CCOPS (Centrifugal Compressor Operations)
Dates March 16–19, 2026
Location Turbomachinery Laboratory, TL Conference Room 163, College Station, TX
The CCOPS short course is intended for early and mid-level rotating equipment professionals who want to enhance their knowledge of centrifugal compressor design and the design and operation of centrifugal compression systems. The compressor design portion of the course examines the aero/thermodynamic, mechanical (bearings, seals and impellers) and rotordynamic aspects of the design and analysis of centrifugal compressors and their components. This material is supplemented by coverage of compression system related topics such as compressor selection, configuration and layout, installation, transient operation, performance evaluation and process/anti-surge control. A brief introduction to various drivers and compression train components is also included.
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.
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.
Machinery vibration & rotordynamics
Dates April 6–10, 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.
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]