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.
2023-2024 Short Course Offerings
Machinery Vibration & Rotordynamics | January 8 – 12, 2024
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton IAH Hotel
The course is designed to benefit both young engineers and veterans. The course will cover basic vibration theory and how to use it to solve mechanical vibration problems experienced in the field. Rotordynamics terminology in common use will be defined and explained, including critical speeds, critical speed inversion, unbalance response and rotordynamic instability.
Centrifugal Compressor Operations | March 18 – 21, 2024
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport Hotel
Centrifugal Compressor Operations for 21st Century Users (CCOPS) is intended for beginning-and intermediate-level professionals to accelerate their understanding of centrifugal compressors and how they are used in oil & gas applications. The course covers design aspects, aerodynamics, rotordynamics, the practical applications of installation, testing, commissioning and procurement.
Rotordynamics | MARCH 18 – 21, 2024
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport Hotel
The Rotordynamics short course is for beginning- and intermediate-level engineers in the petroleum, chemical, power and gas industries. It provides a basis for understanding the rotordynamics—the behavior and diagnosis—of turbines, compressors, expanders, motors, pumps and generators and their subcomponents to help select, analyze, troubleshoot and repair them for maximum reliability. The course is packed with case studies and workshops for hands-on evaluation of actual machines.
Reciprocating Machinery Dynamics | MARCH 18 – 21, 2024
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport Hotel
The course is intended for engineers/analysts who work with plant machinery and piping and must make decisions about the reliability and safety of systems experiencing high vibration.
Previous Courses and CEU Form
For Inquiries About Short Course Program
Debbie Maggs
- Program Specialist
Phone: (979) 862-7114
Email: debbie@turbo-lab.tamu.edu