NGEC 175 — Natural Gas Compressions Technology I
4 credits · Vocational, Energy & Manufacturing
Offered in: Fall
Description
This course delivers an introduction to the theory, application, rotary, and centrifugal natural gas compressor including operating principles, maintenance, and repair of the reciprocating, identification of the component parts and their functions, methods of balancing, and lubrication systems, and design characteristics. This course will also include calculations of gas flow, compressor sizing, rod loads, compressor analysis charts and horsepower ratings. In addition, this course will cover safety, precision measurement, use of the manuals, use of tools, and proper adjustments will be included with overhaul exercises. Restricted to: Natural Gas Engine Compression majors.
Prerequisites & Corequisites
None listed.
Sections
| Section | Semester | Instructor | Schedule | Location | Modality | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H81 | Fall 2026 current |
Jeffrey Hall
Faculty |
M 5:30 PM–7:30 PM | — | HyFlex | — |