Gas Turbine & Compressor Short Course

SwRI is hosting a Gas Turbine & Compressor short course.

Southwest Research Institute
Building 77 – Training Room
6220 Culebra Road
San Antonio, TX

Schedule

Days 1 – 3: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Day 4: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Why Attend?

The gas turbine industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by expanding electric power generation for AI and cloud data centers, increasing oil and gas production, and continued investment in LNG liquefaction and export facilities. This growth is creating strong demand for engineers and technical professionals with expertise in gas turbines and compressors.

Course Overview

This intensive 3.5-day short course provides a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in gas turbine and gas compressor technology. Participants will gain the practical knowledge needed to successfully specify, apply, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot turbomachinery used in power generation, oil and gas production, LNG facilities, and industrial process applications.

Beyond the technical lectures, the course emphasizes practical application through interactive discussions and real-world case studies drawn from decades of field experience. Instructors will present actual operating and troubleshooting scenarios, allowing participants to develop systematic approaches to diagnosing and resolving gas turbine and compressor issues.

The course also provides valuable opportunities to interact and network with fellow engineers, operators, maintenance personnel, and industry professionals.

Upon completion, participants will return to their organizations with enhanced technical knowledge, improved troubleshooting skills, and greater confidence in operating and maintaining turbomachinery safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Course Topics

• Introduction to Industrial Gas Turbines and Centrifugal Compressors
• Root Cause Failure Analysis of Gas Turbines
• Turbomachinery Dynamics
• Machinery Performance Testing and Troubleshooting

Course Leaders

Dr. Jeff Moore, SwRI
Dr. Tim Allison, SwRI
Dr. Natalie Smith, SwRI
Dr. Rainer Kurz, RKSBenergy LLC

Cost

The short course cost is $1,800 USD per registrant. Registration includes 3.5 day in-person short course instruction, training materials, and class exercises. Breakfast and Lunch provided for attendees.

Payment must be received by October 26, 2026, to keep your reservation.

Cancellation

No course refunds will be made after October 26, 2026. Registration will close November 2, 2026, to allow time for security checks. Substitutions for the courses will be accepted, preferably with advance notice. If SwRI cancels the short course due to circumstances beyond SwRI's control, SwRI shall refund the registrant the previously paid registration fee. Registrants will be asked to complete paperwork to process any refunds.

For more information, please contact Jeff Moore.