Training Session

Join us at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, December 2nd, at Kinder Morgan, Conference Room 1BCD, 1001 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002. Class registrants are responsible for parking.

SPEAKERS

Karl W Heideck & Bryan K. Oakes

TOPIC

Motor Starting in Midstream Applications: Conventional Methods, Soft Starters, VFDs, Synchronous Transfer, and Installation Best Practices

TRAINING PRICING

• Individual Member: $148.50
• Non-Member: $165
• Owner/Operators that are Corporate Members: $0

Breakfast will be provided. The cost also includes a ticket for the luncheon immediately following the training.

AGENDA

Motor starting methods training to include conventional motor starting technologies. The class will include:

• In-depth coverage of VFD starting and synchronous transfer options, open versus closed transition, voltage and frequency matching, transfer methods, and breaker coordination.
• • Medium voltage soft starting (MVSS), complete with planning factors and capabilities.
• • Electric motor installation and alignment best practices.

By the end of the class, participants should be able to:

• Explain why motor-starting methods are selected for a given application.
• Compare across-the-line, reduced-voltage, soft-start, and VFD starting.
• Evaluate starting current, torque, acceleration time, and voltage drop.
• Describe VFD operating principles, key settings, bypass arrangements, and common faults.
• Explain synchronous transfer methods and considerations.
• Identify standby-generator considerations and planning factors.
• Select an appropriate starting method using practical application criteria.
• Describe motor installation and alignment best practices.

Karl W Heideck leads the Business Development team for Medium Voltage Drives and Systems, providing technical application and engineering support for systems used in North American projects. His application experience includes pumps, fans, compressors, extruders, conveyors, mixers, crushers, and advanced test-stand drive systems. He brings extensive management and technical expertise in developing solutions, products, and sales strategies across the WEG portfolio. Karl’s managerial experience includes industrial systems business segments serving the oil and gas, chemical, water, iron and steel, cement, marine, mining, and paper industries.

Karl holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, with a concentration in Power Systems, from Drexel University. He is an active member of IEEE and has authored and published technical papers at IEEE PCIC. He has also written application white papers and delivered technical training seminars for industry professional organizations, technical universities, and trade association hosted webinars. Military service in the United States Army and retired at the rank of Major (Infantry).

Bryan K. Oakes is an experienced engineering and product management professional specializing in medium-voltage induction motors, with a strong background in motor design, engineering leadership, and product development. He spent 12 years as Design Engineering Manager, supporting motor applications in the oil and gas, chemical, hermetic, mining, and pulp and paper industries.

As Product Manager for Medium-Voltage Induction Motors, he combines technical expertise with product strategy to develop competitive solutions that meet demanding industrial application requirements. He works across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customer application teams to translate technical needs into product improvements and market opportunities.

Bryan is an active task member of API 541, API 547, API 546, IEEE 841, and IEEE 841.2. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UNC Charlotte and is a Senior Member of IEEE. He has authored and presented technical papers at IEEE PCIC/PPIC conferences, developed technical papers, and delivered technical training seminars for industry professionals.