Gas Machinery Conference 2025

Join Ariel at the GMRC Gas Machinery Conference • Kentucky International Convention Center

Join Ariel as we participate as a Triple Flame Sponsor and exhibitor at the 2025 Gas Machinery Conference (GMC) in Louisville, Kentucky. GMC takes place September 28th to October 1st at the Kentucky International Convention Center. The GMC Conference is dedicated to bringing industry leaders together to discuss technical issues and solutions within the rapidly changing gas machinery industry.

At GMC, Ariel's technical staff and other industry experts will lead technical training and educational workshops on testing and maintenance of gas compression machinery. You can meet Ariel team members for one-on-one discussions at booth 601 and join us on September 29 for the Ariel hosted Monday Night Special Event at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory.

Please visit the GMC website for registration and conference agenda.

Ariel participating Short & Mini Courses:

  • An In-depth Review of API Specification 11P 3rd Edition Packaged Reciprocating Compressors

    • Monday, Sept. 29, 8:00-11:00 am / Room M104

  • Torsional Vibration Mitigation using Drive-End Dampers for Reciprocating Compressors and Optimizing Damper Performance through Driveline Tuning

    • Monday, Sept. 29, 3:45-4:45 pm / Room M112, Mr. Thomas Stephens, Mr. Matthew Thorn

  • Basic Thermodynamics of Reciprocating Compression Utilization

    • Tuesday, Sept. 30, 8:00-11:00 am / Room M100, Mr. Patrick Campbell

  • Reciprocating Compressor Lubrication and the Effects of Surface Tension: An Alternative Theory to Oil Dilution

    • Tuesday, Sept. 30, 9:30-11:00 am / Room M107, Dr. Clint Lingel

  • The Ariel Smart Compressor (ASC) – The Next Generation in Compression Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Data Management

    • Wednesday, Oct. 1, 10:00–11:30 am (8 min update), Mr. Peter Duchini

  • Understanding the Plethora of Capabilities, Performance, Safety, Operational, and Process Reports for Reciprocating Compressors

    • Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1:15-4:15 pm / Room M107, Mr. Patrick Campbell

With a legacy dating back to 1966 and more than 70,000 compressors shipped worldwide, Ariel continues to set the standard in reciprocating compressor manufacturing for the energy industry. At this year’s conference, Ariel’s experts will be on site at booth 601 to discuss the “Connected Compressor” platform—the latest evolution of the Ariel Smart Compressor (ASC). The team will also highlight new product innovations, including Ariel’s hydrogen mobility compressor (KBH), the Electronic Variable Clearance Pocket (eVCP), frame upgrades, and additional enhancements designed to meet the evolving needs of the gas compression industry.

To register for the GMC Conference, visit the GMC website.

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