Training & Classes

At MSHS Pacific Power Group, we bring you over 60 years of expertise in high-speed engines across the maritime and standby power generation segments.

Our skilled engineers and technicians are adept at handling all types of engines and generators, making us true leaders in our field. We’re thrilled to announce our initiative, Power and Propel U., which reflects our commitment to sharing the extensive knowledge we’ve accumulated over the years.

Originally designed as a training center for our technicians, we’re now excited to open our doors to anyone eager to learn about the key hardware we work with regularly. Join us on this journey of knowledge and expertise!

MSHS PPG Power & Propel U training Center

Scheduled Classes

Detroit Diesel Two-Stroke V-92 series

Type: Hands-On Technical Training
Location: 6100 South 6th Way, Ridgefield, WA. 98642
Date: June 23-27, 2025
Course Fee: $2,350 per person

This advanced, hands-on course delivers in-depth instruction and practical experience focused on the Detroit Diesel Two-Stroke V-92 series.

Hosted at the new MSHS Pacific Power Group Power & Propel U Training Center in Ridgefield, WA, this course offers a purpose-built environment for real-world engine training.

Participants will complete an in-frame overhaul of a V-92 engine. The training emphasizes best practices in disassembly, cleaning, inspection to OEM specifications, reassembly, tune-up, functional testing, and troubleshooting—delivered in a format designed to build confidence and proficiency.

 

 

Why Attend?

  • Expert-Led Instruction: Taught by experienced Detroit Diesel professionals
  • Hands-On Learning: Work directly on a V-92 engine
  • Small Class Size: Limited to 8 participants to ensure maximum hands-on access and instructor engagement
  • Valuable Skill Building: Ideal for technicians and team leads working with legacy Detroit platforms
  • New Facility: Training takes place in the newly opened Power & Propel U Training Center, a state-of-the-art space designed for technical excellence

What You'll Learn

  • Cylinder heads and injectors
  • Crankshafts and camshafts
  • Blower, aftercooler, and turbocharger assemblies
  • Oil, fuel, and water pumps
  • Piston and liner assemblies
  • Major engine systems

Woodward Controls Certified Training

Hands-on training is ideal for those who need to understand how Woodward controls and associated accessories operate. MSHS PPG certified and factory-trained instructors offer practical, theoretical training in a closed-loop environment.

MSHS PPG offers the largest comprehensive Woodward-authorized training program for specific Woodward products, designed to give you a better understanding of product operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Attendees are eligible for CEU credits or Professional Development Hours (PDH). Time permitting, standard classes may be geared to customers’ specific requirements, covering everything from basic theory through applications to hands-on experience.

Standard classes are held at our state-of-the-art training facility or can be scheduled at your site and are conducted by certified instructors with many years of Woodward experience in engineering, application, and training.

Who Should Attend

Trained personnel can protect your critical operations. If you work with Woodward Industrial mechanical governors or electronic controls systems as a plant or vessel supervisor, instrumentation and electrical (I&E) engineer, maintenance operations, or an applications engineer, these courses will sharpen troubleshooting skills to increase efficiencies and uptime.

On Demand Classes and Descriptions

723 PLUS Digital Speed Control

Duration: 3 days

Woodward 723 PLUS control is a configurable control for prime movers. Both the hardware and software will be covered in class. During the course, the control will be programmed and monitored with Woodward Watch Window and a hand-held programmer. The control will be operated using a closed-loop test set to simulate an engine.

ProTech TPS, GII, and SX Overspeed Safety Systems

Duration: 2 days

Woodward ProTech GII, TPS, and SX are speed Safety Devices for steam turbines. This class is designed to explain the operation, theory, installation, programming, and maintenance. The hands-on portion will include programming, adjustments, and troubleshooting techniques

Basler DECS 200/250 Voltage Regulator & Excitation Control

Duration: 1 Day

This course starts with the fundamentals of AVR and excitation systems, from the wiring diagram moving on to the step-by-step configuring of a DECS200. The class includes hands-on setting up and configuring the two different AVRs and a review of the use of tuning tools.

 

2301A/E Load Sharing and Speed Control

Duration: 3 days

Learn the operation, installation, and adjustments of 2301A (Analog) and the 2301D or E (Digital) Load Sharing Speed Control. Understand how the 2301A and 2301D or E control, actuators, and their associated accessories allow their engines to operate together, either on or off the infinite bus (utility). Hardware and software configuration/monitoring will be explained and connected to a loop test set.

505XT Digital Steam Turbine Control

Duration: 3 days

Review Woodward digital steam turbine control theory and turbine parameters, installation, wiring, operating procedures, programming, and troubleshooting. The handson portion includes programming, adjustments, and troubleshooting techniques on the 505 connected to the simulator with specifically designed examples. Operate the control within a closed-loop test set.

505/505E Digital Steam Turbine Control

Duration: 3 days

The training is directed toward plant personnel involved in the application, operation, and maintenance of steam turbines and control systems utilizing the 505/505E. At the conclusion of the training session, the student should be able to install, program, and operate the 505/505E digital steam turbine control. A 505 control will be operated while connected to a closed loop test set simulating a steam turbine.

Woodward 723 and DSLC / MSLC Synchronizer & Load Control

Duration: 2 Days

This class covers the servicing and commissioning power management systems using the 723 and DSLC & MSLC controls. The training includes the theory, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the 723 and DSLC & MSLC control system with the help of simulators and various modules.

 

Woodward Mechanical Governor Basics

Duration: 3 days

Mechanical Governor Basics including TG, PG, PGA, PGG, PG-PL, UG-8, UG-25, etc. Learn about Woodward’s mechanical governor theory, installation, calibration/testing procedures, and maintenance. Practical training includes hands-on assembly and adjustments of controls.

Woodward GAP (Graphical Application Program) Version 2.xx/3.xx

Duration: 2 Days

This class covers basic programming of the Woodward GAP (Graphical Application Program) software. During the course, GAP™ application programming, as well as monitoring with the use of Monitor GAP utility, will be accomplished.

Woodward MicroNet Digital Turbine Control (TMR, Plus)

Duration: 2 Days

The class covers theory, tuning and some programming of the Woodward MicroNet digital control platform, GAP theory and programming.

UG-8 / UG-40 Mechanical Governor

Duration: 1 day

This class will give you the opportunity to learn about the UG governor. In this class, you will learn the theory, installation, operation, and maintenance of the governor. Calibration and troubleshooting by using the test stand.

easYgen 3000XT Power Management Control

Duration: 3 days

The course covers theory, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the easYgen 3000 control systems using actual controls. Hands-on training includes time for programming, adjustments, and troubleshooting techniques.

PG Mechanical Governor Basics (PGA, PG-PL, PGG)

Duration: 3 Days

This class will give you the opportunity to learn about PG mechanical governor and learn the theory, installation, operation and maintenance of the governor. Calibration and troubleshooting were done using the test stand.

DSLC-2 and MSLC-2 Synchronizer & Load Control

Duration: 2 days

Learn more about the basics of power management. This course will focus on the Woodward DSLC-2 and MSLC-2 controls including theory, installation, operation, and maintenance plus hands-on programming, adjustments and troubleshooting techniques.

Peak 150 Digital Steam Turbine Control

Duration: 2 days

Woodward Peak 150 digital steam turbine controls are used in mechanical drive applications. Hardware, software, and programming will be demonstrated; through a closed-loop test set. Learn how the Peak 150 control, actuators, and their associated accessories allow turbines to operate together, either on or off the infinite bus (utility) or operating a mechanical drive.

Peak 200 Digital Steam Turbine Controller

Duration: 2 days

Woodward Peak 200 digital steam turbine controls are used in mechanical drive applications. Hardware, software, and programming will be demonstrated; through a closed-loop test set. Learn how the Peak 200 control, actuators, and their associated accessories allow turbines to operate.

easYgen 3200 en Español

Duration: 3 dias

El curso cubre la teoría, la instalación, la programación, la operación y el mantenimiento de los sistemas de control easYgen 3200 utilizando controles reales. La formación práctica incluye tiempo para la programación, ajustes y técnicas de resolución de problemas.

Custom Training – Tailored to specific requirements

Customized classes are available on request for most Woodward control products, control platforms, and other MSHS PPG product applications. Dates and class curriculum may be tailored to meet customer-specific application and system requirements. Select custom dates for our standard Woodward mechanical governors and actuators courses to Woodward control products, control platforms, applications, and upper-level electronic controls, including Micronet and GAP software.

Get customized training that fits your schedule and location. We offer on-site training at your facility, as well as training at our locations in Florida, Louisiana, and Washington. Our training programs are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. 

Contact the MSHS PPG Training Coordinator at training@mshs.com to arrange a custom class.

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