Browsing Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia by Title
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])Top Voted for Discussion in 2017: MI Inspections of pumps - (casing thickness) UT, on-line, shops; Methods for preventing reverse rotation, detecting reverse rotation; Hot alignment is there benefits, what temperature; ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])Mechanical seals are the most common method of sealing industrial centrifugal pumps and other rotary equipment. Although the basic concepts of a seal is simple, requirements which can be unique for a specific application. ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])Mechanical/Metallurgical design requirements for pump components; Design and installation for pump baseplates; Proper hydraulic fit of pumps; Mechanical alignment targets/procedures; Pump repair criteria
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])Types of sealless pumps and application limitations such as HP, pressure, temperature, solids, etc. Applications where sealless pumps have been successfully applied, and where they have failed Environmental performance in ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])Operation (single, series, batch products, parallel) Maintenance (mechanical seals, bearings, pigging, vibration) Hydraulic rerates (destaging, volute chipping, volute inserts, impeller underfilling)
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])Unexpected cavitation erosion Key parameters to consider for Root Cause Analysis when experiencing cavitation damage NPSHR, NPSHA, NPSH margin Performance loss due to insufficient NPSHA (margin) NPSH 40,000 hours Cavitation ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])This short course is designed for all personnel that interacts with mechanical seals such as engineers, users, installers, purchasers, reliability engineers, and other industrial plant functions. It starts with basic ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])This course is aimed at technical professionals who need a broad-based introduction to basic pump selection, application and operation. This course starts with the basics and builds to provide a full understanding of ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])Any piece of equipment which has been in operation has a story to tell. The condition of the equipment can reveal a rich set of information which reveals the way the equipment was operated, maintained, and eventually, ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])This short course gives insight into roto-dynamic pump cavitation and provides deeper understanding of particulars like cavitation inception, three-percent head drop, 40,000 hours life criterion, cavitation damage potential, ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])Medium voltage motors are widely applied to plant rotating machinery like compressors, pumps, fans, extruders, mills etc., ranging from a few horsepower to tens of thousands of horsepower. Safe, reliable and successful ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1995)The principal results from an extensive experimental investigation of the steady state characteristics of tilting pad journal bearings are presented. The conditions examined were primarily concerned with operation at high ...
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(Texas A&M University. Gas Turbine Laboratories, 1978)The reliability of a steam turboset is dependent, among other things, on correct functioning of its hydraulic lubrication and control system. An essential requirement is a reliable oil supply over the whole operating range. ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2017)
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2005)This paper presents the results of performance testing of a single-stage centrifugal compressor operating under wet gas conditions. The test was performed at an oil and gas operator’s test facility and was executed at ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1982)Recently, the importance of mechanical drive steam turbine efficiency has been much highlighted in addition to its reliability with drastic increase in fuel cost. In this paper the typical losses in steam turbines are ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1982)Gas turbine performance and efficiency is of increasing interest with the rising cost of energy. The axial compressor of a gas turbine requires 70% of it’s generated horsepower for operation, which makes the compressor an ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M University, 2011)An axially split, opposed impeller, high speed water injection pump ran well for several months. Head, capacity and efficiency started to degrade markedly, but the pump turned freely and was relatively smooth. It was ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries; Texas A & M University. Libraries, 2020)The demand for higher power densities in gear-type compressors is pushing the loading of its already highly loaded pinions to even higher levels. The typically applied tilting-pad bearings are exposed to high circumferential ...