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An End-User's Guide To Centrifugal Pump Rotordynamics
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2007)
This tutorial outlines the basics of pump rotordynamics in a form that is intended to be machinery end user friendly. Key concepts will be defined in understandable terms, and analysis and testing options will be presented ...
Centrifugal Pump Mechanical Design, Analysis, And Testing
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
This tutorial discusses hydraulic and mechanical issues that are of primary importance in centrifugal pumps and their systems, and how pump users can best address these issues. It is shown how to concise and orderly review ...
Rotor Instability Problems In An Integrally Geared Compressor Supported By Tilting Pad Bearings.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
The appearance of a strong subsynchronous instability in an overhung compressor highlights the fact that rotordynamic instabilities are not restricted to high-pressure multistage between bearing compressors with overhung ...
Avoiding Failures In Centrifugal Pumps
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2002)
Pump reliability problems are responsible for a large amount of the maintenance budget and lost-opportunity cost at chemical plants, refineries, and many electric utilities. This tutorial outlines the typical reasons for ...
Basic Pump Rotordynamic Analysis And Specifications
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2005)