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Solving The Vibration Problem Of A Vertical Multistage Cryogenic Pump
(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1987)
Recent experience in solving the shaft breakage and seal rub problem of a vertical, eight-stage liquid nitrogen pump at a plant site is documented. Several initial field tests conducted to diagnose the vibration problem ...
Complete Analysis And Simulation Of Reciprocating Pumps Including System Piping
(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1987)
A computer model is presented for the analysis and simulation of a complete reciprocating pump installation. The model takes into account cylinder thermodynamics, valve dynamics, and acoustic pulsations in the suction and ...
Vibration Monitoring Of Vertically Mounted Pumpstools For Manufacturers And Users
(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1987)
Recent efforts to develop and implement techniques to monitor and diagnose problems in submerged vertical shaft pumps are summarized. Projects based on iterative analytical and experimental efforts were implemented on ...
Considerations For Proper Sizing And Material Selection To Optimize Slurry Pump Performance
(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1987)
Two significant problems are commonly identified when slurry pumps are used in process industries: sizing the pump to satisfactorily suit the service conditions and selecting the appropriate wear resistant materials to ...
Table of Contents for the Proceedings of the 4th International Pump Symposium
(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1987)
Compressor Performance Modelling And Monitoring.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1987)
One of Du Pont's plants operates a 20,000 hp synchronous motor driven process air compressor consisting offour compression sections and three intercoolers (Figure 1). A six percent capacity increase from refitting the first ...
Revamping The Air Compressor In An Ammonia Plant.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1987)
Revamping the compression equipment in an ammonia plant can help optimize plant output and improve overall efficiency. In this case, proper sizing of the revamp is important for optimum results.
The reformer air compressor ...
Major Revamp And Retrofit Of Identical Process Compressor Trains.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1987)
Major uprates of process compressor train performance can be achieved utilizing the existing machinery. The following is a broad overview of a project to revamp two identical compressor trains to achieve levels well over ...
Retrofitting Gas Turbines With Computer Control.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1987)
Retrofitting gas turbines with microprocessor based controls has improved reliability and performance in the areas of speed control, temperature control, and load control. The rationale behind control system retrofits is ...
Table of Contents for the Proceedings of the 16th Turbomachinery Symposium
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1987)