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TT12 - Turbomachinery for Refinery Applications
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [2019])
This tutorial covers the basics, applications, and operation of compressors, expanders, steam turbines, and gas turbines in refinery applications. Modern refineries utilize a wide range of turbomachinery that must flexibly ...
TT01 - Tutorial on Centrifugal Compressor Surge Control
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [2019])
For every centrifugal compressor installation, the design of the surge control system is vitally important to prevent damage of the compressor internal components, seals, and bearings. While most surge control systems are ...
Field Testing Of Gas Turbine Driven Centrifugal Compressor Packages - Test Procedures And Measurement Uncertainties.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1997)
Field testing of gas turbine compressor packages requires the
accurate determination of efficiency, flow, head, power, and fuel
flow in sometimes less than ideal working environments.
Nonetheless, field test results ...
Gas Turbine Performance - What Makes The Map?
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
The power and efficiency characteristics of a gas turbine are the result of a complex interaction of different turbomachines and a combustion system. This tutorial addresses the basic characteristics of each of the components, ...
Field Performance Testing Of Gas Turbine Driven Compressor Sets.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1999)
Field testing of gas turbine compressor packages requires the accurate determination of efficiency, flow, head, power, and fuel flow in sometimes less than ideal working environments. Nonetheless, field test results have ...
Short Course T5 On Surge and Surge Control Systems
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2011)
Gas Turbine Degradation
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2014)
There is a strong incentive for gas turbine operators to minimize and control performance degradation, as this directly affects profitability. The area of gas turbine recoverable and non-recoverable performance degradation ...
Gas Turbine Packaging Options And Features
(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
This tutorial provides an overview of typical packaging options for gas turbines in industrial applications. Applicable standards are discussed. The requirements for different systems, such as air filtration and fuel systems ...
Gas Turbine Performance and Maintenance
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2013)
Proper maintenance and operating practices can significantly affect the level of performance degradation and thus, time between repairs or overhauls of a gas turbine. Understanding of performance characteristics of gas ...
Experimental Evaluation of Effectiveness of Online Water-Washing in Gas Turbine Compressors
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2013)
An investigation of the effectiveness of online combustion turbine axial compressor washing using various purity grade waters and commercial washing detergents was performed. For this project, blade surface fouling dirt ...