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Vertical Pump Problems and Solutions
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
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Improving Mean Time Between Pump Failures
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
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
An End-User’s Guide to Centrifugal Pump Rotordynamics
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
This tutorial discusses concepts and methods involved in performing and evaluating rotordynamic analysis, focusing on centrifugal pumps. The presentation includes Lomakin Effect, Gyroscopic Effect, Cross-Coupling, Rotordynamic ...
Gas Turbines and Associated Auxiliary Systems in Oil and Gas Applications
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
This tutorial elaborates on the various gas turbine auxiliary systems; for mechanical drive applications in oil and gas projects, from an EPC contractor perspective. The tutorial briefly introduces the basics of gas turbines ...
Navigating the Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Conservation Standard and Test Procedure for Pumps
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
As the compliance date of January 27, 2020 approaches, the complexity of the US DOE Energy Conservation Standard (ECS) and Test Procedure (TP) for Pumps leaves many pump manufacturers, distributors, engineering procurement ...
Precision Grouting of Critical Rotating Equipment
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Recently, there has been a trend in the way new equipment is being mounted that affects precision grouting during installation. Improper grouting not only wastes material, but can result in misalignment, unnecessary ...
Protective Wisdom: HF Releases and Associated Pumps
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Catastrophic releases of hydrofluoric acid from pumps in Alkylation Units are a matter of public record. Exposure to HF can be fatal and specific safety measures are needed to enter the unit. Therefore, the reliability of ...
Fundamentals of MV Drives
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Medium voltage ASDs (MV Adjustable Speed Drives) and motors are widely applied to plant rotating machinery like compressors, pumps, fans, extruders, mills, kilns, etc., ranging from a few horsepower (HP) to tens of thousands ...
Fundamentals of MV Motors
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Medium voltage ASDs (MV Adjustable Speed Drives) and motors are widely applied to plant rotating machinery like compressors, pumps, fans, extruders, mills, kilns, etc., ranging from a few horsepower (HP) to tens of thousands ...
Lifetime of Gas Turbines Hot Section Parts in an O&G Environment
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
The main driver to define the time between overhauls of a gas turbine is the life of the hot components. For an Oil&Gas operator, a turbine overhaul represents a major cost and therefore is a key point for performance ...