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Unexpected Vibrations in Gearbox Caused by System Integration Issues
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
This case study deals with a 24MW turbo-compressor unit composed of a gas turbine, a speed reduction gearbox with a lube oil pump mounted on its low speed shaft and two compressors in series. The unit was subject to high ...
Failure, Repair and Overhaul of 5 MW Right Angle Reduction Gear Box
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
L-1403A &B are 5 MW Right Angle –Double reductions gearboxes installed between Turbine (TP-1403) and Cooling water Pump (P-1403). Both gearboxes reported high vibration after 15 months of continuous operation one after the ...
Rotordynamics Analyses of a Modified Hydraulic Power Recovery Turbine
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Problem Statement, Machine Information, Torsional Model & Assumption, Torsional Response & Results, Tuning Methods, Field Validation, Conclusion
Cooling Water Pump Gearbox Diagnostics, Failure and Remedial Actions
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Failure of an industrial scale bevel gear assemble in 2.5 years of its commissioning. The gear box drives a pumps rated at 16240m3/h at 47.5 meter of head. The unit developed an abnormal noise with slightly higher impacting ...
Digitalization in Oil & Gas
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Attendees Topics of Interests
• IoT
• Cyber Security
• Data Connectivity
• Cloud Solutions
• Integrated Engineering Design Tools
• Predictive Analytics
• Autonomous Operations
• Asset Performance Management
• ...
Resolving High Vibration On a Vertical Pump
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
There is a single stage vertical pump installed in Acetic Acid area in a petrochemical plant. The unit is vertical high
pressure (HP) reactor feed pump (High speed single stage, 230 kW, 12338 rpm & 3.444 gear ratio) driven ...
Resolving Structural Vibration Issues On a Multi Stage Pump
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
There are three multistage pumps supplied as part of a new project for transporting diesel from one location to another.
Earlier, the transportation of diesel was carried out using trucks for this facility. The availability ...
Steam Turbine Steam Control Valve Failure
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
The Wet Gas compressor is one of the most critical assets in a FCCU/RCCU of a oil refinery.
The back pressure steam turbine driver of this compressor faced two failures in the main valve stem of the steam inlet valve. ...
Base Plate Corrosion and Premature Bearing failure in RO Pump
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
On 19th Aug 2017, abnormal noise noticed from RO (Reverse osmosis)
Membrane Feed pump coupling area. Checked the vibration for pump &
motor and found very high vibration at Pump Drive end. The vibration level
at Pump DE ...
Turbomachinery and Pump Vibrations
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
This group will discuss plant machinery vibration detection, monitoring, and diagnosis, from a Plant O&M point-of-view. All
attendees will be encouraged (but not required) to participate in discussions, and contribute ...