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The Rotordynamic Integrity Of A New Machine - Vertical Hydraulic Turbine In Cryogenic Fluids
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
This paper presents the rotordynamic characteristics of a vertical submerged hydraulic turbine generator obtained during design, manufacturing, shop testing, and site testing. The hydraulic turbine represents a new design ...
Selection Of API 614, Fourth Edition, Chapter 3, General Purpose Lube Oil System Components For Rotating Process Equipment
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
Lube oil systems are utilized in rotating process equipment to lubricate and cool hydrodynamic bearings. These systems are essential to the life and maintenance-free operation of the process equipment. Dependable performance ...
Reducing Life-Cycle Costs For Pumps Handling Cryogenic Fluids
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
Advancements in the science of sealing technology have had a dramatic effect in increasing equipment reliability and reducing the cost of equipment ownership. One such area of success has been the pumping cryogenic fluids ...
Future Of The Pump Industry
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
Vibration Field Problem Resolved With Analytical Diagnostic Approach And Innovative Impeller Design
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2007)
Several pump units of the same design installed in various locations is the USA with different duties exhibited high vibrations above API limits with process fluids (SG - 0.5 to 0.6) from rated point down to minimum ...
Discussion Groups / International Pump User Symposium (19th : 2002)
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2002)
Solving Structural Vibration Problems Using Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) And FEA: Part I & Part II
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2009)
This tutorial focuses on vibration issues in pumps primarily for power plants, refineries, and municipal water and waste water treatment plants. Over the years, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the end user ...
Successful Modification Of Vertical-Turbine Pumps For Capacity And Reliability Improvement
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
A modification of seven 560 hp vertical-turbine pumps was carried out with outstanding
results to improve their actual capacity. The installation was limited to 64% of its rated
capacity, which was never reached, and the ...
Mechanical Seals In Dead-End Service In The Pulp And Paper Industry
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
The pulp and paper industry as well as all other industry branches are subject to continuous, ongoing development. Mechanical seals have already replaced stuffing-box packings in virtually all pulp and paper factories in ...
Multiphase Pumping With Twin-Screw Pumps - Understand And Model Hydrodynamics And Hydroabrasive Wear
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
Crude oil and gas production can be enhanced by multiphase pumping from the well subsea to far distant production platforms. The twin-screw pump has proven quite suitable for this application. The positive displacement ...