Browsing by Author "Atkins, Kenneth E."

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    • Assessing Rotor Stability Using Practical Test Procedures. 
      Atkins, Kenneth E.; Perez, Robert X. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1992)
      Perturbation testing of an industrial centrifugal compressor in an at-speed balancing chamber is discussed in PERTURBATION TESTING FOR ASSESSING ROTOR STABILITY. The instrumentation and data acquisition techniques are ...
    • Critical Speed Analysis Of An Eight-Stage Centrifugal Pump 
      Atkins, Kenneth E.; Tison, James D.; Wachel, J. C. (Buddy) (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1985)
      A critical speed and unbalance response analysis of an eight-stage centrifugal pump was performed, considering the variation of stiffness and damping coefficients with speed for both the oil firm bearings and the fluid ...
    • Diagnosis And Solution Of High Noise And Vibration Issues After A Propylene Refrigeration Compressor Rerate. 
      Liu, Zheji; Kuzdzal, Mark J.; Atkins, Kenneth E.; Rials, Randy (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2009)
    • Improved Reliability Through The Use Of Design Audits. 
      Wachel, J. C.; Atkins, Kenneth E.; Tison, James D. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1995)
      Rotordynamic design audits of machinery and systems can be used to identify potential problems before manufacture, thus preventing costly project delays and downtime. Machinery engineers need to understand the types of ...
    • Influence Of Gas Seals On Rotor Stability Of A High Speed Hydrogen Recycle Compressor. 
      Atkins, Kenneth E.; Perez, Robert X. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1988)
      A gas seal retrofit project for a 2800 hp, 10200 rpm, five-stage hydrogen recycle compressor is described. This barrel-type compressor operates with a 1205 psia suction pressure and 1490 psia discharge pressure. The unit ...
    • The New Fifth Edition Of API 618 For Reciprocating Compressors - Which Pulsation And Vibration Control Philosophy Should You Use? 
      Tison, James D.; Atkins, Kenneth E. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
      The proposed Fifth Edition of API 618 (“Reciprocating Compressors for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Services”) incorporates significant changes in the section concerning pulsation and vibration control. There are ...
    • Piping Vibration Analysis. 
      Wachel, J. C. (Buddy); Morton, Scott J.; Atkins, Kenneth E. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1990)
      Excessive piping vibrations are a major cause of machinery downtime, leaks, fatigue failures, high noise, fires, and explosions in refineries and petrochemical plants. Excessive vibration levels usually occur when a ...
    • Reciprocating Compressors 101: The User's Perspective 
      Eisenmann, Robert, Jr.; Atkins, Kenneth E.; White, Benjamin A.; McCain, Bruce (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
      This course will present the basic concepts of reciprocating compressor applications from a user’s perspective. There is an introductory section on application basics (why recips?), including selection criteria and industry ...