Browsing by Author "Eisenmann Jr., Robert C."

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    • Integrally Geared Compressor Failure due to excessive pipe strain 
      Lopez, Marcela; Eisenmann Jr., Robert C. (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, 2022)
      Following a complete overhaul of an integrally geared compressor, the compressor failed upon startup. The compressor ran for 7 seconds before the machinery protection system tripped the machine. During disassembly, it was ...
    • Reciprocating Compressor Motor Vibration During Initial Start-up 
      Eisenmann Jr., Robert C.; Nasef, Yasser (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, 2022)
      Shortly after start-up of a new 4 throw 3 stage reciprocating compressor, high motor vibration was recorded on a machinery monitoring system. The single bearing motor vibration levels reached 260 microns (10.25 mils) during ...