Browsing by Author "Hess, Thomas D."

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    • Babbitted Bearing Health Assessment 
      Whalen, John K.; Allen, Jim; Hess, Thomas D.; Craighton, Jack (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
      Within most plants there is often a desire to extend the time between outages. Several factors determine this but one to consider is the bearings ability to run for the extended time. This Tutorial will address common ...
    • Coupling Credible Failure Modes and Owner Options to Intervene 
      Locke, Stephen R.; Burgess, Michael J.; Corcoran, Joseph P.; Hess, Thomas D. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2013)
      While all machine component failures can impact reliability, cost and production, some like coupling failures may have safety risks for personnel. Intervention requires us to build appropriate steps into our machine and ...
    • The Design And Application Of A Squeeze Film Damper Bearing To A Flexible Steam Turbine Rotor. 
      Leader, Malcolm E.; Whalen, John K.; Grey, Godfrey G.; Hess, Thomas D. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1995)
      A critical multistage steam turbine in a large chemical plant experienced high vibration levels and frequent repairs. Numerous failures occurred while passing through the rotor's first critical speed including heavy rubs. ...