Browsing by Author "Patterson, Donnie"

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    • Balance Line Flow Monitoring Diagnoses Pump Problem 
      Patterson, Donnie (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries; Texas A & M University. Libraries, 2020)
      Two stage BB1 style pump. Lean Solutions service in Gas Separation Plant. Operating at 6075 gpm with 1470 ft of head. Running Plan 53C for mechanical seals. Recently rebuilt and new seals installed
    • CSP07 - Cavitation in VFD Driven Mainline Pumps in Series 
      Patterson, Donnie (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Review of start-up cavitation issue for pumps in series. Presents initial findings, performance curve review and solution that solved the issue.
    • Structural Natural Frequency Tuning on a Vertical Pump 
      Patterson, Donnie (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
      This case study demonstrates the steps taken to solve a structural resonance issue on a VFD driven vertical pump installed in the field. Topics discussed include problem validation, steps taken to solve the issue, the ...