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    • Ji, Chenxi (2017-12-12)
      This research proposed to establish a quantitative assessment framework for a site selection study of liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal by considering both chemical process safety and marine transportation ...
    • Marson, T. F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Many Plant Engineers profess to need help organizing and establishing a comprehensive, continuing energy management program. This paper describes the methods utilized to establish the State and National award-winning ...
    • Bradshaw, Simon; Hawa, Jeremy; Salerno, John (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2014)
      The choice of which lubrication strategy to apply for pump bearings has implications for both the short term characteristics exhibited by the bearings and their long term reliability. When lubricating rolling element ...
    • Luo, Q.; Liu, Z.; Xiong, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Influence factors on safety of indoor air quality (IAQ) were analyzed in this paper. Some regeneration compositions resulting from potential indoor chemical reactions may be more harmful to habitants. A few building flaws ...
    • Dowson, Phillip; Rishel, Douglas M.; Bornstein, Norman S. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1995)
      Power recovery expander turbines in the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) process operate under certain conditions that can adversely affect their performance and operational capability or integrity. For instance, erosion ...
    • Aikens, Kurt; MacWilliams, Scott; Gilarranz, José; Sorokes, James M.; Hermes, Viktor (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries; Texas A & M University. Libraries, 2021)
      This tutorial delves into the factors that impact the accuracy of turbomachinery performance predictions. The discussion is broken down into three parts… the influence of engineering tools / procedures, the impact of the ...
    • Aikens, Kurt; MacWilliams, Scott; Gilarranz, Jose; Sorokes, James M.; Hermes, Viktor (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, 2022)
      This tutorial delves into the factors that impact the accuracy of turbomachinery performance predictions. The discussion is broken down into three parts… the influence of engineering tools / procedures, the impact of the ...
    • Bouchelle, M. P.; Parker, D. S.; Anello, M. T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      A load research project by the Florida Power Corporation (FPC) is monitoring 200 residences in Central Florida, collecting detailed end-use load data. The monitoring is being performed to better estimate the impact of FPC's ...
    • Glew, Thomas C. (Texas A&M University. Gas Turbine Laboratories, 1980)
      This paper covers the use of gears in turbomachinery applications. It reviews the contents of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and American Petroleum Institute (API) standards. During the course of an ...
    • Huebner, Michael (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2015)
      Any piece of equipment which has been in operation has a story to tell. The condition of the equipment can uncover a rich set of information which reveals the way the equipment was operated, maintained, and eventually, ...
    • Huebner, Michael (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
      Any piece of equipment which has been in operation has a story to tell. The condition of the equipment can uncover a rich set of information which reveals the way the equipment was operated, maintained, and eventually, ...
    • Lowden, Paul; Liburdi, Joseph (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1985)
      The analysis of turbomachinery failures is a highly specialized field requiring a detailed understanding of superalloy metallurgy, moderate and high temperature failure mechanisms and an appreciation of the stresses, ...
    • Bukhari, Haseeb; Ahmed, Ahtsham (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
      L-1403A &B are 5 MW Right Angle –Double reductions gearboxes installed between Turbine (TP-1403) and Cooling water Pump (P-1403). Both gearboxes reported high vibration after 15 months of continuous operation one after the ...
    • Criqui, Albert F. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1994)
      Many false sources of "vibration" in rotating machinery of all types are described and discussed. The focus is on the practical distinction between actual vibration and spurious indications of vibration caused by problems ...
    • Kaufman, S. G.; Martin, V.; Falk, M. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
      With few exceptions, fan vendors do not provide a written guarantee regarding aerodynamic performance. Some fan vendors even go so far as to state in their terms and conditions of sale that fan performance is not guaranteed ...
    • Monroe, R. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      Axial fans are used for thousands of industrial applications consuming millions of kilowatts daily. The decision that saves dollars is to either automatically change fan speed or change blade pitch to save up to 50 percent ...
    • Brown, Royce N. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1991)
      The fan laws, particularly what the limits are in their use is described. The derivation is covered very briefly. To help understand some of the fan law uses, centrifugal impeller characteristics are covered, particularly ...
    • Martin, V. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2009-05)
      "In order to establish the aerodynamic performance characteristics of a custom fan or even a line of fans, the accepted practice of the industry is to carry out testing on a scale model in a laboratory to develop its fan ...
    • Cicatelli, Giancarlo; Panceri, G.; Scotti, A.; Schiavello, Bruno (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2010)
    • Cicatelli, Giancarlo; Schiavello, Bruno (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
      Summary: The case. Initial analysis. Root cause analysis. Solution implementation. Results. Conclusions.