Sometimes when tasked with an effort that has been done many times before, the same path is followed over an over again. Sometimes the saying “Just because we have always done it that way, doesn’t mean it’s right” is very ...

Metallurgy upgrades for high TAN crudes and existing NPSH problems required the installation of two (2) new Atmospheric Towers and two (2) new Vacuum Tower Bottoms Pumps. • The new pumps are 450 HP and 1800 rpm versus ...

The purpose of this work is to present the first results of a practical approach developed for measuring the performance on energy and carbon of turbomachinery installed at offshore oil production plants, based on the ...

There are several sources of non-synchronous forced vibration of centrifugal compressor rotors. Many of them are aerodynamic phenomena, created within the gas path of the compressor. Phenomena such as impeller stall, ...

Abnormal situations are events that are outside of normal plant operating modes. It is estimated that the U. S. economy could reduce costs by $20 billion per year by avoiding abnormal situations. Modern control systems can ...

The reduction of abrasive wear and extension of the endurance of pumps requires a system analysis. Various pump types demonstrate different tribological systems under abrasive wear, which are basically dominated by sliding, ...

Contrary to popular concept, in most cases, thermal energy is the real VALUE in cogeneration and not the electricity. The proper consideration of the thermal demands is equal to or more important than the electrical demands. ...

The concept of a thermal powered absorption heat pump is not a new or revolutionary idea. It has been successfully demonstrated in the lab and prototypes have been installed in the field. Units have been successfully applied ...

High-efficiency home designs have significantly reduced sensible cooling loads, and some building codes and IAQ standards have begun requiring continuous outdoor ventilation air. These trends have led to an increased ...