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Simplified Modal Analysis For The Plant Machinery Engineer
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
Experimental modal analysis and operating deflection shapes (ODS) are powerful tools in vibration analysis and machinery troubleshooting. However, the machinery plant engineer often doesn’t believe such techniques are ...
Valve Performance And Life Of Reciprocating Compressors
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
The operation of a reciprocating compressor is closely linked to the performance of its valves in terms of life and efficiency. Most operators report that the most significant cause of forced outages of reciprocating ...
Noise Trouble Shooting on a Variable Speed Planetary Gear Application for Off-Shore Process Gas Compressor
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
How Important Are The Protection Systems & Valve Design That Can Contribute To The Equipment Integrity On Reciprocating Compressors
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
Comparison Of Different Variable Speed Compression Train Configurations With Respect To Rotordynamic Stability And Torsional Integrity
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
Wherever a variable speed gas compression train is needed for Oil & Gas upstream applications as well as for gas storage applications the primary decision has to be made between a gas turbine driver and an electric motor ...
Improving Reliability On A Centrifugal Compressor Experiencing Frequent Bearing Failures
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
A 1957 vintage multi-stage centrifugal compressor, critical in a refrigeration process, had a history of poor reliability and LP stage bearing failures. Around 1995 the HP casing had been replaced and upgraded. In early ...
Reverse Rotation Of Compressor - Drive Turbine Train Can Cause Major Damages (A Case Study of Delayed Coker Unit Wet Gas Compressor Drive turbine Barring Gear Damage Due to Reverse Rotation: Its Detection, Diagnosis & Correction)
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
Analysis Of Solid Particle Surface Impact Behavior In Turbomachines To Assess Blade Erosion And Fouling
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
Solid particle admission is one of the principal damage and failure mechanisms in turbomachines such as gas turbines, axial, and centrifugal compressors. Significant interest exists within the turbomachinery industry to ...
Centrifugal Stage Performance Prediction And Validation For High Mach Number Applications
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
Centrifugal compressors used for process applications like Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants require operation at high machine Mach numbers (>1) due to the heavy gas and reduced footprint requirements. Performance guarantees ...
Steady State Performance Prediction Of Directly Lubricated Fluid Film Journal Bearings
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)
Predicting the performance of directly lubricated bearings is a challenge facing bearing manufacturers and end users alike. In this study, thermoelastohydrodynamic (TEHD) theories are applied to analyze three directly ...