Browsing Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia by Title

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    • T05 - Overspeed Trip Systems 
      Bayless, Bruce; Yates, Kevin; Shane, Scott (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Electronic overspeed detection system (speed sensors and logic devices) Number, logic Speed sensing gear Sensor type Electro-hydraulic solenoid valves De-energize to shutdown (API default) Number, location, orientation ...
    • T06 - Reciprocating Compressors 
      McCain, Bruce; White, Ben; Bayless, Bruce (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Advanced Condition monitoring Modern wear components design, reliability and failures Maintenance strategy / Best Practices Industry standards API 618, API 688, API 670 annex P, ISO 13631, etc. Capacity Control speed, ...
    • T07 - Advanced Topics In Centrifugal Compressor Design 
      Sandberg, Mark; Baldassarre, Leonardo; Baumann, Urs; Kuzdzal, Mark; Moore, Jeff; Pettinato, Brian; Sorokes, James (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Meeting current rotordynamics stability standards CO2 Compressors High flow coefficient/Mach number impellers Coupling and alignment impacts on asymmetric rotordynamics Sour gas/Chloride implications on material ...
    • T08 -Turbo Expanders & PRTs 
      Kassie, Lil; Kranz, Robert; Kassie, Justin; Shafer,Don; Linden, Dave; Vachon, Nick; Seamon, George; Goode, Jim; Rewoldt, Charles; Calafell, Dag (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      DGS operating characteristics Unidirectional versus bidirectional Seals faces and seats, O rings materials Explosive decompression Primary seal gas supply control system Primary seal failure detection Primary seal gas vent ...
    • T09 - Dry Gas Seals for Compressors 
      Weyermann, Hans; Quoix, Bernard; Baldassarre, Leonardo; Delrahim, Joe; Crane, John; Johnson, Emery; Herfurth, Sean (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      DGS operating characteristics Unidirectional versus bidirectional Seals faces and seats, O rings materials Explosive decompression Primary seal gas supply control system Primary seal failure detection Primary seal gas vent ...
    • T10 - Integrally Geared Compressors 
      Addison, Bradley; Kisor, Kevin; Matthews, Terryl; Schwarz, Carl (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      How to specify an integrally geared compressor Typical process applications Controlling an integral gear compressor - IGV, VFD Rotordynamic considerations
    • T11 - Turbomachinery Bearings and Annular Seals 
      Whalen, John; Leader, Malcolm; Guedry, Michelle; Davidson, Thomas; Mathis, Alan (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Turbomachinery bearings Sleeve and tilting pad journal bearings Babbitt bearing failures Bearing upgrades Clearances Installation Oil Annual seals Polymer seals Centrifugal compressor applications Designing an upgrade Polymer ...
    • T12 - Protection Systems Integrity 
      Kassie, Lil; Locke, Steve; Kranz, Watson, Seamon, Kassie, Miller, Rewoldt (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Attendees Topics of Interests Reliability Limits of components and systems Considerations for new systems Interlocks Integrity Interlocks testing Surge system integrity and testing LOPA (Layer Of Protection Analysis) SIL ...
    • T13 - Screw Compressors 
      Matthews, Terryl; Atkins, Ken; Kisor, Kevin; McCain, Bruce; Jumonville, Jigger; Goode, Jim; Manthey, Tim (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      API Standard 619 for screw compressors Wet and dry Silencers for dry screw compressors Noise reduction methods Lubricants and lubricant carryover for flooded screw compressor Over-compression and under-compression Pulsation ...
    • T14 - Gas Turbine Operation and Maintenance 
      Kurz, Rainer; Gonzalez, Francisco; Haught, Jeff (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Preventive/predictive maintenance Condition monitoring Air filtration onshore and offshore Fogging/evaporative cooling/inlet chilling Liquid fuel handling and storage Gas fuel issues Lean premix combustion and emissions ...
    • T15 - Steam Turbine Design, Operation, and Maintenance� 
      Patel, Vinod; Cole, Alan; Bhat, Gampa; Kumar, Arun; Moreno, Joe; Barrington, Brian (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Overhaul intervals Maintenance practices Solid particle erosion Contract versus in-house maintenance Mechanical driver turbine issues - design et al Steam path repairs Turbine casing and alignment issues Steam turbine ...
    • T16 - Compressor Controls 
      Sandberg, Mark; Kurtz, Rainer; McWhirter, Jeff; Day-Towler, Meera; Downing, David; Weatherwax, Mark (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Surge Detection Logic - Trip or not on Surge Detection? Compressor Control Redundancy Requirements Is the primary purpose of an anti-surge valve a control or protection? Check valve locations and their impact on ...
    • T2 - Auxiliary Lubrication & Fluid Seal Systems - Design, Component Selection & Predictive Maintenance Guidelines 
      Fordthoffer, William; Forsthoffer, Michael (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Although the majority of Fluid Seal Systems today are Dry Gas Seal Systems, most Refinery and Chemical Plants still have Oil based seal systems. Approximately 60-70% of unscheduled critical (unspared) equipment shutdowns ...
    • T4 - Centrifugal Compressors 201 
      Moore, Jeff; Koch, Jay; Sorokes, James; Hardin, James; Kurz, Rainer (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      This course supplements the Centrifugal Compressor 101 course by covering in greater detail four key areas related to compressors: aerodynamics, rotordynamics, performance and mechanical testing, and surge control. It is ...
    • T5 - An Introduction to Hydrodynamic Bearings as used in Industrial Turbomachinery 
      Whalen, John; Blair, Barry; DeCamillo, Scan (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      This course is intended for engineers and technicians working with critical rotating equipment, it will also benefit managers and supervisors that have some rotating equipment responsibility. While most of the material is ...
    • T6 - API 692 Dry Gas Seals 
      Eisenmann, Robert; Demetiou, Jim; Parker, Chuck (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Dry Gas Sealing Systems for Axial, Centrifugal, Rotary Screw Compressors and Expanders. API 692 1st edition defines design, application, testing, installation, commissioning and start-up requirements for compressor dry gas ...
    • T7 - Industrial Gas Turbines 
      Kurtz, Rainer; Meher-Homji, Cyrus; Gonzalez, Francisco; Brun, Klaus (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      The course covers the new advanced technology gas turbines by outlining all the major components of gas turbines, such as axial flow compressors, axial flow turbines, and dry low NOx combustors. The components of a gas ...
    • T8 - Steam Turbine 101/201 Combined, Basic Knowledge of Steam Turbine 
      Jain, Rishav; Fleming, Justin; DuBose, Jason (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      It is shown as the outline in this short course that the role of steam turbine, history, classification, basic structure, components and their function, manufacturing and design process and control system. And also, the ...
    • T9 - Lateral Rotordynamics of Petrochemical Equipment - Review, Examples and Problems 
      Kocur, John; Cloud, C. Hunter (Turbomachinery Laboratory; Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      Reliability and operability of rotating equipment is strongly tied to its dynamic behavior. High vibrations resulting from poorly designed machinery can lead to bearing damage, efficiency loss due to internal rubbing, ...
    • Table of Contents for the Proceedings of the 10th International Pump Users Symposium 
      International Pump Users Symposium (10th : 1993) (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1993)