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Reducing Life-Cycle Costs For Pumps Handling Cryogenic Fluids
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
Advancements in the science of sealing technology have had a dramatic effect in increasing equipment reliability and reducing the cost of equipment ownership. One such area of success has been the pumping cryogenic fluids ...
Future Of The Pump Industry
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
Vibration Field Problem Resolved With Analytical Diagnostic Approach And Innovative Impeller Design
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2007)
Several pump units of the same design installed in various locations is the USA with different duties exhibited high vibrations above API limits with process fluids (SG - 0.5 to 0.6) from rated point down to minimum ...
Discussion Groups / International Pump User Symposium (19th : 2002)
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2002)
Solving Structural Vibration Problems Using Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) And FEA: Part I & Part II
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2009)
This tutorial focuses on vibration issues in pumps primarily for power plants, refineries, and municipal water and waste water treatment plants. Over the years, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the end user ...
Successful Modification Of Vertical-Turbine Pumps For Capacity And Reliability Improvement
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
A modification of seven 560 hp vertical-turbine pumps was carried out with outstanding
results to improve their actual capacity. The installation was limited to 64% of its rated
capacity, which was never reached, and the ...
Mechanical Seals In Dead-End Service In The Pulp And Paper Industry
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
The pulp and paper industry as well as all other industry branches are subject to continuous, ongoing development. Mechanical seals have already replaced stuffing-box packings in virtually all pulp and paper factories in ...
Multiphase Pumping With Twin-Screw Pumps - Understand And Model Hydrodynamics And Hydroabrasive Wear
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
Crude oil and gas production can be enhanced by multiphase pumping from the well subsea to far distant production platforms. The twin-screw pump has proven quite suitable for this application. The positive displacement ...
Investigations Into The Contamination Of Lubricating Oil In Rolling Element Pump Bearing Assemblies
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
The use of rolling element bearings in pumps is standard practice. Of the many factors that affect their long-term performance, contamination in the bearing lubricating oil plays a major part. Of particular concern are ...
Tutorial On Steam Turbine Drivers For Fossil And Nuclear Feed Pump Applications
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2008)
This tutorial will present an overview of the operation and design of steam turbines used for driving reactor and boiler feed pumps, called a boiler feed pump turbine (BFPT). Overall, these turbines are designed in much ...