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Thermoplastic Labyrinth Seals For Centrifugal Compressors.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2004)
For over 15 years now, the efficiency and reliability of centrifugal compressors have been enhanced by the application of thermoplastic materials to the eye, shaft, and balance piston labyrinth seals. Traditionally these ...
API 613 Fifth Edition, Special Purpose Gear Units For Petroleum, Chemical, And Gas Industry Services – Overview Presentation.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2004)
API 613 provides a conservative basis for building critical service process industry turbomachinery gear unit drives. It is intended to provide gear units that give reliable trouble-free service when used in challenging ...
Balance This! Case Histories From Difficult Balance Jobs.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2004)
There are many good references for classical balance problems; however, specific ways of handling non-ideal conditions are rarely presented. Therefore, this tutorial focuses on six case histories, which illustrate actual ...
Tutorial On Cryogenic Turboexpanders.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2004)
Cryogenic turboexpanders are used in many applications, including ethylene plants, refineries, gas processing plants, and air separation facilities. They frequently produce the coldest level of refrigeration available in ...
Gas Turbine Axial Compressor Fouling And Washing.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2004)
The privatization of utilities, intense competition in the petrochemical and gas distribution industries, coupled with increasing fuel costs, have created a strong incentive for gas turbine operators to minimize and control ...
Rotating Component Modal Analysis And Resonance Avoidance Recommendations.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2004)
Rotating blade and disk fatigue failures cause a fairly small percentage of machine shutdowns, but can require extensive repairs and downtime. This tutorial focuses on steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and axial ...