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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 ...
Best Practices For Operators
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2009)
When working around equipment for a long time, it is easy to become accustomed to it working as it should. It can make us numb to potential problems, especially is they come on gradually. This tutorial will present some ...
Commissioning And Startups Of New Units (Pumps)
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2009)
Installation and startup of centrifugal pumps and drives can be a stressful time. It involves a coordinated working relationship with several crafts - foundation, contractors, pipefitters, welders, millwrights, startup ...
Acoustics In Pumping Systems
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2009)
This tutorial will explain the pumping system speed of sounds concept (how to account for acoustic velocity changes due to pipe wall flexibility and liquid properties), the definition of quarter-wave, half-wave, and higher ...