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PT02 - Couplings and Alignment
(Turbomachinery LaboratoryTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [2019])
Coupling guard design
Shaft alignment and tolerances
Balancing methods
Coupling selection and specifications
Shaft alignment methods
Thermal growth considerations
Application of optical alignment
Hub/shaft fits and ...
T12 - Protection Systems Integrity
(Turbomachinery LaboratoryTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [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 ...
PT03 - Gears�
(Turbomachinery LaboratoryTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [2019])
New gear applications
Rotordynamics
Bearings for gear drives
Installation questions
Metallurgy/heat treat methods
Contamination
Overhaul frequency
Instrumentation/Monitoring
Lubrication
Efficiency
P06 - Mechanical Seals
(Turbomachinery LaboratoryTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [2019])
Mechanical seals are the most common method of sealing industrial centrifugal pumps and other rotary equipment. Although the basic concepts of a seal is simple, requirements which can be unique for a specific application. ...
P11 - Cavitation/NPSH (Field Problems)�
(Turbomachinery LaboratoryTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [2019])
Unexpected cavitation erosion
Key parameters to consider for Root Cause Analysis when experiencing cavitation damage
NPSHR, NPSHA, NPSH margin
Performance loss due to insufficient NPSHA (margin)
NPSH 40,000 hours
Cavitation ...
T16 - Compressor Controls
(Turbomachinery LaboratoryTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [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 ...
P08 - Vertical Pump Problems and Solutions
(Turbomachinery LaboratoryTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [2019])
P07 - Improving Mean Time Between Pump Failures�
(Turbomachinery LaboratoryTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [2019])
Mechanical/Metallurgical design requirements for pump components; Design and installation for pump baseplates; Proper hydraulic fit of pumps; Mechanical alignment targets/procedures; Pump repair criteria
P10 - Pipeline Applications�
(Turbomachinery LaboratoryTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [2019])
Operation (single, series, batch products, parallel)
Maintenance (mechanical seals, bearings, pigging, vibration)
Hydraulic rerates (destaging, volute chipping, volute inserts, impeller underfilling)
T14 - Gas Turbine Operation and Maintenance
(Turbomachinery LaboratoryTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, [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 ...