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Fundamentals of Fluid Film Thrust Bearing Operation and Modeling
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Widely used in turbomachinery, the fluid film thrust bearing is critical to the overall reliability of a machine. Their design complexity and application severity continue to increase, making it challenging for the plant ...
Rotor-Bearing Dynamics of Integrally Geared Turbomachinery
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
This tutorial focuses on the rotordynamic characteristics of
integrally geared compressors and expanders. Although the
focus is for turbomachinery the topics discussed also apply to
industrial gearing. The topics covered ...
Save your Centrifugal Machinery during Commissioning
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
During the commissioning of centrifugal machines (Compressors, steam turbines, pumps, fans etc.), a lack of flushing, inspection and ignorance of critical areas & procedures can lead to major problems, damage, and serious ...
A Fresh Look at Containment Seals and Equipment
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
The need for reliable and safe sealing of rotating equipment remains as a primary concern for industry. In situations where single mechanical seals were used the introduction of environmental and safety legislation brought ...
Metallurgical Failure Analysis of Steam Turbine, Compressor, and Hot Gas Expander Components
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
When components fail it is usually unexpected and the root cause is not always known. Downtime from failure can cost a company many thousands of dollars a day depending on the type of equipment. This cost can be magnified ...
Digitalisation in Medium Voltage Variable Speed Drive Systems to increase productivity in O&G applications
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
In this paper we talk about influence of digitalization in process industries and how it can be adapted to Medium Voltage drive systems. Various aspects of digitalization like monitoring, preventive maintenance and using ...
Turbomachinery Control Valves Sizing and Selection
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Turbomachinery Controls dedicated to centrifugal and
axial compressors use several types of control valves, such as:
-Antisurge (recycle) valve
-Suction throttle valve
-Hot-gas bypass valve
-Quench control valve
As the ...
The Selection and Design of Dual Pressurized Liquid Sealing Systems
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Dual mechanical seals represent one of the most common approaches to improving seal reliability and reducing process emissions. While the presence of the pressurized barrier fluid provides significant benefits, the challenge ...
Overview of Turbomachinery for Super-Critical CO2 Applications
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Cycles involving super critical carbon dioxide (sCO2) have the potential to increase system efficiencies well beyond current industry norms. Research on advanced direct and indirect cycles is ongoing in national labs and ...
Advancements in Mechanical Sealing - API 682 Fourth Edition
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
API 682 is the leading document for mechanical seals in petrochemical, chemical, and pipeline services worldwide. It has combined the aspects of seal design, testing, standardization, and applications to provide the users ...