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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 ...
The Development of API 682 4th Edition
(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
Tutorial 12: API 682 was first published in 1994 and it became established as the industry leading document for mechanical seals. It promoted proven, high reliability seal solutions across refining markets. As new sealing ...
Shop Rotordynamic Testing - Options, Objectives, Benefits & Practices
(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
Tutorial 18: Understanding the lateral rotordynamic behavior is critical in determining the reliability/operability of rotating equipment. Whether examining a centrifugal pump or compressor, steam or gas turbine, motor or ...
Application and Design of Integrally Geared Compressors
(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
Tutorial 7: Integrally geared compressors (IGC’s) are common in plant/instrument air service as well as air separation applications, and continue to gain acceptance over a wide range of other applications. An IGC can achieve ...
Regional Machinery Best Practices
(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
Tutorial 4