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Large Gearbox Vibration Monitoring Techniques
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2015)
Advancement in Vibration Monitoring Techniques to Identify and Prevent Motor Failures on MOL Pumps at QP Offshore
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2015)
Contents: Background
Machine description
Data analysis:
• First Visit
• Second Visit
Initial Conclusions
Machine Inspection results
Final Conclusions
Actions Taken
Lessons Learned
RCFA for Recurring Impeller Failures in a 4
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
A Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for repeated
impeller blade failures in a five stage centrifugal propane
compressor is described. The initial failure occurred in June
2007 with a large crack found in one blade on ...
MATERIALS SELECTION FOR SEAWATER PUMPS
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
Materials used in seawater pumps depend upon many factors
that include seawater quality, materials limitations and processing
characteristics, as well as materials cost and availability. Many
newer high alloy stainless ...
GETTING THE FACTS ON OIL MIST LUBRICATION
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
Oil mist lubrication is a proven and
environmentally clean technology for the
lubrication of rotating equipment in process
industries. The use of oil mist lubrication
has grown dramatically worldwide
delivering increased ...
Submerged Pumps and Expanders with Magnetic Coupling for Hazardous Applications
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
Presentation and discussion of a unique magnetic coupling design that has been developed for cryogenic service in liquefied gases that allows the submerged motor or generator to be isolated from the process fluid in a safe, ...
Case Study of Reverse Rotation Of Centrifugal Compressors - Impacts, Causes & Mitigations
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
Outline: Introduction; Process overview; Compressor design & construction; Narrative of reverse rotation events;
Cause of reverse rotation; Possible impacts of reverse rotation; Mitigating actions taken; Lessons learned; ...
RCFA Case Study: Infant Mortality: Lean Solvent Centrifugal Pump Motor
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
Introduction: •Qatargas Operating Company Limited •Refresher: Bathtub Curve & Failure Regions (i.e. Infant Mortality) Root Cause & Failure Analysis •Brief Introduction –Incident and Action Plan •Simplified System Diagram ...
Centrifugal Compressor Failure Analysis
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
Outline: Outline; Introduction & Background; Site Visits; Root Cause Failure Analysis; Failure Site Assessment; Mechanical, Metallurgical, Compressor Performance; Failure Scenario Assessment; Conclusions; Recommendations
Think Out of the Box: Not All Sea Water Submerged Pump Failures Are Mechanical
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
Outline
-Introduction Offshore to QP Operation
-Background
-Failure History
-Possible Failure Causes (Fish Bone Diagram)
-Submersible Pump Caisson Designs
-Suction Bearing Designs
-Experiment Video & Findings
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