Browsing State Agencies by Type "Presentation"
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2003)For the first time, there is an API standard relating to the use of sealless pump technologies [canned motor pump (CMP) and magnetic drive pump (MDP)]. While sealles technology has been well accepted in chemical process ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)Even though dry gas seals for centrifugal compressors are becoming more popular, knowledge and understanding of oil seals and their associated support systems are still very important. Many existing compressors still have ...
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(Texas A&M University. Gas Turbine Laboratories, 1979)The subject of this article is the mechanical equipment specifications of the American Petroleum Institute, commonly called the API. A brief history of the APIO and how its specifications are developed and maintained will ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2006)This tutorial provides an overview of the latest edition of American Petroleum Institute (API) Code API 616 (1998) and also provides a brief summary of API 614 (1999), 617 (2002), 670 (2000), 671 (1998), and 677 (1997) as ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2004)API Standard 618 (1995), “Reciprocating Compressors for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Services,” is written to cover both moderate-speed and low-speed reciprocating compressors for critical service applications but ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)The nation's largest organic Rankine cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery system was started up in July 1984 at a West Coast oil refinery. The system includes two hermetically sealed turbine-generator units, each rated at 1070 ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1987-09)There are basically three categories of equipment used to manage heat energy flows in an industrial process. First, heat exchangers are used to move heat through the process down the temperature gradient. Second, heat ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1998)A case history is presented pertaining to five (four operating and one spare), 150 hp sealless pumps operating in parallel in a closed loop-65° chilled liquid system. The pumping system is designed to use a liquid refrigerant ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1987)In order to apply a recently developed ion-plated coatings to compressor driving steam turbine blades, cavitation erosion tests were conducted to select the effective multilayer coating to prevent drain erosion of the ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2005)This paper describes the application of a fracture mechanics-based procedure for life estimation that allows complex load cycle effects to be included. The procedure is based on technology developed by the aerospace industry, ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1998)This paper explains how synchronous rotor instability can occur in high speed turbomachinery due to differential heating of bearing journals. Theoretical investigations have indicated that rotors supported by fluid-film ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1995)Thrust bearing failures on older equipment, especially large steam turbines, can be costly problems to remedy. A unique solution to a steam turbine thrust bearing problem that confronted Southern California Edison (SCE) ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)This paper presents the results of a heat pump study conducted by TENSA Services and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. In the previous phase of this project, a heat pump potential was identified through a rigorous ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1997)Chemical and process plants usually contain numerous valves and pumps in a complex network of pipe runs. Plant design and pump selection are usually based on steady state design conditions. However, the opening or closing ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)Desiccants are materials that have an affinity, after heating, for water vapor. Desiccant materials have long been applied in industrial processes requiring low humidity environments. A gas-fired desiccant system improved ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1997)Noncontacting dry gas mechanical face seals are being routinely applied to steam turbines to reduce new construction project costs and improve overall plant operating efficiencies. Historically, most of the applications ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1988)Maintenance and operation of high pressure seal oil systems on centrifugal compressors has been a major problem faced by refinery operators. This problem is intensified when sealing gases like hydrogen and mixtures of ...
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(Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)Test results for an ASME Power Test Code 10 (PTC) Type 1 test of a 4,500 psia (310 Bara) discharge pressure gas lift centrifugal compressor outfitted with dynamic pressure-balanced seals at the impeller eyes; shaft interstage ...
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(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2007)Dynamic simulation with rigorous mathematical models allows for evaluation of compressor performance under nonsteady-state conditions. It has become a powerful tool in the design of compressor antisurge protection, evaluation ...