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PITTING CORROSION LED TO CATASTROPHIC GAS TURBINE COMPRESSOR BLADE LIBERATION
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
A gas turbine's intake system usually has 3 4 stages of filtration After the primary and secondary filter, the final marine vane separator ( is used These filters are designed to keep rainwater debris, and salt from entering ...
HIGH SPEED PUMP: MECHANICAL SEAL BAD ACTOR RESOLUTION
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
Case study include a vertical pump in sour water service running at high speed of 17200rpm. Pump originally equipped with single seal & Plan 21 configuration since day one. In 2018, as part of a reliability upgrade, seal ...
Wet Refrigeration Screw Compressor Failure due to Liquid Slugging
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
A wet screw refrigeration compressor had three failures and all failures were related to male rotor High- High axial displacement. The failure was concluded to be due to liquid propane formation at compressor suction, ...
LASER ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IN GENERAL PURPOSE EQUIPMENT REPAIR
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
Resolution of Non Repeatable Synchronous Rotor Response of a Power Generator Due to Sand Ingress
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
COMPRESSOR ROTOR CRACK CASE
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
The case study describes rotor crack detection using vibration measurements, documented on real case of Induction Motor driven Compressor Unit. The study highlights the complexity of rotor crack diagnostics as the primary ...
LASER WELDING FOR TURBOMACHINERY ROTOR RESTORATION
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
Laser cladding is gaining acceptance for restoration of turbine and compressor shafts, which has resulted in increased customer demand for laser cladding options. This has increased the number of laser welding suppliers, ...
HYDROGEN-COMBUSTION AND COMPRESSION
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
Recently, the use of hydrogen-natural gas mixtures as a fuel, but also as a means of storing and transporting hydrogen from surplus electricity as a result of renewable energy production has drawn significant attention. ...
COKING OF GAS TURBINE LUBRICATION OILS AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
Over the last several decades, turbine efficiency has improved significantly, resulting in higher turbine operating temperatures that negatively affect the lubricating oil circulating through the system. Exposure to high ...
IGNITION CHARACTERISTICS OF GAS TURBINE LUBRICATION OILS
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2022)
Ignition of lubricating oil is a highly undesirable event that is a major safety hazard that could also be incredibly costly. The possibility for lubricant ignition is present in numerous mechanical systems and applications. ...