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Application of Dynamic pressure-balanced Seals in a Multi-stage Centrifugal Compressor
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
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 ...
Centrifugal Compressors 101
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
This course is aimed at engineers and technical professionals who need a broad-based introduction to centrifugal compressor design and analysis. This course starts with the basics and builds to provide a full understanding ...
A Review of Aerodynamically Induced Forces Acting on Centrifugal Compressors, and Resulting Vibration Characteristics of Rotors
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
This tutorial reviews the various types of forces that can cause non-synchronous vibrations in centrifugal compressors. Many of these forces are aerodynamically-induced, such as impeller or diffuser stall or impeller / ...
Centrifugal Compressor Evolution
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
This tutorial addresses the advancements that have been made during the past 50 years in the design, analysis, and manufacturing methods for centrifugal compressors. The paper provides a historical perspective on these ...
Design and Testing of a High-Pressure-Ratio Centrifugal Stage – Probing the Aerodynamic & Mechanical Limits
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
The paper describes the design, manufacture and testing of a novel high-pressure-ratio, single-stage centrifugal compressor targeted
for use in high molecular weight applications. The stage was designed to deliver a minimum ...
Centrifugal Compressors 101: Part 1
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Reciprocating and centrifugal compressor similarities/ differences
-How do they work? (Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy, PE, KE, …)
-History of compressors
– Timeline, major advances
– Configurations, straight-through, ...
Advanced Topics In Centrifugal Compressor Design
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
Suggested Topics: Meeting current rotordynamics stability standards
CO2 Compressors
High flow coefficient/Mach number impellers
Coupling and alignment impacts on asymmetric rotordynamics
Sour gas/Chloride implications ...