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Selection Of API 614, Fourth Edition, Chapter 3, General Purpose Lube Oil System Components For Rotating Process Equipment
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
Lube oil systems are utilized in rotating process equipment to lubricate and cool hydrodynamic bearings. These systems are essential to the life and maintenance-free operation of the process equipment. Dependable performance ...
Reducing Life-Cycle Costs For Pumps Handling Cryogenic Fluids
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
Advancements in the science of sealing technology have had a dramatic effect in increasing equipment reliability and reducing the cost of equipment ownership. One such area of success has been the pumping cryogenic fluids ...
Improving The Reliability And Performance Of A Melt Pump Application In A Petrochemical Plant With Block Style Universal Joints
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
A major chemical company has implemented a cost reduction and performance enhancement via universal joints on a melt pump application. The melt pump is used to push molten polyethylene through a die to produce pellets. The ...
Nuclear Waste Transfer Pump - Design, Analysis, Testing, And Operation
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
There was a time when people worked on radiologically contaminated equipment with a low level of protection, when equipment leakage was considered unavoidable, and when contaminated equipment was disposed of with little ...
Developing Fixed-Fee Seal Agreements To Improve Pump Reliability
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
Long-term contractual agreements between a mechanical seal supplier and an end-user have proven to be a very effective method for improving equipment reliability. Successful agreements change the focus of a user/supplier ...
Mass Customized Design And Manufacturing System Of Advanced Hydraulic Parts
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
This paper describes a production system for hydraulic parts. The system allows the rapid development and fabrication of hydraulic parts for custom-made pumps through the integration of innovative means and the positive ...
Design, Operation, And Maintenance Considerations For Improved Dry Gas Seal Reliability In Centrifugal Compressors.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
The use of dry gas seals in process gas centrifugal compressors has increased dramatically over the last 20 years, replacing traditional oil film seals in most applications. Over 80 percent of centrifugal gas compressors ...
Online, Continuous Monitoring Of Mechanical Condition And Performance For Critical Reciprocating Compressors.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
This paper outlines the typical problems seen in reciprocating compressors and shows that the existing type of monitoring systems, consisting of vibration level, rod drop, rod runout, and valve cap temperatures, often ...
Short Courses for the Proceedings of the 30th Turbomachinery Symposium
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
Innovative Gas Turbine Performance Diagnostics And Hot Parts Life Assessment Techniques.
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
Traditional service and maintenance contracts are evolving to new form of relationship between providers and operators requiring deep changes in service offerings, with strong emphasis on high-tech contents. In gas turbine ...