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Gearbox Misalignment on Combustion Gas Turbine Generator
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
To share with you Abqaiq Plants’ successful experience in resolving a high vibration problem on a Gas Turbine Load Gearbox
Diagnosis and Solution for High-Speed Turboexpander Thrust Loading IssueDiagnosis
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
Background; Problem Identification; Analysis; Scope; Testing; Conclusions
Engine Driven Pumps - Vibration Problem Resolution Using Specialized Testing Techniques
(Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2011)
Outline: Problem description and approach overview. Specialized testing to characterize the problem. Conclusions and recommendations based on the
test results. Implementing the solution. 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