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Auxiliaries
Accumulators: Definition and operation
An accumulator is simply a vessel which compensates for rapid shirt term flow disturbances in the auxiliary system. Most accumulators contain bladders. It is important to remember that ...
On August 20, 2017 / By William Forsthoffer
Gas Turbines
RWG secures a ten-year maintenance contract for RB211
Gulfstream Natural Gas System (Gulfstream) has awarded RWG a long-term maintenance support agreement for their three Siemens SGT-A30 RB (Industrial RB211 24G) Dry Low Emission (DLE) gas generators, ...
On August 20, 2017 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
Gas Turbines
Siemens bags contract for Chinese offshore project
The Dresser-Rand business, part of Siemens Power and Gas, will supply power generation equipment for two offshore projects in China. China National Offshore Oil Corp. LTD. (CNOOC) is the ...
On August 20, 2017 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
Auxiliaries
Bearing and mechanical seal application in pumps
Centrifugal pumps require bearings to carry radial/axial loads. Bearing alternatives: Anti-friction, hydrodynamic ring oil lubricated or hydrodynamic pressure lubricated. Oil lubricated (anti-friction) bearings are used in majority of process ...
On August 16, 2017 / By William Forsthoffer

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GET READY FOR THE TURBOMACHINERY CONTROLS REVOLUTION
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On June 8, 2017 / By Drew Robb
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On June 8, 2017 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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THE EVOLUTION OF FIELD SERVICE
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On May 20, 2017 / By Drew Robb
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COMBUSTION TURBINE OPERATIONS TECHNICAL FORUM
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On May 20, 2017 / By Drew Robb