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Todd Gibbs, Atlas Copco Gas and Process
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Scaling U.S. Manufacturing for Advanced Compressor & Turboexpander Demand

Atlas Copco Gas and Process is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint, specifically with a new high-bay expansion in Voorheesville, NY, to meet the rising demand for larger and more complex integrally geared compressors and turboexpanders. This "local for local" initiative is driven by the scaling needs of traditional markets like LNG and emerging energy transition sectors such as carbon capture (CCUS) and industrial heat pumps. The expansion integrates advanced infrastructure and sustainable facility designs, including the use of 100% renewable electricity, while simultaneously investing in regional workforce development through new apprenticeship programs.

Jeff Wirt
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Innovation in Catalyst Technology: Using Direct Injection of Liquid Ammonia Provides Many Benefits

Jeff Wirt, Director of Catalyst Systems at EnergyLink International sat with Turbomachinery to discuss a new direct injection system for liquid ammonia that streamlines Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) in gas turbines. By eliminating the need for vaporization skids, blowers, and extensive piping, the technology reduces costs, improves NOx reduction efficiency, and lowers parasitic power consumption. Full-scale field tests confirm the system not only meets regulatory limits but also outperforms traditional SCR methods while offering faster deployment for a range of turbine models.

Michael Branagan Ph.D., PE
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Best Practices in Fluid-Film Bearing Operation and Maintenance

Fluid-film bearings are essential to turbomachinery performance, but their reliability depends on careful attention to design, lubrication, and monitoring practices. Day Griffin, MSME, PE, and Michael Branagan Ph.D., PE from Pioneer Motor Bearing Company spoke with Turbomachinery International about how operators must balance precision and maintenance discipline to maximize bearing life and prevent costly failures.

Braden
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Revitalizing Energy Infrastructure: Extending the Life of Gas Turbines

With the energy transition accelerating and much of the existing infrastructure reaching the end of its operational life, modernization has become essential for the gas transmission sector to maintain safety, capacity, and environmental performance. One standout example is the recent Cab Infrastructure Project undertaken by Braden, a global leader in gas turbine auxiliary equipment for Gas Turbine Systems. Tasked with revitalizing a Gas Turbine compressor unit at a critical site in the South of England, Braden delivered a solution that not only extended the unit’s operational life but also prepared it for a cleaner energy future.

Alicia Bigica
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Is Steam the Answer to the Gas Turbine Bottleneck?

2025 orders hit a four-year high as gas turbine backlogs push data center developers toward a faster fix, but the rebound is landing just as one of the industry's largest OEMs explores selling the business behind it.

Federico Bassi
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Exergy International: Turbo Expanders for Modular ORC Power Plants

Exergy International developed a high-speed axial turbine for waste heat recovery in organic Rankine cycle power plants.

Jonna Tiainen, R&D Project Manager, The Switch
Jonna Tiainen, R&D Project Manager, The Switch
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Tailoring High-Speed Machines to Customers' Needs: The Switch Approach

No two turbomachinery applications are exactly alike. As a result, successful high-speed machine development needs to be shaped around all the nuances of each application and its specific requirements. At The Switch, achieving this level of customization is a process that starts well before the first component is designed.

Christopher Cole
Christopher Cole

Associate Editorial Director
MJH Life Sciences

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GE Vernova Extending Life of Five 9F Gas Turbines in Egypt

GE Vernova will perform rotor life extension work on five 9F gas turbines in Egypt, adding 13 to 15 years of life to about 1,250 MW of capacity.

Day Griffin, MSME, PE
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Best Practices in Fluid-Film Bearing Operation and Maintenance

Fluid-film bearings are essential to turbomachinery performance, but their reliability depends on careful attention to design, lubrication, and monitoring practices. Day Griffin, MSME, PE, and Michael Branagan Ph.D., PE from Pioneer Motor Bearing Company spoke with Turbomachinery International about how operators must balance precision and maintenance discipline to maximize bearing life and prevent costly failures.

Moslem Kamaie Monfared
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Varnish’s Effect on Gas Turbine Vibration: A Case Study

Managers from a gas-treating company investigated the effects of varnish on the vibration of bearing No.2 of a Siemens SGT 600 gas turbine.

Adam Neil

Director of Global Technical Services, Ebara Elliott Energy

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Steam Turbine Optimization for Mechanical Drive Applications – Part 2

Mechanical design decisions—ranging from stress management to natural frequency tuning—play a critical role in the reliability of steam turbines across demanding mechanical drive applications.