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Automated Gas Turbine Blade Repairs—“It’s Not AI”Leveraging visioning systems and rule-based knowledge, while not AI, provides repeatable and reliable repairs for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries.
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Centrifugal Compressors: The 'Business End' of Many Critical IndustriesA high-level overview of the centrifugal compressors market.
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Best Practices in HRSG Design, Installation, Operation, and Field ServiceLearn best practices on the subject of heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) design, installation, operations & field service.
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Exergy International: Turbo Expanders for Modular ORC Power PlantsExergy International developed a high-speed axial turbine for waste heat recovery in organic Rankine cycle power plants.
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Atlas Copco Gas and Process: End-to-End Engineered Aftermarket SolutionsAtlas Copco Gas and Process end-to-end aftermarket solutions increase efficiency, save energy, and meet tomorrow’s challenges.
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QA: Gas Turbine ModelingGas turbine operators need to follow best practices when modeling system performance
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WTUI 2023 Show Report: Innovation and TechnologiesInnovation that allows turbine systems to increase performance in various ambient conditions was a hot topic in break-out sessions at WTUI 2023.
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Coupling Recertification Saves Time and Money v2The conditions that cause coupling wear, advantages of the coupling recertification process, and the steps taken to restore product to the original factory warranty.
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A Case Study: The Effects of Undissolved Air on Heat Transfer Properties of Lube OilLube oil's ability to cool affects the efficacy and reliability of turbocompressors, and undissolved air can have a significant effect on the heat transfer behavior of lube oil.
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How Settle-Out Pressure Impacts CompressorsSOP is an important parameter in centrifugal compressor design.
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Turboexpander reliability has increased steadily over timeExpander-compressor units provide refrigeration for extracting heavier hydrocarbon components while having low energy costs.
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Powering Up the Charge Against DowntimeConsolidating maintenance costs in a post-pandemic landscape
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Flame sensors without water cooling offer significant benefits for gas turbinesReuter-Stokes explores how the elimination of flame sensor water cooling can significantly enhance gas turbine reliability and uptime.
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Modernization for Ammonia Syngas Trains with Steam Turbine DrivesModernization options for ammonia syngas trains can meet a wide range of plant requirements for uptime, efficiency, costs, and footprint.
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Ushering in the Next Generation of Compressor Lube Oil SystemsNewer lube oil units offer advantages over conventional systems via lower power consumption and associated carbon emissions.
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Demand for remote power plant support is higher than ever before v5The COVID-19 pandemic and recent weather emergencies have accelerated the need for expert remote operations and maintenance support. Mitsubishi Power explores solutions.
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CO2 Compressor Solutions for Carbon Reduction InitiativesIn this paper, we will explore the multifaceted challenges associated with handling CO2, the advanced technologies within Mitsubishi Heavy Industry Compressor’s growing portfolio and how our expertise is driving the transition towards a carbon-neutral society.
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Turboexpander reliability has increased steadily over timeExpander-compressor units provide refrigeration for extracting heavier hydrocarbon components while having low energy costs.
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Best Practices in Fluid-Film Bearing Operation and MaintenanceFluid-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.
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Recycle Gas Compressor ChallengesDynamic simulation of compressor anti-surge system demands special care.
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Myth: We Need That Last PercentThe perfection trap is just that: a trap—and often a costly, inefficient trap that leads to delays and even diminished operational flexibility.
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Varnish’s Effect on Gas Turbine Vibration: A Case StudyManagers from a gas-treating company investigated the effects of varnish on the vibration of bearing No.2 of a Siemens SGT 600 gas turbine.
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Steam Turbine Optimization for Mechanical Drive Applications – Part 1Explore how blade dynamics, velocity triangles, and flow path analysis help operators achieve higher efficiency and reliability in steam turbines.
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Keeping Operations Running at Their BestSponsored Content: At TPS 2023, Turbomachinery International spoke with Phillip Schuepbach, Business Development Manager at Rotoflow, An Air Products Business.
