Auxiliaries & Components

Simplifying, re-configuring, and eliminating certain components can increase a turbomachine’s reliability, efficiency, and safety and, in some cases, reduce costs.

The engines, to be assembled at the ITP Aero Facility and modularized by Rolls-Royce, are scheduled for delivery to the Spanish Air Force in 2029.

With over $80 million currently invested in the Global Repair Service Center, GE Vernova plans to meet regional population growth and power demand by keeping its fleets operational.

Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz explain root-cause analysis and how it assists operators in diagnosing turbomachinery failures.

Corpus Christi LNG Stage 3 consists of seven midscale liquefaction trains, with an expected total production capacity of over 10 mtpa of LNG upon Bechtel’s completion and delivery.

Gas began flowing from wells to the floating production, storage, and offloading vessel and once commissioned, Phase 1 is expected to produce around 2.3 mtpa of LNG.

EthosEnergy provides aftermarket maintenance, repair, and overhaul, as well as outsourced operations and maintenance to power generation and industrial customers.

This year, the turbomachinery industry was characterized by several trends—from technological innovation to gas turbines’ supporting role in renewably integrated grids.

This year’s Turbo Tour schedule took us around the country and over the pond, with insights on GE Vernova, EthosEnergy, Mechanical Solutions, and SSS Gears.

The top 10 articles of 2024 include cover stories on the LNG industry and digital twins, Myth Busters and Turbo Tips columns, a gas turbine sales report, and much more.

This year, the TurboTime podcast covered a range of topics such as compressor technology and physics, geothermal, biomass, and micro-reactor power generation.

A collection of thought leaders, turbomachinery experts, and government representatives gathered throughout 2024 at major conferences: POWERGEN, WTUI, Turbo Expo, and TPS.

EnBW will receive 0.6 mtpa of LNG over 15 years, with deliveries starting in 2028 after Ruwais LNG enters commercial operation.

The project will transport up to 1.5 Bcf/d of natural gas from Greenville, MS to Butler, AL, using two compressor stations with access to third-party pipelines.

The Lake Charles LNG export facility will be constructed on a brownfield regasification site with four existing LNG storage tanks, two deep water berths, and other LNG infrastructure.

Carlos Mousadi, Regional Commercial Leader at GE Vernova, shares how the company is supporting the Dominican Republic’s energy transition to renewables and natural gas.

Toray will upscale prototypes and conduct demonstration tests with biogas, natural gas production development companies, and other partners to accelerate practical application.

Under its updated designation, MILES will design and develop new commercial liquefied CO2 carriers and provide functional design for alternatively fueled ships.

Following damage from Hurricane Ida, Ebara Elliott Energy reconstructed the collapsed east wall, installed a high bay roof, built a new exterior, and more.

Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss root-cause analysis—what it is, its methodologies, and why it’s so important to managing turbomachines.

The heat-pump system uses Rhine water as its energy source and operates with a natural refrigerant in a closed-loop system.

The P650 features a removable air-end design and horizontally split air-end components to allow for undisturbed inspection and maintenance.

Acid gas injection wells and an amine unit enable sour natural gas treating, while the $285M acquisition supplements the company’s crude and produced water gathering.

Advanced compressor technologies, AI and ML, and cooling technologies help reduce energy usage, carbon emissions, and at times, cost.

Production of variable-speed compressors—a key component in heat pumps—is expected to start in October 2027.