Browsing Category Compressors

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  Surge detection systems

  The occurrence of surge is inferred from a rapid change in any measurement that is a direct function of compressor flow or head. Compressor flow, discharge pressure, and ...

  On September 18, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
• Compressors

  When centrifugal and reciprocating compressors are operated together

  While operation and maintenance of centrifugal compressors in series, parallel or a combination of arrangements has been extensively studied, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors are now being operated together ...

  On August 24, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Compressors

  Time to rethink nozzle load limitations on turbomachines

  One of the biggest challenges when dealing with turbomachinery (such as pumps, compressors, steam turbines, and others) is low allowable forces and moments on nozzles. This has a ...

  On July 12, 2019 / By Amin Almasi
• Compressors

  The use of thermoplastics as labyrinth seal material in centrifugal compressors

  A labyrinth seal is essentially a series of annular orifices utilized to seal a region of high pressure from a region of low pressure. These are “clearance seals” ...

  On June 27, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Compressors

  How to avoid to centrifugal impeller structural resonance

  The most common form of impeller failure is that of fatigue. Engineers must ensure that their impellers, commissioned for use in compressors and expanders, are designed to handle ...

  On June 12, 2019 / By William Kelly
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  Compressors

  Weighing the options to increase centrifugal compressor efficiency

  Centrifugal compressors offer some great unique opportunity for energy saving. Some of the typical saving opportunities lie in: 1) Anti-fouling coating resulting in improved performance over longer period ...

  On May 31, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
• Compressors

  Electric-drive centrifugal compressors replace recips in gas treatment

  Siemens was recently awarded a contract to provide three residue compression trains for two, 250 million (500 million total) standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) cryogenic gas plants ...

  On May 31, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
• Compressors

  Modec orders compressor trains from Man Energy for Mexican FPSO

  Modec, a Japanese firm which supplies offshore floating platforms, has awarded a contract to Man Energy Solutions for six centrifugal compressor trains. The compressor trains will be used ...

  On May 29, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
• Compressors

  Causes of axial compressor fouling

  Experience has shown that axial compressors will foul in most operating environments; be they industrial, rural or marine. There are a wide range of industrial pollutants and a ...

  On May 26, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
• Compressors

  MAN technology for offshore gas production in Mexico

  We are honored that MODEC has demonstrated its confidence in our compressor technology systems. Once again, our company is delivering efficient high-end compression technology to a respected customer,” ...

  On May 17, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors