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  Compressors

  How diffusers in centrifugal compressors have evolved over the years

  The diffuser converts a portion of the remaining kinetic energy in the gas stream (velocity pressure) into static pressure (potential energy), further reducing the volumetric flow. Centrifugal compressor ...

  On April 12, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Compressors

  What is compressor surge?

  One of the key problems in the discussion of surge control is the definition of what is being controlled. This is due to two reasons: First, surge is ...

  On April 6, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  MAN compressor technology for the Baltic energy market

  For MAN Energy Solutions Switzerland Ltd, “Baltic 2018” is the first order within the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan (BEMIP). As the next step in integrating the Baltic states ...

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

  Digital transformation within the pump and compressor market

  The global motor-driven equipment market has been extremely volatile during the past few years, due to the decline of global oil and commodity prices. Equipment manufacturers, including pumps ...

  On March 12, 2019 / By Joanne Goh
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  Sulzer ties up with Tamturbo

  Sulzer and Tamturbo will together bring the benefits of high-speed technology in air compression to customers that need intrinsically safe oil-free air. The target is to replace existing ...

  On March 12, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Compressors

  Optimizing compressor control systems

  Control systems are the brain of the Process Plant. Their importance is well recognized, and, for this reason, the design and implementation of plant control systems are considered ...

  On March 7, 2019 / By Massimiliano Di Febo and Pasquale Paganini
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  Man Energy gets contract for Balticonnector project

  For MAN Energy Solutions Switzerland Ltd, “Baltic 2018” is the first order within the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan (BEMIP), the most important energy supply initiative for the ...

  On March 7, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Compressors

  Five requirements for successful surge avoidance

  The compressor map for a speed controlled compressor identifies the possible operating points for the machine. The possible conditions are limited by maximum and minimum operating speed, maximum ...

  On February 18, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  BHGE to supply three LNG trains for Golden Pass LNG project

  Baker Hughes, a GE company, will supply turbomachinery equipment for the construction of the Golden Pass LNG export facility in Sabine Pass, Texas. The project is expected to produce ...

  On February 9, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Compressors

  Time to lower the viscosity of lubricating oils to boost efficiency?

  The continued market demand to have more efficient machines, thus achieving energy savings and emission reductions, has motivated manufacturers to look for improvements even in area that have ...

  On January 20, 2019 / By TMI Staff & Contributors