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  Subsea compressors log 50,000 hours

  In 2015, Åsgard became the world’s first subsea gas compression facility to commence operation 300 meters below sea level – featuring two HOFIM motor- compressor units by MAN ...

  On December 17, 2018 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  New compression plant could make Abu Dhabi a gas exporter

  The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) inaugurated its Taweelah Gas Compression Plant, ensuring uninterrupted gas supplies to major Abu Dhabi industries and the UAE’s Northern Emirates. The ...

  On November 30, 2018 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Why failure analysis should be like a crime scene investigation

  A failure analysis should be treated as a crime scene investigation. It is crucial that failed components and other physical evidence are gathered for analysis as soon as ...

  On November 24, 2018 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Compressors

  SCO2 turbomachinery systems

  Supercritical CO2 (sCO2) power cycles offer high efficiency and power density relative to the incumbent Steam Rankine and Air Brayton cycles for power generation over a wide range ...

  On October 27, 2018 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Applying hermetically sealed compressor to sour and corrosive gases

  For an upstream gas processing facility in Saudi Arabia, a 5.8 MW unit capable of handling sour and corrosive gases was developed by adapting a hermetically sealed compressor. ...

  On October 18, 2018 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Shop performance test of turbo-compressors

  Turbo-compressor operators have realized the value of and payback from a proper shop performance test and shop mechanical run test. Careful analysis of the shop test results of ...

  On July 22, 2018 / By Amin Almasi
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  Hazop, risk assessment and troubleshooting

  Risk assessments and “Hazard and Operability Analysis” (Hazop) have been used as systematic studies and tools for risk management. Complex, large packages may require several Hazop reviews and risk ...

  On July 12, 2018 / By Amin Almasi
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  Centrifugal compressors: Basics and operational range

  Centrifugal compressors are the dynamic type, meaning that compression is accomplished through the conversion of kinetic energy to static energy. The defining characteristic of centrifugal compressors is that ...

  On June 29, 2018 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Pneumofore introduces new atex-certified K series gas compressors

  Vacuum pump and compressor systems specialist Pneumofore has launched its new line of K Series rotary vane gas compressor solutions, which have been specially designed to deliver optimum ...

  On June 20, 2018 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Solar Turbine equipment bound for Ukraine

  Solar Turbines has been contracted to provide turbomachinery equipment for the Chervonodonetska and Khrestyschenska booster compressor stations in Ukraine, according to reports in Ukranian media. The stations have been ...

  On May 21, 2018 / By TMI Staff & Contributors