Compressors

Technip Energies’ design includes large-scale offshore platforms, flare platforms, connecting bridges, and related infrastructure.

Ansaldo Energia’s MXL3 upgrade lowers emissions by up to 20%, boosts power output and efficiency, and enables 45% hydrogen co-combustion on its GT26 gas turbine.

Fusion Inc. joins RMS’s domestic repair network, offering customers thermal spray coatings, laser cladding, and other critical turbomachinery services.

Maaike Grevelink of the Port of Rotterdam Authority discusses the recent ammonia bunkering pilot’s significance for ship-to-ship transfers, safety, and potential hydrogen transport.

The new compressor line features improved corrosion resistance, thermal efficiency, and reduced tube blockage.

Louisiana LNG will purchase approximately 640 Bcf of natural gas from bp, the primary natural gas supplier, with deliveries planned for 2029.

The May/June 2025 issue spotlights the gas turbine market, deep-diving into order activity, the impact of surging power demand, and how the industry is responding.

How accurate are advanced computational tools like CFD and FEA? Find out in part II of designing turbomachines with the Myth Busters.

The CO2 will be injected into ExxonMobil’s pipeline on the U.S. Gulf Coast and permanently sequestered, delivering low-carbon electricity and steam to local customers.

Once Train 4 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility obtains a positive final investment decision, TotalEnergies will receive 1.5 MTPA of LNG over a 20-year term.

The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of April 21, 2025, covers news from Capstone Green Energy, bp, Chevron U.S.A., and TMC Compressors.

Do engineers overrely on computational tools? The Myth Busters deep dive into engineering tools, such as CFD and FEA, used to design turbomachines.

The compressed air systems, which include controls, service air compressors, and ease-of-maintenance features, will be installed on 12 under-construction LNG carriers.

The Ballymore subsea tieback contains three wells connecting to Chevron’s Blind Faith facility, expected to produce up to 75,000 barrels of oil per day.

Renovating modern dry gas seals and their systems increases reliability.

Dietmar Zutt of MAN Energy Solutions says the latest combustion and control technologies allow the 175D to achieve rapid maneuverability, acceleration, and long cruising ranges.

The collaboration among Trammo, OCI, and James Fisher Fendercare raised Rotterdam’s port readiness level, enabling future bunkering with ammonia-fueled ships.

Although torsional vibrations in turbomachinery trains are usually well-controlled, issues should be addressed proactively during the design process.

Centrifugal compressor manufacturers are incorporating magnetic bearings, variable-speed drivers, digital twins, and more to improve performance and reliability.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries says its centrifugal hydrogen compressor can replace numerous reciprocating models, processing large hydrogen volumes in a single unit.

The update also includes a new computational fluid dynamics code powered by a graphics processing unit, running 15 - 120x quicker than current rotating machinery solvers.

Dr. Delgado says Turbo Lab graduates are engaged with classes and real-life operating experience before entering the OEM and end-user workforce.

The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of March 24, 2025, covers news from GE Vernova, GE Aerospace, Baker Hughes, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and LNGameChanger.

The CoilTrak coiled-tubing system, in combination with integrated compressor lines, establishes a reliable power system with reduced CO2 emissions at the Margham project.

The centrifugal hydrogen compressor uses a newly developed impeller to handle high flow rates, boost hydrogen pressure, and improve liquefaction efficiency.