Compressors

The plant will produce approximately 200 GWh of e-methane for heavy road and maritime transport per year, as well as 180 GWh of CO2-free district heating for Tampere’s system.

The tool has been re-engineered to have a smaller footprint, a better price-point, and testing on angle.

Managers from a gas-treating company investigated the effects of varnish on the vibration of bearing No.2 of a Siemens SGT 600 gas turbine.

Svante will capture, compress, condition, and liquefy CO2 emissions, and Tenaska will manage CO2 transportation and sequestration.

Brightmark partners with farmers to produce RNG through anaerobic digestion to collect and digest organic waste to extract methane and upgrade it into RNG for use as fuel.

SureCONNECT FE allows operators to implement fiber-optics monitoring, electronic monitoring, and electric intelligent completion systems in land- and sea-based wellbores.

Rotating Machinery Services conducts specialty repair, maintenance, overhaul, and custom manufacturing for critical OEM and non-OEM turbomachinery infrastructure.

The Whale’s estimated peak production is 100,000 gross boe/d, with up to 15 wells under development and equipped with energy-efficient gas turbines and compression systems.

Global Compression Services issues OEM and aftermarket components and manufactures specialized parts tailored to the natural gas sector.

Residential and commercial heat pump programs aim to develop pumps that perform at sub-zero temperatures and as emissions-effective rooftop units.

The new lubricants and additives include FSE-TurboCool 32 and 46; FSE-TurboCool PG; FSE-TurboCool FG; and FSE-TurboCool CC to minimize downtime and extend lifespan.

The project adds 423,400 Dth/d of fully contracted pipeline capacity, two new all-electric compressor stations, and upgraded metering stations to accommodate demand.

Eight main refrigeration compressors driven by LM6000PF+ gas turbines and eight expander compressors will assist Woodside Energy in executing Phase 1 of Louisiana LNG.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The supply scope for bp’s enhanced gas recovery and carbon-capture project includes three integrally geared CO2 compressors equipped with an electric motor and variable frequency drive starter.

EthosEnergy will join its seal system design, project management, and compressor maintenance with EagleBurgmann’s industrial sealing technology to support customer needs.

The Model LPCMN neutralizes process gases by reducing byproduct adhesion and NOx/COx emissions and offers a compact design, hydrogen fuel options, and high airflow capacity.