Compressors

EEE’s new Middle Eastern service center localizes its support and features new technologies, such as laser welding, a spin pit for impeller repairs, and a cylindrical grinding machine.

The perfection trap is just that: a trap—and often a costly, inefficient trap that leads to delays and even diminished operational flexibility.

The tests demonstrated improved durability and fuel efficiency during high-thrust flight; next, GE Aerospace will conduct dust-ingestion testing on the turbine’s airfoils.

The floating storage and regasification unit will begin executing LNG regasification services at the LNG terminal in the Port of Pepillo Salcedo in September 2025.

The marine compressed air system, equipped with Smart Air compressors and air dryers, will allow the VARD 8-02 trawler to operate with improved fuel economy.

Drake Controls has locations in the United States and Mexico, allowing Score to grow its intelligent control platform for turbines, compressors, and more.

The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of May 5, 2025, covers news from Rotating Machinery Services, Rolls-Royce, Ansaldo Energia, and Bosowa Energy Group.

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.