Compressors

Bolt connections can be the weakest link of a turbomachine, so proper care, sizing, tension, and placement are key to avoiding leaks and other operational problems.

MAN Energy has been commissioned to deliver 11 RB-type compressor trains for a Brazilian floating production, storage, and offloading vessel (FPSO) at the Raia project.

The advantage of SSS Gears is that it specializes in one product—the SSS Clutch—and benefits from the knowledge it has built up over so many years.

The Appalachian Methane Initiative (AMI) found that non-oil and gas operations are the largest contributors of methane emissions in the pilot program, and in 2024 it will expand its monitoring area to more than 20,000 sq. mi. in the Appalachian Basin.

The March/April 2024 issue features insight into how the oil and gas industry is reducing methane emissions, a micro-reactor Q&A with Rolls-Royce, a discussion with GE Vernova on decarbonization, and more.

The GA 11-30 FLX uses up to 20% less energy, reducing start-up peak, unload power, and transient losses while delivering optimal flow at varying pressures.

This year’s show focused on the future—how to future-proof current assets and incorporate new ones.

Aftercooler discharge temperature was found to be a significant indicator of partial condensing potential and a critical variable to control and prevent condensation.

Digital twins can improve maintenance and plant efficiency.

The January/February 2024 issue features an exploration of digital twins, hydrocarbon challenges for compressors, insights on Ansaldo steam turbines, and more.

The Navoi 3 power generation facility will produce 600 MW of electric power and 200 Gcal/h of heat with an M701 JAC gas turbine combined-cycle system.

Mechanical Solutions offers onsite testing and solutions for vibration challenges in turbomachinery.

POWERGEN International 2024, held Jan. 23 - 25 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, opens its doors tomorrow.

In this episode of the TurboTime podcast, James Montgomery and John Mason of Rolls-Royce talk about micro-reactors.

Reciprocating compressors present challenges—such as pulsation control, leakage, and mechanical reliability—in CO2 capture and storage applications.

RMS completed the upgrade and overhaul of a customer’s DH single-stage centrifugal compressor, replacing the water seals with a dry gas seal alternative.

Effective May 1, 2024, senior executive vice president Vagner Rego will replace Mats Rahmström as the president and CEO of Atlas Copco Group.

Considerations when selecting a lube oil include oxidative and thermal stability, viscosity, interactions with oil additives, and more.

RMS used its Pearland Works facility to conduct an overhaul operation for an AC VH-405 centrifugal compressor.

In part two of this two-part episode, Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz cover the applications of digital twin technology, its advantages and limitations, and pairing it with AI.

Equinor Energy AS will receive three compressor bundles and two spare units for its Troll A platform off the coast of Norway.

Lube oil's ability to cool affects the efficacy and reliability of turbocompressors, and undissolved air can have a significant effect on the heat transfer behavior of lube oil.

FS-Elliott's Dominic Sarachine discusses the company's takeaways from TPS 2023 and offers insights into air compressors and centrifugal compressor control systems.

The company successfully completed an integrated co-firing test with a 30% hydrogen-natural gas blend in a M501 JAC gas turbine.

These companies have formed an alliance to introduce Sullivan Palatek Asia’s diesel-driven portable air compressors to the UAE market.

The latest turbomachinery industry innovations.

The November/December 2023 issue features augmented and virtual reality coverage, reporting from TPS 2023, a Q&A on air compressors, and more.

Guidelines and technical notes for dealing with lube oil, control, and hydraulic oil systems in turbomachinery.

In this episode of the TurboTime podcast, Dr. Mike Shepard, VP of Aerospace and Defense at 3D Systems, talks about additive manufacturing.

Part one of this two-part myth on reciprocating versus centrifugal compressors addresses design and application differences.