Compressors

The new unit increased the facility’s capacity by about 50%. The company’s air permit from New Source Review (NSR) supports additional expansion projects.

The Thailand-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project contracted Ebara Elliott for a motor-driven recycle compressor.

Ingersoll Rand and a consortium of partners provided $19 million in financing to accelerate Inkbit’s multi-functional additive manufacturing system, Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ).

The May/June 2024 issue features coverage of the growing carbon-capture industry, a tour of GE Vernova’s Facility in South Carolina, a Q&A on digital ecosystems with Emerson, and more.

Gas turbines, including the air compressor and combustion chamber, face challenges such as high temperatures and the need for blade-cooling systems.

Tenigzchevroil commenced operations at the Wellhead Pressure Management Project (WPMP), converting a metering station to low pressure and activating the pressure boost facility.

Aramco’s order for Phase 3 of Saudi Arabia’s Master Gas System project will support the new pipeline aimed at increasing gas distribution across the Kingdom and reducing carbon emissions.

CFD is a great tool, but it takes experienced engineers to get accurate results.

Black & Veatch’s order of critical liquefaction equipment for its Cedar LNG project includes natural gas liquefaction cold boxes and brazed aluminum heat exchangers.

A high-level overview of the centrifugal compressors market.

Rolls-Royce is using its nuclear and turbomachinery heritage to create micro-reactors for space and terrestrial applications.

The supply for Black & Veatch’s Cedar LNG project consists of four main refrigeration compressors, two boil-off gas compressors, and six centrifugal pumps.

The three turbocompressors, which offer fuel flexibility of up to 10% hydrogen blend with natural gas, will be installed on a new gas compressor station in Sulmona, Italy.

MidOcean Energy will allocate Mitsubishi’s strategic investment toward its goal to create a diversified, global “pure play” integrated LNG company.

The Baker Hughes conference argued in favor of natural gas as a fuel that can help meet net-zero goals.

Managed by EIG, MidOcean Energy completed an acquisition of Tokyo Gas’ interests in the Gorgon, Pluto, and Queensland Curtis LNG projects.

The Myth Busters, Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz, discuss turbomachinery codes and standards on the TurboTime podcast.

LJ Scarborough (LNG Japan) received a 10% non-operating participating interest in Woodside’s Scarborough Joint Venture and may obtain potential LNG offtake and energy collaborations as part of a previous agreement.

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.

In this episode of the TurboTime podcast, Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz talk about methane leakage.

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.