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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.

Leveraging visioning systems and rule-based knowledge, while not AI, provides repeatable and reliable repairs for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries.

Andres Galnares, CEO of H2SITE, says the palladium-alloy membrane simplifies hydrogen transportation through onsite generation with carrier molecules.

Industry leaders are adapting maintenance strategies to incorporate data-driven insights and provide rapid, efficient solutions that keep critical equipment running.

WTUI bridges the aeroderivative operations and maintenance gap by bringing users together to support each other.

Tennessee Valley Authority is making over its plants with GE Vernova’s LM gas turbines and SSS Clutch’s synchro-self-shifting clutches to balance the grid and support renewables.

The Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M researches compressors, turbines, and pumps, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

John Bartos of Rotating Machinery Services says South Houston’s BJ Superior contributes its in-house inspection, manufacturing, and refurbishment capabilities.

“Build Baby Build” has brought about the remake of the energy transition to the energy addition.

The March/April issue focuses on maintenance and repair and how data and AI are impacting the field and highlights our latest Turbo Tour.

Most transient surge analysis software relies on significant assumptions about one- versus three-dimensional effects and presumes steady-state compressor maps.

Oak Ridge National Lab is advancing hydropower and using additive manufacturing to build sophisticated turbomachines.

David Valette of MAN Energy Solutions says its Multi Fluid Monitor works in tandem with laboratory oil analysis and traditional detection systems.

The new Propulsion and Energetics Research Laboratory makes safe, high-pressure, high-energy experiments possible for faculty and external researchers.

Smart condition-monitoring strategies can mitigate unscheduled downtime by identifying faults before they occur, reinforcing continuous operation.

Women are making strides in the male-dominated turbomachinery and power generation fields, progressing in turbine efficiency, renewable energy integration, and power plant optimization.

The mtu NautIQ and mtu EnergetIQ automation systems allow marine vessel and power-plant operators to fully control and monitor system data, assets, and user management from a single screen.

Bert Warner of the Propane Education & Research Council identifies three growth opportunities for propane: portable power generation, EV charging, and combined heat-and-power.

Bobby Noble of EPRI says gas turbines are “well sought after” thanks to data center power demands and shifts in the energy portfolio mix.

Bert Warner of PERC and Jim Crouse of Capstone discuss propane’s greatest benefits: ease of deployment and transportation infrastructure.

Combining 3D laser scanning and generative AI automates inspection processes, enhances service quality, and expedites equipment overhauls.

Jeffrey Benoit of PSM says there are no big technical barriers, “it’s a matter of getting these technologies into products and commercially operated gas turbines.”

Kevin Lauzze of Sargent & Lundy discusses the rise of carbon-capture pilot projects and how technologies can successfully enter the market.

Kevin Clark of Clarion Events says, "Power generation is having its day ... again," with data centers, onshoring manufacturing, and electrification beefing up demand.

Klaus Payrhuber and Michael Collins of INNIO Jenbacher detail hydrogen engine demonstration projects that may bridge the gap created by renewables.

Billy Sanez of SpotSee also explains how temperature fluctuations may damage transformers, steam turbines, and other power generation equipment during transport.

Jeff Wirt of EnergyLink International and Paul DiMascio of ProEnergy explain how their ammonia direct injection system and dual-use catalyst improves NOx reduction.

Tennessee Valley Authority’s Scott Hunnewell discusses nuclear’s reliability as a carbon-free energy source and its increased safety due to passive safety systems.