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Dual drivers—a combination of an electric motor and a gas turbine to power a centrifugal compressor—play on the individual strengths of each driver in a single package.

As hydrogen continues to dominate discussions about decarbonization and energy security, the fall Sept/Oct 2023 issue of Turbomachinery International features insights from a roundtable of experts and OEMs into hydrogen’s current and projected role in the energy sector.

Worldwide orders of turbines were up 47%, but 2023 sales are expected to be lower.

In Part 1 of this episode of the TurboTime podcast, Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss pumping/compressing CO2.

Pumping molten sulfur can be challenging for end users. With several design options, knowledge of proper system maintenance is crucial.

Rotating Machinery Services’ shop in Pennsylvania is home to 30,000 square feet of turbomachinery repair and maintenance space.

In part 2 of the TurboTime podcast on hydrogen, Myth Busters Rainer Kurz and Klaus Brun talk about the compression and transportation of hydrogen and the challenges each presents for mainstream usage.

Emerging market dynamics continue to play a role in the turbomachinery repair and maintenance landscape, leading to inventive methodologies.

Running traditional natural gas turbines with hydrogen will play an increasingly important role in reducing CO2 emissions in power generation.

What are all the different colors of hydrogen? Each color has its own source—green hydrogen comes from solar, wind, and other renewable sources, for example. It’s important to know where hydrogen comes from as we map out the energy landscape to understand the implications of using certain types of hydrogen over others.

What are cross-coupling forces really, and should I judge my rotor system stability on them?

Alternative fuels stole the show this year, as the industry ramps up decarbonization discussions.

In the summer July/Aug 2023 issue of Turbomachinery International, we examine gas turbine and compressor repair and maintenance trends, provide an outlook on the future of hydrogen as a gas turbine fuel, deliver a report on gas turbine sales in 2022, and more.

Knowing how and when to select an mVSD is important in the turbomachinery industry.

SOP is an important parameter in centrifugal compressor design.

Discover the biggest limiting factors behind ramping up LNG production in the latest episode of the TurboTime podcast.

With a variety of bore gages to choose from, understanding the types of gages available is key to selecting the best fit for each application.

Newer lube oil units offer advantages over conventional systems via lower power consumption and associated carbon emissions.

In this TurboTime podcast special, Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz tackle the myth that more LNG can be quickly made.

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies are set to play a diverse role in net-zero emissions goals.

Debunking the Myth: Embracing Gearboxes for Enhanced Efficiency in Compressor Applications

Why simple models estimating impact, dynamic, and blast loads provide insight.

In this episode of the TurboTime podcast, sponsored by Rentech Boilers, Kevin Slepicka, the VP of Heat Recovery Boiler Systems at Rentech, shares a comprehensive perspective of HRSG boiler systems.

Energy industry executives flip the script on unrealistic decarbonization goals.

Rotoflow, a manufacturer and operator of turbomachinery, is comprehensive in its approach to support the industry and provide machinery solutions.

In this episoode of the TurboTime podcast, the Myth Busters close out their conversation on energy storage in the turbomachinery industry.

Hydrogen plays a significant role in decarbonizing power generation.

In this episode of the TurboTime podcast, longtime columnists Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss the state of energy storage in the industry.

Mobile power gas turbines can be up and running in a matter of hours to effectively get power where it’s needed.

Troy O’Steen, Director of Sales at L.A. Turbine, a provider of turboexpander compressors for LNG, talks about how the market is growing due to increased demand from power and public utilities.