Myth Busters

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

Open and shrouded impellers both offer advantages, which are reflected in the respective applications they are used for.

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.

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

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.

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

Debunking the myth on methane leakage in the oil and gas industry. Gas gathering reciprocating compressors are a major source of methane.

ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY IS KEY

Closed loop compressor performance test comparisons

Upgrades required for LNG to meet demand

Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz talk about summer electricity price gouging assumptions

The Myth Busters discuss the many colors of hydrogen and their place in the energy economy.

The phrase "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" has served us well in the turbomachinery industry.

During the pandemic we've been seeing the perpetuation of myths surrounding personal air filtration (AKA facemasks). As much as we'd enjoy poking fun at urban legends, we'll stay focused on air filtration for gas turbines.

AM is the best thing since sliced bread, they said. But has the potential of AM for compressor manufacturing been more promise than reality?

Many of us have to verify compressor and driver performance in the field. We do a test, read the data, and convert it to flow, head, and some other parameters. Voila, we have done a valid test and we believe our data. Not so fast!