January/February 2024

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.

Green hydrogen is receiving a lot of hype in the news, but a closer look reveals how impractical its future is for power generation.

Ansaldo Energia focuses on decarbonization, efficiency, and sustainability in the design and manufacture of its steam turbine portfolio.

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

Jean-Charles Bonaccorsi and Carolyn Woeber, Joint Application Engineering Directors at Cadence Design Systems, discuss the role of computational fluid dynamics in the design lifecycle, turbomachinery emissions, decarbonization, and more.

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.