May/June 2021

Many factors once considered negligible in ordinary piping may become significant for piping connected to turbomachinery.

New squeeze film damper bearings solve rotor stability problems

Many facilities operate steam turbines that are in need of modernization. Some units were installed 50 or 60 years ago with heat rates and reliability levels well below what current models can achieve.

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

Winterizing and protecting turbomachinery can mitigate the impact of extreme weather events on the industry’s ability to meet power demands.

Expander-compressor units provide refrigeration for extracting heavier hydrocarbon components while having low energy costs.

Elliott Group manufactures centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, cryogenic pumps, and cryogenic expanders.

Tilting pad journal bearings are used in turbocompressors, turbo gears, gas turbines, and steam turbines.

Reducing maintenance costs by upgrading aging inlet air-cooling systems.

Expander-compressor units provide refrigeration for extracting heavier hydrocarbon components while having low energy costs.

Joël Heux, Managing Director at Sundyne, discusses market trends, hydrogen compression, carbon capture, and markets for pumps and compressors.

For many component and auxiliary system vendors, 2020 was a rough year. Operators deferred maintenance and upgrades. 2021 has a rosier outlook.

Our Editor-in-Chief, Drew Robb, dedicates the May/June issue to the many component and auxiliary system vendors that form the turbomachinery supply chain.