The TurboTime Podcast

Harsh Shah, vice president of sales and business development at Mitsubishi Power Aero, discusses how surging electricity demand from AI data centers and industrial growth is driving the need for fast-deployment power solutions. He details how the company's FT8® MOBILEPAC® aero-derivative gas turbines have supported grid resilience efforts in Mexico, Texas, and Ukraine, and outlines what owners should evaluate when selecting mobile generation assets. Shah also addresses how battery storage and fast-start turbines can work together to deliver coordinated grid flexibility.

The highly accelerated need for power driven by AI and data center development has been well covered. Established energy technology companies like Siemens Energy have been supporting utility and industrial power generation and infrastructure for many decades and are now helping this new wave of customers understand the different solutions and use cases, while also dealing with some challenges like supply limitations. Beyond the simple generation challenges of the here and now, they are also outlining new pathways to power resilience, grid stability, and decarbonization. Siemens Energy’s Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Jim Mozell, talks through how data centers can achieve power needed in the near term, with a view to optimizing future expansions and developments.

What if you could see exactly how hard your critical rotating equipment is working before problems surface? In this conversation with TurboMachinery International, Emmet Stiff, Business Development Manager at Regal Rexnord, dives into the practical value of torque monitoring. He explains why measuring torque on both input and output shafts matters, what types of torque can be captured, and how accurate real-time measurements truly are. Real-world applications demonstrate where coupling-based torque monitoring has delivered measurable benefits, all while breaking down how these systems are integrated into both new and existing equipment from a mechanical, electrical, and digital standpoint. By utilizing torque data, operators and engineers can make smarter decisions and support more reliable operations.

When renewables take priority on the grid, gas turbines must start fast, ramp hard, and run low, or risk forfeiting revenue entirely. Luca Buzzoni, Head of Service Engineering at Ansaldo Energia, explains how coordinated hardware upgrades, advanced controls, and digital monitoring are enabling existing gas turbine fleets to meet the flexibility demands of modern, renewable-heavy grids. Buzzoni details how combustion system enhancements, hot-gas-path component improvements, and purpose-built predictive algorithms work together to reduce minimum environmental load, increase cycling capability, and sustain reliability without sacrificing long-term asset value. Tune into the podcast for the full conversation!

In this episode, Alex Wells, Regional Product Manager at Camfil Power Systems, explores how optimizing air inlet conditions can unlock significant, yet often overlooked, power gains in gas turbines. From high-efficiency filtration upgrades to advanced cooling strategies like evaporative systems and chiller coils, this discussion breaks down how operators can recover lost megawatts, improve efficiency, and reduce operating costs. Backed by real-world data and global climate insights, this podcast highlights practical solutions to boost performance without major turbine modifications.

The Myth Busters, Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz, dive into gas turbine degradation by covering the various types, their causal factors, and how it may impact performance.

Per Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz, properly executed scheduled and condition-based maintenance methods are adequate to prevent failures, costly shutdowns, and interventions.

Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz address the benefits and challenges of compressing, transporting, and utilizing CO2, highlighting its dedicated turbomachinery and role in a decarbonized society.

The Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz cover the latest technological updates and trends in centrifugal compressors, including AI integration and the penetration of renewables.

Kirk Lupkes, Head of Future Technology, Compression and Mariangel Melean, Vice President Services, America's Region shares how Siemens Energy is not only reshaping industry expectations, but anticipating tomorrow's energy challenges today. They will also discuss how Siemens Energy is combining cutting-edge innovation and advanced services to deliver compression solutions that don't just meet current industry demands—they are ahead of time.

Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss what AI is and isn’t, its shortcomings and strengths, and how it’s changing the turbomachinery and power generation industries.

Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss how liquefaction works and dive into trends like smaller production facilities.

Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss the LNG value chain, where and how turbomachinery fits in, and an overview of the market.

Ulrich Schmitz of Atlas Copco discusses industry challenges and how it’s adapting offerings, leveraging its global presence, and embracing decarbonization and AI.

How accurate are advanced computational tools like CFD and FEA? Find out in part II of designing turbomachines with the Myth Busters.

Do engineers overrely on computational tools? The Myth Busters deep dive into engineering tools, such as CFD and FEA, used to design turbomachines.

Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz break down the myth that electrification and electric-motor drives are decarbonized.

From Hydrogen to HVO, Mr. Federico Bonzani, Chief Technology Officer of Ansaldo Energia, describes the fuel flexibility state-of-the-art solutions of the Company to meet the actual and future needs of power generation industry.

Scott DeNeale of Oak Ridge National Lab shares trends in hydropower—from modular designs to additive-manufactured Francis turbines.

Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss root-cause analysis—what it is, its methodologies, and why it’s so important to managing turbomachines.

In this episode of the TurboTime podcast, Myth Buster Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss ammonia.

Federico Bonzani, Chief Technology Officer, presents how the Ansaldo Energia Group can support the energy transition process. He discusses Ansaldo Energia's fleet of gas turbines, decarbonization objectives, and how their customer service team can support customers wanting to integrate renewables sources.

In this episode of the TurboTime podcast, Daniel Tegtmeier, Director of EthosEnergy’s Performance Center, talks about remote operations and monitoring.

The Myth Busters, Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz, talk about surge and choke on a compressor map.

The Myth Busters, Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz, talk about compressor maps—what they are, how they are generated, and what they are useful for.

During this episode, the Myth Busters break down the many terms associated with degradation, what components degrade, how it can be measured and minimized, and more.

ETN Global’s Scientific Officer, Giuseppe Tilocca, talks about the association’s recent report on decentralized energy systems—their advantages and challenges, trends, and where and how gas turbines fit in.

Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz dial into energy storage and transport—why they are necessary, how turbomachinery fits into these processes, and more.

Carbon capture and storage’s versatility enables both emissions mitigation and removal, making it a unique and important resource as a climate solution.

What’s the history of additive manufacturing, how is it used to manufacture turbomachines, and does it really have a future in the turbo industry? Find out more from the Myth Busters in this episode of the TurboTime Podcast.