Whitepapers

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.

Power Augmentation Strategies for Turbomachinery Performance

Advanced polymer and graphite materials are reducing wear, leakage, and unplanned maintenance in turbomachinery equipment.

EnergyLink International is a globally recognized leader in air emissions and noise management. As a senior member of the EnergyLink team, Daniel Harajda, Director of Environmental Solutions and a 37 – year power industry veteran, discusses the company’s expanded air quality control system (AQCS) capabilities and strategic direction.

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. Download this Dedicated Dialogue for the full conversation!

This article explores how advanced polymer and graphite sealing materials improve valve flow control, reduce fugitive emissions, and extend MTBR.

Learn how advanced NDE methods revealed internal cracking in HP bypass valves and enabled a fast, effective weld repair before failure occurred.

Learn how advanced NDE methods revealed internal cracking in HP bypass valves and enabled a fast, effective weld repair before failure occurred.

Turbomachinery assets are often critical and complex to monitor, but costly to operations if unplanned shutdowns or prolonged performance issues occur. Leading industrial companies are broadening and digitalizing their approach to leverage data and AI/ML effectively to advance the real-time monitoring of these assets. This article reviews tools and techniques that the best-in-class leaders are deploying to reduce unplanned downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve sustainability of assets.

Discover how composite wear parts enhance centrifugal pump reliability, extend MTBF, and boost efficiency compared to traditional metallic components.

Combining physics with machine learning leads to more reliable, accurate predictions in industrial rotating equipment fault detection and analytics.

AI is transforming oil and gas by enabling prescriptive maintenance, reducing downtime, and optimizing operations with data-driven insights.

Case Study - Greene Tweed's Arlon® 4020 PEEK labyrinth seals significantly improved the efficiency of MAN Energy Solutions' centrifugal compressors, leading to substantial energy savings. The seals, featuring a flexible tooth design and made from durable, corrosion-resistant materials, reduced inter-stage leakage and optimized thermal expansion. Laboratory and field tests revealed 1-1.5% efficiency gains, aligning with theoretical predictions. After nearly nine years of operation, the seals demonstrated excellent long-term performance with minimal wear or degradation. These efficiency improvements resulted in lifecycle cost savings of approximately $300,000 for a typical compressor, offering both financial and environmental benefits.

Discover how thermodynamic monitoring, supervised machine learning, and physics-guided machine learning work together to deliver a highly accurate scaling detection.

Scheduled maintenance does not have to be a Plant Engineer‘s nightmare. Miba's inspection guide will help keep your machine and hydrodynamic bearings in working order.

This whitepaper discusses the current state of hydrogen fuels in the energy sector and coupling considerations for adapting to hydrogen systems.

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.

In this paper, we will explore the multifaceted challenges associated with handling CO2, the advanced technologies within Mitsubishi Heavy Industry Compressor’s growing portfolio and how our expertise is driving the transition towards a carbon-neutral society.

John Crane’s services protect what matters. People, plant, and performance.

John Crane delivers turbomachinery solutions that reduce GHG emissions and increase efficiency. We are committed to achieving net zero for Scopes 1, 2 & 3 by 2050.

Learn best practices on the subject of heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) design, installation, operations & field service.

John Crane’s products address the needs of the power generation industry, delivering increased reliability and efficiency, resulting in greater plant productivity.

This white paper examines what it takes to keep a boiler well serviced and how to ensure field service visits go smoothly.

EnergyLink International, a global leader in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems and supplier for simple cycle gas turbines, aims to reduce the high parasitic electricity load and costs associated with vaporizing and injecting ammonia. Learn more about the key features and benefits of this revolutionary system.

This paper explores the design, balancing, and monitoring of high-speed couplings in hydrogen systems, focusing on adaptability, material considerations, and future outlook.