Maintenance & Reliability
Case 2: The hidden load in a three-bearing machine
A screening analysis helps in understanding the cause
HP Reliability: Bearing life and contamination
As if we didn't know, lubricant contamination will reduce bearing life. However, a thorough understanding of the contamination / bearing life relationship is essential if improvements a..
Reduce plant startup problems
Use these guidelines to avoid delays and costly mistakes
HP Reliability: Storage protection of positive displacement compressors
Preservation or corrosion inhibiting of inactive process machinery depends on the type of equipment, expected length of inactivity and the time required to restore the equipment to serv..
Case 1: The fatigued motor shaft
First in a series of bimonthly case histories. This one reveals why belt tensioning was the real cause of failure
HP Reliability: Become familiar with turboexpander applications
For many years turboexpanders have been used in cryogenic processing plants to provide low-temperature refrigeration. Power recovery has been of secondary importance. Expander efficienc..
Consider compressor upgrade options
Substantial savings in time and money can be achieved
A case study in rapid machinery turnarounds
Here’s how several major repairs were accomplished in less than a month
Gas-lubricated mechanical seals for pumps
New designs decrease the conversion cost for older pumps and improve reliability
Rotating equipment risk-based assessment and benchmarking
Joint industry project on steam turbines identifies high risk areas and helps prioritize maintenance resources
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