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Segregated and integrated process and antisurge compressor control systems

Hydrocarbon Processing / August 2004
Vopak LNG Holding BV: Lemmers, S. P. B.
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A proven design eliminated control interactions in this ethylene cracker facility

Consider regenerative pumps for low-flow/low-NPSH applications

Hydrocarbon Processing / August 2004
Stepehns Mechanical Associates: Muller, S.
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In low-flow applications they use less horsepower when 'curve run-out' is considered

Oil mist system provides rapid payback

Hydrocarbon Processing / August 2004
Lubrication Systems, Co.: Hartman, J.
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Benefits included lower maintenance costs and reduced lost production

Improved pump hydraulic selection reduces cavitation risk

Hydrocarbon Processing / August 2004
Consulting Engineer: Budris, R.
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Follow these guidelines to improve reliability

Hybrid fault patterns for diagnosing gas turbine component degradation

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2004
Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos, Centro de Investigacion en Ingenieria y Ciencas Aplicadas, Cuernaveca, Morelos, Mexico, and Instituto de Investigaciones Electricas, Gerencia de Turbomaquinaria, Temixco: Garcia, A. G.  |  Kubiak, J. S.  |  Urquiza, G. B.
Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos, Centro de Investigacion en Ingenieria y Ciencas Aplicadas, Cuernaveca,: Gonzalez, G. R.
Maintenance & Reliability / Rotating Equipment

Faults and their locations can be identified by analyzing efficiency and vibration simultaneously

Boost gas turbine performance by inlet air cooling

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
The Cool Solutions Company: Andrepont, J. S.
Paragon Litwin: Dharmadhikari, S.
Heat Transfer / Rotating Equipment

Use these guidelines to evaluate the options

Gas turbine fuel nozzle refurbishment

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2004
Fern Engineering, Inc.: Phillips, J. N.  |  Simas, P.
Heat Transfer / Rotating Equipment

Follow these guidelines to improve reliability and reduce emissions

How piston ring design affects dry-running hydrogen compressor capacity

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2004
Burckhardt Compression: Feistel, N.
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Tests reveal the best choices

Integral gas engine compressor failures and solutions

Hydrocarbon Processing / December 2003
Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.
Maintenance & Reliability / Rotating Equipment

Here are the causes and how to remedy them

Hazardous situations created by improper piping analyses

Hydrocarbon Processing / August 2003
Peng Engineering: Peng, L. C.
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Some computer programs do not handle hot condition calculations correctly