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Understanding centrifugal compressor performance
Apr-2002
In a connected process system, expensive changes to the compressor and driver can be avoided with system debottlenecking modifications
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Centrifugal compressor operations
Jul-2004
The wet gas compressor is used as an example in this article reviewing compressor performance, operating conditions and basic control philosophy
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Reciprocating compressor suction and discharge valve monitoring
Feb-2013
A decision making guideline evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the most common online monitoring technologies
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Combating green oil formation in a CCR reformer
Jul-2013
The addition of a chloride adsorber guard bed solved a refiner’s issues with contamination affecting a CCR reformer’s rich gas compressor
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Enhance processing with capacity control of reciprocating compressors
Apr-2014
Improvements to refinery, petrochemical and gas processing are available from the full-range stepless capacity control of reciprocating compressors
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Estimating compressor power and condenser duty in a refrigerant system
Oct-2010
A simple-to-use predictive tool calculates compressor power and condenser duty per refrigeration duty in a three-stage propane refrigerant system
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Jul-2015
Computational fluid dynamics was used to analyse the performance of side entry mixers in large crude tanks
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Stop gas leaks from compressor packings
Apr-2015
A new piston rod sealing technology based on a pressurised oil barrier can eliminate a significant source of gas leaks from reciprocating compressors.
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Sharing the load: proper control methods for parallel refrigeration compressors
Jan-2015
Parallel refrigeration machines have been in use for decades in the LNG industry primarily for the Phillips Cascade LNG process which utilises parallel ...
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Maximising ethane in liquids crackers
Jan-2013
Economics for energy and feedstock supply favour ethane feed cracking, but plant constraints must be examined rigorously before maximum ethane feeds are ...
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Predicting centrifugal compressor performance
Jan-2019
When a plant revamp is planned, assessing an existing centrifugal compressor to meet new performance requirements is essential.
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Reciprocating compressors in a hydrogen plant
Aug-2016
A hydrogen producer chose moderate speed reciprocating compressors for its natural gas feed and hydrogen product services.
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Protecting compressors with dynamic simulation
Apr-2014
Dynamic simulation supports reliable operation of compressor installations to deliver maximum plant availability and productivity
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What does SIL and functional safety mean to operators of rotating equipment?
Aug-2014
SIL - standing for Safety Integrity Level, is one very important safety indicator. Extensively discussed, described and often misunderstood within the ...
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Improving reliability and efficiency in centrifugal pumps
Jul-2013
Conversion of metal pump wear parts to advanced composite materials can lead to substantial annual cost savings
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Improving FCCUs: bottoms system upgrades
Jul-2003
A review of process flow scheme fundamentals and basic equipment operating and design principles that have improved unit operating profitability through ...
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Refrigeration compressor anti-surge control
Sep-2016
A refrigeration compressor requires the same high-performance and fast-acting surge control technology as other gas compression circuits
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Revamping centrifugal compressors at an ethylene plant
Oct-2010
Technical improvements and increased throughput justify the revamp of a Russian ethylene plant’s compressors
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Enhanced control techniques for cryogenic turboexpander recompressors
Feb-2014
Turboexpander compression trains are commonly used in petrochemical processes for extracting the heavier hydrocarbons from natural gas.
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SIL and functional safety in rotating equipment
Nov-2016
Unravelling the terminology and meaning of safety integrity level and functional safety in rotating equipment
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Safety system separation - examination of three types of machinery protection systems
Apr-2016
overspeed, surge detection and vibration monitoring, to help clarify when a SIL certification is truly necessary. Authors explain how companies can protect ...
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Expanding FCCU wet gas compressor capacity
Apr-2007
Parametric correlations can predict WGC performance curves at different speeds and molecular weights. However, performance curves in a range of speeds ...
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Revamp of a reciprocating compressor unit
Jul-2015
A step-by-step guide to the revamp of a reciprocating compressor unit to meet increased hydrogen throughput
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Parallel expander-recompressor controls and piping layouts
Jul-2015
Turboexpanders are key pieces of process equipment for the recovery of high-value condensates from natural gasses in modern NGL plants.
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Jul-2015
How to maximise the life cycle of control systems used in turbomachinery
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Maintenance and reliability for rotating equipment closing the loop
May-2024
Maintenance of rotating equipment is a vast subject that could fill volumes.
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Combating green oil formation in a CCR reformer
Jul-2013
The addition of a chloride adsorber guard bed solved a refiner’s issues with contamination affecting a CCR reformer’s rich gas compressor
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Selecting turboexpanders for PDH
Dec-2020
Expander compressors with active magnetic bearings increase reliability and simplify operations with lower maintenance costs in a propane dehydrogenation ...
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Design configurations for lowering quenched coke drum venting pressure
Feb-2023
Compare the advantages when installing either an ejector or a water ring compressor for lowering coke drum venting pressure.
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Maximising ethane in liquids crackers
Jan-2013
Economics for energy and feedstock supply favour ethane feed cracking, but plant constraints must be examined rigorously before maximum ethane feeds are ...
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Understanding centrifugal compressor performance
Apr-2002
In a connected process system, expensive changes to the compressor and driver can be avoided with system debottlenecking modifications
-
Centrifugal compressor operations
Jul-2004
The wet gas compressor is used as an example in this article reviewing compressor performance, operating conditions and basic control philosophy
-
Enhance processing with capacity control of reciprocating compressors
Apr-2014
Improvements to refinery, petrochemical and gas processing are available from the full-range stepless capacity control of reciprocating compressors
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Reciprocating compressor suction and discharge valve monitoring
Feb-2013
A decision making guideline evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the most common online monitoring technologies
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Energy savings from electric capacity control
Jul-2015
Updated stepless capacity control of reciprocating compressors saved energy and improved process stability at a petrochemicals site.
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21st century reciprocating compressors for downstream applications
May-2016
Technology, like time, marches on. Think about the advancements in technology that have taken place in the last 50 years. Advancements have taken us from ...
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SIL and functional safety in rotating equipment
Nov-2016
Unravelling the terminology and meaning of safety integrity level and functional safety in rotating equipment
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Refrigeration compressor anti-surge control
Sep-2016
A refrigeration compressor requires the same high-performance and fast-acting surge control technology as other gas compression circuits
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Compressor improvements turn benchmarks into savings
Feb-2018
How can refiners create real improvements at plant level? Reciprocating compressors are likely candidates.
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Rapid analysis of wear metals in used oils by automated ICP-OES
Jun-2012
Condition monitoring is essential to the efficient operation of large plant and machinery, and is the use of physical and chemical techniques to check ...
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Advanced turbomachinery controls improve ethylene plant yield
Aug-2015
Advanced integrated turbomachinery controls can significantly alleviate the suction pressure dip of a cracked gas compressor, leading to considerable yield ...
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Improving reliability and efficiency in centrifugal pumps
Jul-2013
Conversion of metal pump wear parts to advanced composite materials can lead to substantial annual cost savings
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A straightforward guide to monitoring & diagnostics of reciprocating compressors
Apr-2014
Experts worldwide agree — the only way to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, economical operation of reciprocating compressors is to monitor them continuously ...
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Pump operating issue case study: Identifying the poor performance root cause (TiA)
Feb-2024
Problem: An alkylation unit’s main fractionator reboiler pumps were experiencing operational problems. Two 100% pumps were available: one online and ...
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Stop gas leaks from compressor packings
Apr-2015
A new piston rod sealing technology based on a pressurised oil barrier can eliminate a significant source of gas leaks from reciprocating compressors.
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Combating the threat of mercury
Mar-2012
Emerging legally binding action on mercury emissions highlights the importance of monitoring and quantifying emissions from gas operations
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Enhanced control techniques for cryogenic turboexpander recompressors
Feb-2014
Turboexpander compression trains are commonly used in petrochemical processes for extracting the heavier hydrocarbons from natural gas.
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Is your radial turbomachinery operating at optimum?
Sep-2014
Bryan Research and Engineering, Inc. (BRE) has developed an online, equipment performance monitoring application for radial turbo-machinery in cryogenic ...
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Contamination in gas compression: causes, effects, and solutions
Jul-2020
Identifying and quantifying contaminants including solids, dissolved species, and liquids is essential in the design of a more reliable compression sy ...
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Jul-2015
How to maximise the life cycle of control systems used in turbomachinery
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Increase compressor reliability: Combine digital maintenance and AI-based monitoring (RI 2024)
Sep-2024
Over the past decades, the reliability and performance of key components such as valves, rings, and packings for reciprocating compressors has improved ...
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Maintenance and reliability for rotating equipment closing the loop
May-2024
Maintenance of rotating equipment is a vast subject that could fill volumes.
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Optimising compressor dry gas seal line design in FEED stage
May-2024
A proactive approach to engineering excellence is presented by a strategic initiative to enhance the design of compressor dry gas seal lines within FEED ...
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Pump operating issue case study: Identifying the poor performance root cause (TiA)
Feb-2024
Problem: An alkylation unit’s main fractionator reboiler pumps were experiencing operational problems. Two 100% pumps were available: one online and ...
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Cost-driven natural gas vs hydrogen power for generators (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
Regulatory policies promoting green hydrogen are accelerating, but natural gas (NG) is far more competitive on a per-cost basis.
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Enhancing environmental sustainability in the oil and gas industry: the REE concept (RI 2023)
Nov-2023
The oil and gas industry stands at a crossroads, facing the urgent need for sustainable practices amid global environmental concerns. Hoerbiger, a global ...
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Design configurations for lowering quenched coke drum venting pressure
Feb-2023
Compare the advantages when installing either an ejector or a water ring compressor for lowering coke drum venting pressure.
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Digital transformation of component repair boosts compressor uptime
Oct-2022
Valves, packing, and other replaceable components have a key influence on the performance and reliability of reciprocating compressors.
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Selecting turboexpanders for PDH
Dec-2020
Expander compressors with active magnetic bearings increase reliability and simplify operations with lower maintenance costs in a propane dehydrogenation ...
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Contamination in gas compression: causes, effects, and solutions
Jul-2020
Identifying and quantifying contaminants including solids, dissolved species, and liquids is essential in the design of a more reliable compression sy ...
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Piston design method makes recips
Aug-2019
more reliable Gas leaking past piston rings and rider bands is a significant problem for many reciprocating compressors.
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Predicting centrifugal compressor performance
Jan-2019
When a plant revamp is planned, assessing an existing centrifugal compressor to meet new performance requirements is essential.
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Modular compressor package for refiners (TIA)
Aug-2018
Volatile spot market prices for crude oil and products, as well as growing stringent legislation requirements for environmentally friendly fuels for all ...
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Compressor improvements turn benchmarks into savings
Feb-2018
How can refiners create real improvements at plant level? Reciprocating compressors are likely candidates.
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Oct-2017
Important considerations when using crosshead acceleration and frame velocity to monitor and protect a reciprocating compressor
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Aug-2017
An Indian refinery has cut the power consumption of a reciprocating compressor on a hydrocracker by 86 kW and saves approximately €55000/y on energy ...
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Optimising the health of rotating equipment
Jul-2017
Applying predictive analytics to rotating equipment enables a preventative maintenance programme for improved savings
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Mar-2017
Market for short stroke moderate speed reciprocating compressors in downstream process gas compression
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SIL and functional safety in rotating equipment
Nov-2016
Unravelling the terminology and meaning of safety integrity level and functional safety in rotating equipment
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Refrigeration compressor anti-surge control
Sep-2016
A refrigeration compressor requires the same high-performance and fast-acting surge control technology as other gas compression circuits
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Reciprocating compressors in a hydrogen plant
Aug-2016
A hydrogen producer chose moderate speed reciprocating compressors for its natural gas feed and hydrogen product services.
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Getting to grips with noise (TIA)
Jul-2016
A particular challenge when designing valves for compressible media and in particular steam is the noise calculation.
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21st century reciprocating compressors for downstream applications
May-2016
Technology, like time, marches on. Think about the advancements in technology that have taken place in the last 50 years. Advancements have taken us from ...
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Safety system separation - examination of three types of machinery protection systems
Apr-2016
overspeed, surge detection and vibration monitoring, to help clarify when a SIL certification is truly necessary. Authors explain how companies can protect ...
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Dec-2015
Why is elevated vibration during surge often absent from the data collected by the online vibration monitoring software?