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Dresser-Rand says new centrifugal compressor represents major advance in technology

In what it claims is a major advance in centrifugal compressor technology, Dresser-Rand said on Thursday that it successfully engineered, manufactured and tested the world's highest-density centrifugal compressor for re-injection service.

Siemens completes world's largest LNG train, raises Qatar output to 77mn tonnes/year

Siemens said it has successfully completed the world’s largest onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) compressor “mega-train” for Qatargas in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar.

Kinka Kikai valves certified as low emission

All valves manufactured in Kinka Kikai’s South Korea facilities are now certified as “low emission” after passing the stringent API 622 testing at 50 ppm.

Rotating equipment firm Dresser-Rand closes on €500mn deal for Spanish engine supplier

Rotating equipment company Dresser-Rand closed on its previously-announced acquisition of Spanish diesel and gas engine supplier Grupo Guascor S.L. (GG) from shareholders for a total enterprise value of €500mn (approximately $740mn) in cash and stock.

Testing and repair options for critical dry-gas seal: Updates

AESSEAL plc: Carmody, C.

Do your research when sending compressor seals out for renovations

How to justify root-cause failure analysis for pumps

Flint Hills Resources, L.P.: Perez, R. X.

New method uses annualized risk to determine RCFA analysis levels

HP Reliability: Consider ‘water washing’ for steam turbines

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.
Elliott Group: Dowson, P.

Occasions may arise when deposits form on the internal parts of steam turbines. The accumulation of these deposits may be indicated by a gradual increase in stage pressures over time with no evidence ..

HP Viewpoint: Consider new developments in antifouling coatings for rotating equipment

Elliott Group: Dowson, P.

Innovative materials and applications protect critical centrifugal compressors and steam turbines from erosion and corrosion

Dresser-Rand unveils latest module for real-time gas turbine performance monitoring

Dresser-Rand, a global supplier of rotating equipment solutions to the oil, gas, petrochemical, and process industries, has announced the availability of its Envision gas turbine performance module. The module is designed to assist operators and field service personnel in their day-to-day operation of General Electric aero derivative gas turbines, the company said.

Valero JV selects Dresser-Rand to supply rotating equipment on renewable diesel project

Dresser-Rand has received an order from Valero’s joint venture company, Diamond Green Diesel, to supply rotating equipment for a new unit that will produce renewable diesel fuel.