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Dresser-Rand adds new programs to condition monitoring software

Dresser-Rand Group Inc. recently announced two diagnostic modules for its Envision suite of condition monitoring software. The modules work individually or in tandem to provide information that helps increase machinery availability, improve productivity and reduce operating costs.

Flowserve green lit for Saudi Aramco’s Yanbu' project

Flowserve Corp. has received final approval from Saudi Aramco on a master purchase agreement to supply pumps, valves and services for the Yanbu' export refinery project (YERP).

Prevent electric erosion in variable-frequency drive bearings

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

Here are the reasons and remedial actions

How the inertia number points to compressor system design challenges

SNC-Lavalin Inc.: Ajdari, I.  |  Kapadia, M.  |  Tellez-Schmill, R.

It facilitates predicting compressor system performance

Pump aftermarket offers solutions for abrasive services

Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc. Service Center Houston: McPherson, S.

Upgrades substantially increased MTBR

HP Reliability: Consider bearing protection for small steam turbines

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.  |  Thinnes, Billy

In most small machines there is a need to limit both contaminant ingress and oil leakage. Inexpensive lip seals are sometimes used for sealing at the bearing housing, but lip seals typically last only..

ITT acquires Canberra Pumps in Brazil

ITT Corp. has acquired Canberra Pumps do Brasil, expanding the company’s pump manufacturing presence in the Latin America region. Canberra Pumps has an installed base of 20,000 pumps serving customers in the chemical, pulp and paper, and general industry pump markets.

Diamond-coated seals extend pump life

Although problem-free pump operation is the primary goal of all pump operators, achieving that goal is not a simple matter. The key components of a pump - mechanical seals, impellers, couplings, roller bearings and housings – are all subject to wear.

Case 57: Troubleshooting the cause of sudden impacts

Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.

Finding the cause can be elusive but calculations help

HP Reliability: Not ready for 29-year-old pump packing

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

In 2009 we were informed about “a nuclear plant that was never commissioned after its original construction. This plant has been sitting idle for 29 years and is only now starting up.” The o..