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Allowable liquid control valve pressure drops
Providing valve pressure drops at minimum, normal and maximum flows enables selecting the proper valve for the full operating range
Explicit friction factor correlation for turbulent flow in rough pipe
A comparison of approximation methods shows which is more accurate over a wide range of Re values
Failure analysis of a steam–hydrocarbon reformer
Catalyst and tube performance should be monitored to prevent problems
Controlling coupling guard leakage
Coupling guard oil leakage on critical gas compressor trains can be a problem causing delays in startup after repairs due to sealant curing times, and a daily nuisance to operators. At Saudi Aramco's ..
Analytical calculation of Fanning friction factor
The Colebrook equation can be solved by using the Lambert W function. Algorithmic routines are also given to do the calculation
Selecting turbine oil filtration systems
Follow these guidelines to improve reliability
Avoid refrigeration compressor damage
Online monitoring helps prevent liquid injection and operating in choke
Ultrasonic multipath flowmeters for liquid hydrocarbon custody transfer
They reliably meet or exceed demanding accuracy standards
Apply proven machinery problem-solving strategies *
Here's a summary of the approach used by competent machinery engineers
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