Environment & Safety Gas Processing/LNG Maintenance & Reliability Petrochemicals Process Control Process Optimization Project Management Refining

Rotating Equipment

Computational fluid dynamics: a key analytical tool

SES-Process Technology Group: Pordal, H. S.

The potential for process improvements using these methods is not yet fully realized

Avoid control valve application problems with physics-based models

Kinetic energy criteria have many limitations

Consider precast polymer concrete pump foundations

Structural Perservation Systems: Welch, L.

Features include faster installation, improved corrosion resistance and lower vibration levels

Magnetic-drive pumps: technology and new applications

KSB AG: Brodersen, S.

Developments in bearings, containment shells, magnets and cooling techniques improve reliability

Optimize gas turbine-driven centrifugal compressors

Global Machinery Consultants Pty Ltd.: Saxena, M. N.

'Designed engineering' increases output by 100 - 500 kW

Easy way to estimate realistic control valve pressure drops

Jacobs Engineering: Yu, F.

Use this method to ensure proper operation and minimize operating costs

Consider variable-speed, motor-driven compressors in refrigeration units

Fluor Daniel B. V.: Altena, W.  |  Heijkers, C.  |  Zeemering, E.

Depending upon ambient conditions and electricity prices, operating savings can justify the additional cost

Standardizing emerging metering and electronics technologies

SS Tech Services: Sivaraman, S.  |  McCartney, A.

Use these guidelines for testing and analyzing new technologies for custody transfer applications

Analyzing gear failures

Prager Inc.: DeLange, G.

Use this information to identify and eliminate problems

Effective machinery monitoring: getting the most for your investment

Sequoia Engineering and Design Associates: Sela, U.

Here's why, when, where and how to make the effort