Part two of this myth on centrifugal compressor maps delves into the map’s extrema: surge and choke.
Myth: Centrifugal Compressor Maps: Surge and Choke
Bloom Energy’s Fuel Cells Support AI Data Center Power Demand
American Electric Power will install 100 MW of Bloom fuel cells at data centers to help meet increasing AI load and subsequent power demand.
SOCAR Contracts Baker Hughes to Reduce Flaring with Gas Recovery, H2S Removal Systems
Baker Hughes’ systems will reduce CO2 and recover the flare gas equivalent of up to 7 million Nm3 of methane per year and then be used as fuel within the Baku Oil Refinery.
Babcock & Wilcox Obtains Approval for Fuel-Conversion Project at Indiana Power Station
Babcock & Wilcox Thermal will design and install a new natural gas system, air systems, and additional equipment to convert the plant’s two coal-fired boilers.
Rolls-Royce Supports Sustainability at EcoDataCenter with HVO-Fueled Gensets
EcoDataCenter in Falun, Sweden, switched from diesel to HVO to power the 32 mtu backup power generator systems—16 more Rolls-Royce gensets are on the way.
Challenges with Dry Gas Seals for Turbocompressors
A compressor’s seal system is the culprit of most common unscheduled shutdowns.
Ohmium Joins Forces to Establish First Indian CO2-to-Green Methanol Plant
Ohmium, JNCASR, and others are generating green methanol by combining CO2 captured from the Singareni Thermal Power Plant and green hydrogen.
Emvolon Hits Several Milestones with Gas Offtake, Licensing Agreements
In addition to partnerships with biogas suppliers, methanol offtakers, and technology contributors, Emvolon obtained a $2.3 million technology grant from the Department of Energy.
ELGi, IESS Tackle Natural Gas Flame-Off Ban with Compressed Air Solution: Air Source One
To capture and reinject natural gas into oil reservoirs, Air Source One uses rotary screw compressors, an integrated heater, and a ventilation system.
Hyliion’s KARNO Generator Demonstrates Fuel Switching with H2-Natural Gas Blend, Syngas
After a successful demo using multiple fuel types, 2024 KARNO generators will service early adopters in EV charging, data centers, waste-gas utilization, and marine power.
GE Aerospace’s MRO Investments Enhanced by AI Tools, Digital Training, and Lean Business Strategy
GE Aerospace’s lean operating model and overall industry growth have spurred investments by standardizing processes and fostering operational efficiency and reliability.
Babcock & Wilcox Assesses SolveBright CO2-Capture Tech for Swedish Plant
The SolveBright scrubbing system—to be installed at Mälarenergi AB’s waste-to-energy plant—is a post-combustion carbon-capture technology that absorbs CO2 from flue gas.
Q&A: Gas Turbines and Decentralized Energy Systems
ETN Global takes a deep dive into decentralized energy systems—advantages such as modularity, roadblocks for integration, and the future of power demand—and the role of gas turbines in a decarbonized future.
ADNOC’s Ta’ziz Chemicals Hub Obtains US$2B+ in EPC Contracts
The contracts open the door for lower-carbon chemicals exports and the development of storage facilities, tank-to-jetty pipelines, inter-site pipelines, and liquid product storage.
EthosEnergy Partners with EP Produzione to Retrofit Trapani Thermoelectric Power Plant
EthosEnergy will replace exhaust systems and additional auxiliary equipment on Trapani Unit 1 at the historic Sicilian plant.