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Kirk Lupkes
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Product Spotlight: Siemens Energy: Turbomachinery-Based Technologies for Decarbonization

Siemens Energy is developing three technologies—an advanced rotor hydrogen compressor, a Turbo Heater, and a rotating olefins cracker—to drive the energy transition and reduce carbon emissions.

Mohammadreza Galeban
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Beyond the First Critical Speed: Do All Rotors Need High-Speed Balancing?

High-speed balancing for rotors operating above their first critical speed isn’t always necessary; it depends on a detailed analysis of the rotor’s dynamic behavior and modal response at operational speeds, not a blanket rule.

Kevin Kisor
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The Rise of Sealed Compressors

Sealed compressors leverage compactness, low maintenance requirements, and emissions-free operation to enable solutions across the ongoing energy transition.

Horton
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Solving Overcooling and Efficiency Losses in Gas Compression with Variable Fan Control

Variable speed fan control technology improves gas compressor thermal management by reducing overcooling, lowering energy consumption, minimizing downtime, and increasing operational efficiency in upstream and midstream applications.

HRST, Inc.
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Detecting Valve Weld Cracking Early (Dec 2025)

Learn how advanced NDE methods revealed internal cracking in HP bypass valves and enabled a fast, effective weld repair before failure occurred.

Brian Hantz
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Advanced Diagnostics of Centrifugal Compressor Shaft Vibration: A Technical Review

Integrating detailed vibration analyses with critical operational data allows for a more proactive, diagnostic approach to turbomachinery health monitoring.

Abed Khateri
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Varnish’s Effect on Gas Turbine Vibration: A Case Study

Managers from a gas-treating company investigated the effects of varnish on the vibration of bearing No.2 of a Siemens SGT 600 gas turbine.

John Crane
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Engineering A Better Future

John Crane’s services protect what matters. People, plant, and performance.

Nejib Chekir
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Automated Gas Turbine Blade Repairs—“It’s Not AI”

Leveraging visioning systems and rule-based knowledge, while not AI, provides repeatable and reliable repairs for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries.

Steve Hiner
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CapEx: New Gas Turbine Models and Filtration Footprints

When deciding to refurbish or renew, gas turbine plant owners have to weigh engineering and economic factors, including the turbine’s footprint.

Louis Mann, Atlas Copco Gas and Process
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Scaling U.S. Manufacturing for Advanced Compressor & Turboexpander Demand

Atlas Copco Gas and Process is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint, specifically with a new high-bay expansion in Voorheesville, NY, to meet the rising demand for larger and more complex integrally geared compressors and turboexpanders. This "local for local" initiative is driven by the scaling needs of traditional markets like LNG and emerging energy transition sectors such as carbon capture (CCUS) and industrial heat pumps. The expansion integrates advanced infrastructure and sustainable facility designs, including the use of 100% renewable electricity, while simultaneously investing in regional workforce development through new apprenticeship programs.

EnergyLink
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Capitalizing on Change With Innovative Exhaust Emissions and Acoustics for the Power Industry

EnergyLink leads in emissions control, innovation, and acoustic solutions for the growing energy sector.

Nikhil Rao

Senior Aerodynamics Engineer, Ebara Elliott Energy

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Steam Turbine Optimization for Mechanical Drive Applications – Part 2

Mechanical design decisions—ranging from stress management to natural frequency tuning—play a critical role in the reliability of steam turbines across demanding mechanical drive applications.

Pavini Shah
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Shaping the Future: Centrifugal Compressors

Centrifugal compressor manufacturers are incorporating magnetic bearings, variable-speed drivers, digital twins, and more to improve performance and reliability.

Mechademy
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Physics-Informed and Physics-Guided Machine Learning for Rotating Equipment

Combining physics with machine learning leads to more reliable, accurate predictions in industrial rotating equipment fault detection and analytics.

The Switch
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Revolution at high speed: unlocking the power of solid-rotor technology

Dr. Panu Kurronen traces the evolution of solid-rotor technology from its beginnings as a research project at Lappeenranta University of Technology to its proven success in applications such as vacuum pumps, high-speed compressors and heat pumps. Thanks to its simple and robust design, The Switch solid-rotor technology delivers exceptional performance in megawatt-class applications, enabling higher power output at increased speeds with outstanding reliability. Since the first prototype was introduced in 1997, The Switch technology has achieved an unmatched record of zero rotor failures.

Honeywell
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THE AGE OF AI: Turbomachinery Asset Performance Management Best Practices

Turbomachinery assets are often critical and complex to monitor, but costly to operations if unplanned shutdowns or prolonged performance issues occur. Leading industrial companies are broadening and digitalizing their approach to leverage data and AI/ML effectively to advance the real-time monitoring of these assets. This article reviews tools and techniques that the best-in-class leaders are deploying to reduce unplanned downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve sustainability of assets.

Jason Wilkes
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Advanced Diagnostics of Centrifugal Compressor Shaft Vibration: A Technical Review

Integrating detailed vibration analyses with critical operational data allows for a more proactive, diagnostic approach to turbomachinery health monitoring.

Paul Smith

Senior Engineer, R&D, Ebara Elliott Energy

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Steam Turbine Optimization for Mechanical Drive Applications – Part 2

Mechanical design decisions—ranging from stress management to natural frequency tuning—play a critical role in the reliability of steam turbines across demanding mechanical drive applications.

Andrew Laing
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Automated Gas Turbine Blade Repairs—“It’s Not AI”

Leveraging visioning systems and rule-based knowledge, while not AI, provides repeatable and reliable repairs for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries.

Cheney Gazzam Baltz
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Fluid-Structure Interactions and Flutter in Turbomachines

Eliminating unsteady load, modifying component geometry, and/or damping the entire system may reduce unwanted fluid-structure interactions and prevent turbomachinery damage.

Hasan Mokhtaripour
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Varnish’s Effect on Gas Turbine Vibration: A Case Study

Managers from a gas-treating company investigated the effects of varnish on the vibration of bearing No.2 of a Siemens SGT 600 gas turbine.

Peter Kutne
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Transitioning to Hydrogen-Powered Thermal Power Plants: Opportunities and Challenges

The future of hydrogen in power generation depends on the successful integration of technology, infrastructure, and regulatory measures.

Steven Baird
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Digitally Transforming Compressor Inspection and Repair

Combining 3D laser scanning and generative AI automates inspection processes, enhances service quality, and expedites equipment overhauls.

Frank Ma, President of JFMA Consulting

President of JFMA Consulting

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The AI Power Surge: How Data Center Growth is Impacting the U.S. Rotating Equipment and Flow Control Markets

As hyperscalers, colocation providers, and utilities invest in new power generation infrastructure, rotating equipment and flow control technologies will play a critical role.

Todd Gibbs, Atlas Copco Gas and Process
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Scaling U.S. Manufacturing for Advanced Compressor & Turboexpander Demand

Atlas Copco Gas and Process is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint, specifically with a new high-bay expansion in Voorheesville, NY, to meet the rising demand for larger and more complex integrally geared compressors and turboexpanders. This "local for local" initiative is driven by the scaling needs of traditional markets like LNG and emerging energy transition sectors such as carbon capture (CCUS) and industrial heat pumps. The expansion integrates advanced infrastructure and sustainable facility designs, including the use of 100% renewable electricity, while simultaneously investing in regional workforce development through new apprenticeship programs.

Jeff Wirt
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Innovation in Catalyst Technology: Using Direct Injection of Liquid Ammonia Provides Many Benefits

Jeff Wirt, Director of Catalyst Systems at EnergyLink International sat with Turbomachinery to discuss a new direct injection system for liquid ammonia that streamlines Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) in gas turbines. By eliminating the need for vaporization skids, blowers, and extensive piping, the technology reduces costs, improves NOx reduction efficiency, and lowers parasitic power consumption. Full-scale field tests confirm the system not only meets regulatory limits but also outperforms traditional SCR methods while offering faster deployment for a range of turbine models.

Michael Branagan Ph.D., PE
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Best Practices in Fluid-Film Bearing Operation and Maintenance

Fluid-film bearings are essential to turbomachinery performance, but their reliability depends on careful attention to design, lubrication, and monitoring practices. Day Griffin, MSME, PE, and Michael Branagan Ph.D., PE from Pioneer Motor Bearing Company spoke with Turbomachinery International about how operators must balance precision and maintenance discipline to maximize bearing life and prevent costly failures.

Braden
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Revitalizing Energy Infrastructure: Extending the Life of Gas Turbines

With the energy transition accelerating and much of the existing infrastructure reaching the end of its operational life, modernization has become essential for the gas transmission sector to maintain safety, capacity, and environmental performance. One standout example is the recent Cab Infrastructure Project undertaken by Braden, a global leader in gas turbine auxiliary equipment for Gas Turbine Systems. Tasked with revitalizing a Gas Turbine compressor unit at a critical site in the South of England, Braden delivered a solution that not only extended the unit’s operational life but also prepared it for a cleaner energy future.

Alicia Bigica
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NETL's CFD-Designed Injector Brings Rotating Detonation Engines Closer to Gas Turbine Integration

Researchers at the National Energy Technology Laboratory have demonstrated stable, sustained rotating detonation using a novel CFD-designed aero-strut injector, marking a key step toward practical pressure gain combustion and higher-efficiency gas turbines.