December 19th 2024
Following damage from Hurricane Ida, Ebara Elliott Energy reconstructed the collapsed east wall, installed a high bay roof, built a new exterior, and more.
Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss root-cause analysis—what it is, its methodologies, and why it’s so important to managing turbomachines.
December 18th 2024
The heat-pump system uses Rhine water as its energy source and operates with a natural refrigerant in a closed-loop system.
The P650 features a removable air-end design and horizontally split air-end components to allow for undisturbed inspection and maintenance.
December 17th 2024
Advanced compressor technologies, AI and ML, and cooling technologies help reduce energy usage, carbon emissions, and at times, cost.
Mitsubishi Electric Invests $143M to Retrofit Heat Pump Compressors Factory
Production of variable-speed compressors—a key component in heat pumps—is expected to start in October 2027.
MAN Energy Supplies Integrally Geared Compressors for Tangguh LNG Plant
The supply scope for bp’s enhanced gas recovery and carbon-capture project includes three integrally geared CO2 compressors equipped with an electric motor and variable frequency drive starter.
EthosEnergy, EagleBurgmann Support Customers with Compressor Installation, Projects
EthosEnergy will join its seal system design, project management, and compressor maintenance with EagleBurgmann’s industrial sealing technology to support customer needs.
Ebara Corp. Unveils Semiconductor Manufacturing Solution: Model LPCMN Exhaust Gas Abatement System
The Model LPCMN neutralizes process gases by reducing byproduct adhesion and NOx/COx emissions and offers a compact design, hydrogen fuel options, and high airflow capacity.
Ebara Elliott Energy Updates Manufacturing Facility with Compressor, Electrical Equipment Testing
The 138-Kv breaker and numerous capacitor banks will regulate voltage dips and swells to protect customer and company equipment during tests up to 100 MW.
Curtiss-Wright, Sintavia Provide Additively Manufactured Impeller for U.S. Navy Submarine
Curtiss-Wright and Sintavia’s additively manufactured metal impeller design was installed in the submarine pump system of a Navy vessel and tested at a facility in Bethlehem, PA.
SATORP Awards Ebara Elliott Energy Equipment Supply Contract for Petrochemical Complex
Ebara Elliott Energy will deliver 22 units across its compressor, pump, and turbine product lines to the AMIRAL project—a refinery equipped with a mixed-feed cracker and petrochemical units.
MAN Energy, Bonatti to Build Bioenergy Power Plant in Corsica
MAN Energy Solutions will provide eight 18V51/60 engines and its after-sales brand will provide spare parts, technical services, and more over 25 years.
Simplicity, Efficiency, and Low-Carbon Intensity: Hanwha Power Systems’ sCO2 System
Hanwha Power Systems offers insights into its supercritical CO2 systems that leverage high energy and dual gas/liquid properties to efficiently drive larger machines.
MHI Compressor Ships Steam Turbine-Driven Compressor Package to Texas-Based Golden Triangle Polymers Co.
The Golden Triangle Polymers project will receive three main compressor packages for its ethane cracker operation, auxiliary equipment, three steam turbines, and four centrifugal compressors.
MAN Energy Installs, Operates Largest Seawater Heat Pump at Danish Plant
The CO2-based seawater heat pump operates with a wood chip boiler and electric boiler plant to provide heat year-round.
Kobelco Compressors America Begins Expansion at Houston Service Shop
The expansions include six compressor overhaul stations, two drive-through loading bays, an extruder overhaul station, and additional storage and maintenance spaces.
Hanwha Power Systems, TC Energy Commercialize sCO2 Power Generation with Waste Heat Recovery
The sCO2 power generation system will be installed at TC Energy’s compressor station in West Virginia, recovering unused waste-heat exhaust from a gas turbine compressor.
HECO Bolsters Electric Motor Services with Warwood Armature Repair, WARCO Acquisition
Warwood delivers electric motor and gearbox repair, sales, and field services that focus on coal, steel, shale, and industrial customers in the Appalachian region.
Turbomachinery International: November/December 2024
The November/December 2024 issue highlights emerging decarbonization efforts that integrate hydrogen, ammonia, and new technologies into increasingly intermittent grids.
Myth: Centrifugal Compressor Maps: Surge and Choke
Part two of this myth on centrifugal compressor maps delves into the map’s extrema: surge and choke.
Challenges with Dry Gas Seals for Turbocompressors
A compressor’s seal system is the culprit of most common unscheduled shutdowns.
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.
GE Aerospace Offloads Aviation Engine MRO Work to United Aerospace Maintenance
United Aerospace Maintenance Co. will fulfill the customers’ CFM LEAP maintenance needs in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa by conducting on-wing-support and near-wing retrofits.
Jet Engine Borescope Inspections Boosted with AI Assist per GE Aerospace, Waygate Joint Development
The AI-assisted borescope inspection technology raised model recall rates by 33.6% and increased model precision rates by 13.5% compared to the previous Gas Power-assist model.
Ebara Acquires Majority Interest in Asanvil, Expands Pump Sales in South America
Ebara obtained an additional sales base in Uruguay, capitalizing on a growing South American market for pumps in the agricultural, construction, and industrial sectors.
Baker Hughes Flexible Pipe Systems Support Brazilian Pre-Salt Field Development
Petrobras signed contracts with Baker Hughes for risers and flowlines for hydrocarbon production and gas and water injection; and support for equipment storage, maintenance, and installation.
Transition Industries Supplies Mitsubishi Gas Chemical with Ultra-Low Carbon Methanol from Pacifico Mexinol
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical will receive ~1 mmtpa of methanol from the Mexican production facility, slated to open in 2028 producing green and blue methanol from natural gas with carbon capture.
MidOcean Energy, Hunt Oil Finalize 15% Interest Acquisition in Peru LNG
Peru LNG owns and operates the only LNG export facility in South America, consisting of a natural gas liquefaction plant, pipeline, storage tanks, and additional assets.
Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia 2024: Emerging Technologies in the Spotlight
TPS 2024 tackled the latest challenges, solutions, and technologies in the turbomachinery industry.
Evers & Sons to Conduct Field Installation for Gillis Treating Plant, Part of NG3 Project
The Gillis Treating Plant will treat off-spec natural gas with services such as CO2 amine treating, gas dehydration, CO2 compression, and related utility and power systems.
RMS Boosts its Maintenance and Repair Abilities via Precision Engineering
John Bartos, CEO of RMS, says acquiring precision engineering, advanced metrology, and more allows the company to provide end-to-end solutions.
MHI Thermal Systems Delivers Centrifugal Chillers to Emirati Cooling Plants
The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corp. (Empower) will supply chilled water for cooling to residential, commercial, healthcare, educational, and multi-use projects.
Turbomachinery International: 2025 Handbook
The 2025 Handbook includes a comprehensive outlook of the power industry and gas turbine market as well as an industry-wide directory and specifications listings.
GE Vernova Study Findings Show Installing Exhaust Gas Recirculation Reduces Carbon-Capture Cost
Integrating an exhaust gas recirculation system reduces the cost and footprint of a carbon-capture system and lowers operating costs.