Maintenance & Repair

John Bartos of Rotating Machinery Services says South Houston’s BJ Superior contributes its in-house inspection, manufacturing, and refurbishment capabilities.

The duplex and in-line pressure filters suit industries requiring minimized downtime, uninterrupted operation, and tight operational schedules.

The first commissioned vessel is powered by four mtu Series 4000 gas engines and two controllable pitch propellers, reaching a max speed of 23 knots.

The March/April issue focuses on maintenance and repair and how data and AI are impacting the field and highlights our latest Turbo Tour.

The 1.2-GW Malaysian plant started commercial operation with GE Vernova’s equipment and control system software.

David Valette of MAN Energy Solutions says its Multi Fluid Monitor works in tandem with laboratory oil analysis and traditional detection systems.

The contract represents over 100,000 hours of annual maintenance executed by a 30-person team, so EDF PEI can achieve 95% availability on power assets.

Once NextDecade permits, constructs, and operates Trains 6 through 8, the total liquefaction capacity will increase by approximately 18 MTPA.

Smart condition-monitoring strategies can mitigate unscheduled downtime by identifying faults before they occur, reinforcing continuous operation.

The acquisition will expand the range of high-performance components, shorten lead times, and offer greater service flexibility for customers in critical industries.

The Honeywell Forge software platform will enable the digitalization of Sundyne's equipment, improving reliability and predictive maintenance operations.

Initially, the venture will advance four natural gas, combined-cycle power plant projects totaling over 5 GW in the ERCOT & PJM markets.

The contract’s wider resource opportunity across Kirkuk and the surrounding area is projected to include up to 20 billion barrels of oil equivalent.

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

The M701 JAC gas turbine represents the first deployment of this technology in a Middle Eastern aluminum smelter, contributing to Aluminum Bahrain’s decarbonization goals.

OEMs are using AI- and ML-equipped software and control systems to improve data quality and reliability, automate tasks, monitor assets, assist smaller crews, and make predictive maintenance commonplace.

Once operational, the plant's two gas turbines will generate a combined 990 MW, representing nearly 7% of Morocco's national grid capacity.

Megan Reusser of Burns & McDonnell said mechanical, thermal, electrochemical, and chemical LDES could help reduce the need for grid expansion, but each has its challenges.

Ansaldo will design, supply, commission, maintain, and service its five 250-MVAR synchronous condensers.

INEOS, Royal Wagenborg, and Royal Niestern Sander shipyard will develop a liquefied CO2 carrier, expected to enter service by year-end 2025.

The company will deliver gas compression trains, propane compressors, liquefaction trains, and a power island to the Jafurah Gas Field and Plaquemines LNG.

The January/February 2025 issue gives readers an update on software and controls under the lens of AI and ML, the digitalization of compressor maintenance, and more.

GE Vernova installed advanced gas path upgrades on 9.E gas turbines and MXLII upgrades on 13E2 gas turbines, increasing power output up to 6%.

Roots Blowers Systems manufactures displacement blowers engineered to deliver a steady volume of air with each rotation.

In his opening keynote, Lorenzo Simonelli, CEO of Baker Hughes, echoed the theme of an “affordable, sustainable, and secure” energy landscape.

The digiPrime pump, anchored by a 3,000 hp Cummins natural gas variable-speed engine, is a direct drive solution with significant thermal efficiency.

The Surface Effect Ships are said to be “the fastest of their kind”, with a high speed of 53 knots.

This milestone follows the completion of the Wellhead Pressure Management Project in 2024, designed to optimize the Tengiz oil field and processing plants.

MFM generates an alert and technical recommendations for the operator, preventing further degradation that may cause damage and unplanned shutdowns.

The company will provide long-term turbine maintenance under a 25-year agreement.