December 18th 2024
Node 6 will produce hydrogen via electrolysis and peak-power generation with 100% hydrogen-capable turbines.
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
The letter increases the planned data center’s capacity from 90 to 250 MW to support heightened electricity demand; New Era Helium will supply gas at a fixed price for five years.
Advanced compressor technologies, AI and ML, and cooling technologies help reduce energy usage, carbon emissions, and at times, cost.
Rolls-Royce Passes Critical Design Review for F130 Engine, Approaches B-52J Integration
Following two years of design collaboration with the U.S. Air Force and Boeing, the F130 aircraft engine will soon enter production for the B-52J Stratofortress.
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.
EthosEnergy Showcases Remote Operations, Overhaul, and Field Services
EthosEnergy’s turbine workshop and Performance Center work hand-in-hand to maintain operators’ turbine equipment and provide remote operations and monitoring.
Ghana Commissions Bridge Power Project Using GE Vernova’s Trailer-Mounted Turbines
The planned 515-MW power plant project will increase Ghana’s thermal generation capacity by over 7%.
Anjo Plant to Save Energy with MHI Thermal Systems’ Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage
The storage system uses the ETI-Z25.HP heat pump-type centrifugal chiller that will use groundwater to cool the Japanese plant.
Kaman’s Magnetic Displacement Sensors Apply to Oil & Gas, Subsea Condition Monitoring
The high-precision, non-contact displacement sensors complement condition monitoring systems by measuring and monitoring runout, speed, and changes in machine vibration profiles.
Norway’s One Grid Operation Integrates GE Vernova’s GridOS Software
GridOS orchestration software will help Tensio AS and Linea AS manage energy demands with increased visibility, accelerated decision-making, and built-in security.
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.
GE Aerospace Teams Up to Simulate, Model Open Fan Engine on Aircraft Wing
DOE awarded GE Aerospace, Boeing, and NASA supercomputer access to study open-fan aerodynamics to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency.
GE Vernova’s H2-LOCATE Project Obtains DOE Support, Accelerates Hydrogen Economy
The project will deploy a high-fidelity gas sensing technology that uses dielectric excitation and physics-enhanced analytics to detect hydrogen leaks at industrial locations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Agrees to Develop, Deploy Post-Combustion Capture Technology
Kawasaki and Low Emission Technology Australia will reduce emissions from the heavy industry by capturing CO2 at the source.
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.
Worldwide Gas Turbine Forecast 2025
The gas turbine market is stable and will remain so among factors such as hydrogen, digitalization, and renewable energy.
XMO2pro: Baker Hughes' Oxygen Analyzer Enhances Stability, Accuracy
With Safety Integrity Level certification, the XMO2pro analyzer is explosion-proof, flame-proof, and weather-proof with a built-in compact display suitable for tight spaces.
Cheniere Uses Measurement Technology to Set Low-Methane Emissions Target
Leveraging data from its quantification, monitoring, reporting, and verification projects, Cheniere’s new methane target is 0.03% per ton of LNG produced at two liquefaction facilities.
Rolls-Royce Tackles Submarine Power Demand with mtu Propulsion, Automation Systems
With future submarines expected to require increased electrical power, the mtu charging unit and NautIQ automation system will enable higher power output and integrated control, respectively.
EPRI Addresses Data Center Power Demand with New Program: DCFlex
The DCFlex initiative will conduct real-world flexibility demonstrations across data centers and electricity markets to streamline grid integration and manage growing electricity demand.
Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia 2024: Emerging Technologies in the Spotlight
TPS 2024 tackled the latest challenges, solutions, and technologies in the turbomachinery industry.
GE Aerospace Invests Upwards of $130M to Expand, Upgrade European Facilities
The investment will fund additional engine test cells and new equipment and technology, including AI-enabled inspection techniques.
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.
GE Aerospace’s LM2500 Powers Indian Navy War Ships
India’s Missile Vessel (NGMV) will reach a max speed of 35 knots and utilizes the LM2500 marine gas turbine for propulsion power and stealth requirements.
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.
AI-Capable Leucipa Automates Workflows, Reduces Carbon Emissions
Baker Hughes and Repsol signed an agreement to develop AI capabilities to assist oil and gas operators with production and decarbonization.
Myth: Part 1: A Centrifugal Compressor Map is Just Test Results
Part one of this two-part myth on a centrifugal compressor map covers the basic physics of the constant speed head-flow performance lines.
RMS Acquires Turbine Blade, Parts Manufacturer: Blading Services Unlimited
Blading Services Unlimited (BSU), an aftermarket manufacturer, focuses on producing new blading for all models of gas turbines, steam turbines, and compressors.