Maintenance & Reliability
HP Reliability: Digital control systems represent state-of-the-art
Control systems for steam turbines driving process compressors now provide many more functions beyond speed control. These systems can be custom programmed to provide whatever extent of..
Digital control systems represent state-of-the-art Fig 1
Fig. 1. Fault-tolerant, digital control system for extraction steam turbine. (Courtesy of Woodward Governor Co., Loveland, Colorad..
Apply mechanical reliability principles to turbomachinery design
Use these guidelines to improve availability
What are process safety management audits telling operators?
It has been eight years since CFR 1910.119 was passed. Are companies really reaping the full benefits from safety audits and management programs?
Improve safety systems with redundant networks
This method provides reliable, fail-to-safe operation
Material selection and corrosion control
Employ the right expertise in all project phases
The best machinery reliability tool you can buy
Don’t overlook your most important data source
The best machinery reliability tool you can buy Fig. 1
Fig. 1. The 1981 form doesn't have much space for remarks. ..
The best machinery reliability tool you can buy Fig. 2
Fig. 2. The 1995 document is the result of several years' additional experience. ..
HP Reliability: Consider toroidal chamber rotary compressors
In 1970, the first of five toroidal chamber rotary compressors entered service in nuclear test loops. Each of these machines was used to circulate 2,240 scfm of CO2 at 660°F; the s..
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