Rotating Equipment
Controlling coupling guard leakage
Coupling guard oil leakage on critical gas compressor trains can be a problem causing delays in startup after repairs due to sealant curing times, and a daily nuisance to operators. At Saudi Aramco's ..
Analytical calculation of Fanning friction factor
The Colebrook equation can be solved by using the Lambert W function. Algorithmic routines are also given to do the calculation
Selecting turbine oil filtration systems
Follow these guidelines to improve reliability
Avoid refrigeration compressor damage
Online monitoring helps prevent liquid injection and operating in choke
Ultrasonic multipath flowmeters for liquid hydrocarbon custody transfer
They reliably meet or exceed demanding accuracy standards
Apply proven machinery problem-solving strategies *
Here's a summary of the approach used by competent machinery engineers
Matching antisurge control valve performance with integrated turbomachinery control systems
Optimize plant performance by improving compressor efficiency, availability and protection
Coupling retrofits and upgrades
Here are the considerations for applying nonlubricated, high-performance types
Avoid cavitation in butterfly valves
Use these coefficients to determine safe throttling positions
Understand cavitation in reciprocating pumps
Use these guidelines to help avoid problems

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