BETA Bulletin

Beta's Technical Newsletter


Beta Bulletin July 2011

The BETA Bulletin is our popular email newsletter featuring technical articles, helpful tips, and case studies. These are generally published 2-3 times per year. The following list has links to PDFs of our past Bulletins.

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20-1 Download DataMiner2 analysis tool over entire compressor operating envelope for more accurate vibration study , Torsional Vibration Tips, Gas Pipeline Modifications Cause Big Surprises - Case Study, Bottle Sizing
19-2 Download Small Bore Piping Failure, Pulsation Forces, Pulsation Bottle Sizing, Centrifugal Vibration Problems-AIV and FIV - Case Study, Specialty Gases-Design Challenge for Reciprocating Compressors - Technical Paper, CNOOC Develops Design Standard.
19-1 Download Working Safe and Smart; Positive Displacement (Plunger) Pumps; Are There Truly Differences in FE Models (Ask the Expert); Case Study: Centrifugal Compressors; Training Options; Trade Shows and Conferences
18-2 Download New Compressor Optimization Service with ACI for Pipeline or Midstream Applications; Issues Using Electric Motors to Drive Reciprocating Compressors (Ask the Expert); Pulsation (Acoustical) Studies - Big Differences; Vibration Control Primer; Training Options; Beta News 
18-1 Download Pipe Design at Package Limit - Who's Responsible; Vibration Control Primer for Reciprocating Compressors; Turbomachinery Case Studies; SE Asia Office
17-2 Download Important Changes with API 618 5th Edition; Pressure Drop and Reciprocating Compressors; Case Studies: Transient Events; Trade Shows and Conferences
17-1 Download API 618 5th Edition Changes and Impacts; Optimization: What is Your Conservative Design Really Costing You?; Asset Management; Courses and Webinars; Beta News: Breakthrough New Machinery Diagnostic & Optimization Service; Trade Shows and Conferences
16-2 Download Why it is Important to Consider the Compressor Frame in a Mechanical Model; Minimize Resonance in Scrubbers; Optimization: Offshore Applications; Trade Shows and Conferences
16-1 Download When is a Thermal Analysis Required?; Optimization: Cut Through the Confusion; Beta News
15 Download New email format.; New Product Announcement - DynaProbe; Upcoming Courses in Calgary and Houston; Upcoming trade shows
14 Download Monitor/Analyze/Optimize for Increased Production and Profit; Technical Information on New Website; Vibro-Meter Appoints Beta as Distributor; Case Study: High Pressure CO2 Compressor; Upcoming Courses in Calgary and Houston
13-3 Download Implementing Designs or Modifications; Perplexing Variable Frequency Drive Problems
13-2 Download New Ownership Team Positions Beta for Growth; The Story 'til Now; Evolving Industry calls for Advancement in Technology and Processes Part 2
13-1 Download Evolving Industry calls for Advancement in Technology and Processes Part 1; Case Study: Turbo Generator
12-3 Download Optimized Machinery Management; Screw Compressor Case Study; Rotating Machinery Services
12-2 Download High Speed Reciprocating Compressors; Vibration Diagnosis at a Distance
12-1 Download Reciprocating Compressors: Maximizing Productivity Through Economic Analysis; Compressor Valve Dynamics
11-4 Download Beta Around the World: Malampaya, the Philipines; A Gearbox Vibration - Fact or Fiction
11-3 Download Troubleshooting Machinery Problems; Case Study: Unruly Suction Bottles
11-2 Download 35th Anniversary Edition; Message from the President; Case Study - Residue Gas Service on Six Throw Separable Compressor
11-1 Download A Major Wreck Prevented; "Profiling" Vibration on Reciprocating Compressors
10-2 Download Applied Research for Fun and Profit; A Case Study of a Flow-Induced Torsional Resonance; CMS Trunkline LNG Terminal
10-1 Download FPSO Design Services; One Shot Balancing Procedure; Interesting Torsional; Finite Element Analysis
09-4 Download Case Study - Centrifugal Pump Vibration; Technical Tips
09-3 Download Profiling of Reciprocating Compressors
9-2 Download Role of Condition Monitoring in Machinery Asset Management
09-1 Download Profiling -A Data Enhancement Method-A Smaller World
08-3 Download Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics; Extending Engine Overhaul Periods
08-2 Download Case Study - Loose Soleplate on Refiner Motor; Beta can Analyze Your Gas Turbines and Centrifugal Compressors
08-1 Download First Digital Acoustical Model (Mapak) in the World; Machinery Optimization Group saves $23,000.00; How to Determine if a PdM Program is for you
07-3 Download $57,000 Savings Per Year; Compressor Performance Testing
07-2 Download Skid Design; Cost Effective Modification Reduces Excessive Skid Vibration
07-1 Download Balancing a Flexible Staff; Torsional Analysis and Machinery Optimization
06-2 Download Solving a Methanex Turbine Problem; Risk Management
06-1 Download Services Contribute to Machinery Economic Results
05-2 Download Improved Valve Design Solves Breakage
Volume 5 #1 Download Case Study - Cracked Rotor
04 Download Turning a Profit Despite Low Gas Prices; Technology to Optimize Valve Performance
03 Download Launching Predictive Maintenance; Regular Inspections Payoff
02 Download Five Years of Reliability and Savings; Beta Machinery's Performance Solutions
01 Download Overspending Diagnosis; Improve Performance and Reduce Expenses