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 CATEGORY

 TITLE

 DATE

Torsional

Torsional Vibration Case Study Highlights Design Considerations

2008

Design Optimization

Optimizing the Pulsation Control Solution

2008

Pulsation/Performance

Pulsation Impacts Across the Compressor’s Performance Map

2007

FPSO

Dynamic Analysis of Reciprocating Compressors on FPSO Topside Modules

2007

Design Optimization

Optimizing Compressor Design for Complex Reciprocating Compressor Installations

2006

Dynamic Analysis, FPSO

Dynamic Analysis of Reciprocating Compressors on FPSO Topside Modules

2006

Foundation

Compressor Foundation Design

2006

Optimization

Beta’s MAO Program

2005

Maintenance, Reliability

Industrial Engine Reliability and Maintenance - Data That Should Be Collected and Analyzed on Every Engine

2005

Machinery Observations

Observations About Rotating and Reciprocating Equipment

2005

Pulsation Studies

Acoustical Modeling of Reciprocating Compressors With Stepless Valve Unloaders

2005

Torsional

Lateral and Torsional Vibration Problems in Systems Equipped with Variable Frequency Drives

2005

Paper Machine

Paper Machine Speed Increase Trial

2004

Variable Frequency Drive

Perplexing Variable Frequency Drive Vibration Problems

2004

Torsional Vibration

Torsional Vibration: The Value of Field Verification

2004

Design Considerations

Vibration and Performance Design Considerations for Multi Unit Reciprocating Compressor Gas Storage Facilities

2004

Compressor

“Compressor Hasn’t Run This Quietly or Smoothly in 18 Years of Operation”

2003

Turbo-Generator

The Life and Times of a Turbo-Generator

2003

Expert Witness

On Being an Expert Witness

2003

Crankshaft Alignment

Restoring Crankshaft Alignment: A Case History

2003

Small-Bore Attachments

Vibration Related Failures of Small-Bore Attachments

2003

API 618

API 618 Forced Response Studies

2003

Pulsation Studies

Guidelines in Pulsation Studies for Reciprocating Compressors

2002

Reciprocating Compressors

Pulsation & Vibration Control for Reciprocating Compressors

2002

Gearbox Vibration

A Gearbox Vibration – Fact or Fiction

2002

Torsional Vibration

Torsional Vibration Modeling and Analysis Continued

2001

Profiling

“Profiling” of Pulsation and Vibration in Complex Reciprocating Compressor Facilities

2001

Torsional Resonance

A Case Study of Flow-Induced Torsional Resonance

2001

Simulation

Using Simulation of Reciprocating Compressor Valve Dynamics to Improve Economic Performance

2000

Compressor Design

Case Studies Illustrating Improvements in Reciprocating Compressor Design

2000

Analyzing

Analyzing Engines and Compressors in Economic Terms

2000

Shaft Alignment

A New Shaft Alignment Technique

2000

Synchronous Motor

A Centrifugal Compressor Synchronous Motor Case History

2000

Economics

Economics of Engine and Compressor Analysis

1999

Condition Monitoring

Condition Monitoring Applied to Industrial Machinery

1999

Analysis and Solutions

Vibration and Pulsation Analysis and Solutions

1998

Vertical Forces

Vertical Forces Cause Vibration in a Reciprocating Compressor

1997

Torsional Perspective

Compressor Operating Conditions and Loading, A Torsional Perspective

1996

Plunger Pumps

Incorrect Valve Selection on Plunger Pumps Results in Undetected High Frequency Vibration and Costly Failures, A Case Study

1996

Torsional Analyses

Sensitivity of Torsional Analyses to Uncertainty in System Mass Elastic Properties

1996

Torsional Analysis

A Systems Approach to Torsional Analysis

1995

Eliminating Resonance

Fundamental Specifications for Eliminating Resonance on Reciprocating Machinery

1995

Dynamic Pressure Drop

The Cost of Dynamic Pressure Drop

1993

Reciprocating Compressors

Vibrations in Reciprocating Compressors

1992

Acoustic Pulsations

Acoustic Pulsations in Reciprocating Machinery

1991

Cylinder Stretch

Cylinder Stretch as a Source of Vibration in Reciprocating Compressors

1991

Balance Sensitivity

Simplified Prediction of Balance Sensitivity

1990

Predictive Maintenance

Cost Effective Predictive Maintenance

1986

Tilting Pad Bearing Clearance

The Influence of Tilting Pad Bearing Clearance on Rotor Response of a Steam Turbine

1984

Vibration Limits

Machinery Vibration Limits and Dynamic Structural Response

1982

Spectral Analysis

Spectral Analysis of Machinery Vibrations

1982

Field Balancing

Field Balancing Experiences

1980

Fault Detection

Reliable Computer-Based Machinery Fault Detection

1980

Fault Detection

Fault Detection and Diagnosis in Reciprocating Machinery

1980

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