Gas turbines are efficient and reliable sources of power that drive generators in national power stations as well as smaller industrial settings. Their flexibility allows them to be brought online to meet the increasing demand for electrical energy … [Read more...] about Optimizing gas turbine performance through planned maintenance and repairs
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Rapid turnaround on remote geothermal steam turbine inspection
Power generation sites provide one of the most important commodities, but this service can only be delivered if all of the equipment is operating reliably. Steam turbines need to be inspected and overhauled on a regular basis as recommended by the … [Read more...] about Rapid turnaround on remote geothermal steam turbine inspection
Extending small steam turbine performance and reliability to minimize costs
Beyond the large units driving generators, small steam turbines are commonly used in parallel with electric motors to power important assets such as pumps. Keeping these smaller turbines properly maintained is essential for continued performance and … [Read more...] about Extending small steam turbine performance and reliability to minimize costs
Sulzer increases capacity and efficiency for Babbitt bearing manufacturing
White metal or Babbitt bearings are used in a wide variety of rotating machinery and, just like conventional roller or ball bearings, they need to be replaced when they reach the end of their service life. Replacements can be manufactured by … [Read more...] about Sulzer increases capacity and efficiency for Babbitt bearing manufacturing
Sulzer on how to improve vertical pump efficiency and reliability
Jason Simcoe — Regional Sales Manager and Seth Tate, Technical Advisor - Sulzer Used throughout the water, petrochemical, and power generation sectors to move large volumes of water, vertical suspended pumps are essential assets. By optimizing … [Read more...] about Sulzer on how to improve vertical pump efficiency and reliability
Repair of decommissioned turbine saves time and money for pulp manufacturer
Repair of decommissioned turbine saves time and money for pulp manufacturer Steam turbines provide essential power to large industrial plants and if they develop a fault there is an urgency to repair and get them back online. Sulzer helped one of … [Read more...] about Repair of decommissioned turbine saves time and money for pulp manufacturer
Optimizing pumps and expanders reduces operating costs and extends service life
Charles Soothill, Head of Technology for the service division, at Sulzer looks at some of the recent advances in rotating equipment technology and how they can be implemented to improve performance and minimize costs. Every day we all use products … [Read more...] about Optimizing pumps and expanders reduces operating costs and extends service life
The perfect balance for large rotors
Drive motor upgrade delivers improved flexibility and efficiency for Sulzer’s high-speed balancing facility High-speed balancing facilities are used to ensure optimum performance of large pieces of rotating equipment, such as steam or gas … [Read more...] about The perfect balance for large rotors
Optimizing pumps and expanders reduces operating costs
Expanders and high energy pumps involved in the hydrocarbon industry face many challenges; from the evolution of operating conditions to corrosive media and rising operating costs over their life span. Advances in manufacturing, repair, and … [Read more...] about Optimizing pumps and expanders reduces operating costs
Magnetic vs air foil bearings for water treatment blowers
By Edward Paro The turbocompressor has become a mainstay of modern water treatment technology, offering a mechanically simple design, reliability, and good energy efficiency. Ideally suited for the production of large volumes of compressed air at … [Read more...] about Magnetic vs air foil bearings for water treatment blowers
