The continuing education program at the Turbomachinery and Pump Symposium is one of its greatest assets. Relied upon by engineers in a multitude of industries, submissions go through a rigorous review process by an advisory committee of highly-respected practitioners and academics in these fields. Topics may include maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting, instruction on emerging designs, technology, best practices, and more. See some of the short courses, case studies, discussion groups, lectures, and tutorials under review for the coming Symposium below.
Please note that the Program Considerations do not reflect the final TPS program or all sessions being considered, and are subject to change.
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Short Courses
TURBO
- Vibration Problems and Solutions in Pumps and Turbomachinery
- Centrifugal Compressors 101
- Centrifugal Compressor 201
- Babbitted Bearing Operation and Diagnosis
- Steam Turbine 101
- Torsional Rotordynamics of Machinery Equipment Strings
- API 614 6th Edition
- Turbomachinery Design and Analysis
- Root Cause Failure Analysis for Industrial Turbomachinery
PUMP
- Motor and VFD Principles
- Mechanical Seal Fundamentals
- API 610 12th Edition
- Pump Cavitation — Physics, Prediction, Control, Troubleshooting
- Pumps 101
- Know Your System Curves!
- Pump Piping System Design to Avoid Vibration and Fatigue Failure
Lectures
TURBO
- Axial Vibrations Due to Acoustic and Rotordynamic Resonances in a Dry Screw Compressor
- Bearing Metal Temperature Considerations in Tilting Pad Journal Bearings
- True Scale Testing of a >30MWth CO2 Heat Pump in Two-Phase Condition
- Cryogenic Liquid and Two-Phase Expanders in Liquefaction and Cooling Processes of Natural Gas
- Experimental Evaluation of Journal Bearing Key Performance for H2/CO2 Compressor Applications
- Using Acoustic Emissions Sensors for Dry Gas Seal Condition Monitoring
- The Rotating Olefin Cracker, a new Turbomachine for Decarbonized Steam Pyrolysis: Development and Testing of an Inert Aero Demonstrator
- Novel Combustion Nozzle Design for Safe and Stable Operation of Hydrogen Gas Turbine
- Enhanced Design Quality of Integrally Geared Compressor Package with High-Accuracy Thermal Performance Evaluation of Wet CO2 Gas Cooler
- New ISO Test Standard for Gas Turbine Inlet Filtration
PUMP
- Next Generation Dual Pressurized and Dry Running Containment Seals for Liquid Hydrocarbon Pipelines
- High Temperature Ternary Chloride Molten Salt Pump for CSP
- Sea Water Dump Line Generation – Technology Optimization and Application to FPSOs
- Use of Vibration Measurement Analysis to Identify Stator-Rotor Internal Contact
- State of the Art Design Methods for API Mixed Flow Diffuser Pumps with Experimental Validation of the 4-Quadrant Behavior
- HPRT, a Lecture on Utilizing Centrifugal Pumps as Hydraulic Power Recovery Turbines to Target Overall Plant Energy Recovery and Maximum Profitability
- Validation of Bayesian Interference Methods for Rotordynamics Condition Monitoring of Rotating Machinery
Tutorials
TURBO
- Applications and Technology for Hydrogen Compression
- Centrifugal Impellers 301 – A Deeper Look at this Critical Component
- Turbomachinery in Liquid Natural Gas Production Plants
- Steam Turbine and Compressor Casing Design and Analysis
- Performance of Industrial Gas Turbines
- Optimization of a Steam Turbine Aerodynamics for Mechanical Drive Applications
- Design and Analysis of Induction Motors from a Mechanical Standpoint
- Centrifugal Compressor Noise Generation, Prediction, and Mitigation
- Troubleshooting Aero-Performance Issues in Centrifugal Compressors
- Coupling Selection Considerations for Rotating Equipment in the API Industry
- Methods for Minimizing Energy Consumption for Parallel and Series Operation of Compressor Trains
PUMP
- Vertical Pump Resonance & Practical Finite Element Modeling
- Precision Grouting of Critical Rotating Equipment
- An End-User’s Guide to Centrifugal Pump Rotordynamics
- Low Emissions Sealing Experience Gained over the Last 30 Years
- Highlights of API 685 Third Edition, Sealless Centrifugal Pumps
- Vertical Rotordynamic Analysis of a Vertical Long Ammonia Pump
- Recommended Mounting of Turbomachinery
- Highlights of API 685 Third Edition, Sealless Centrifugal Pumps
- Considerations for the Design and Operation of Plan 53B Systems
- Rotating Equipment Package Remote Operation (RotaPRO) Deployment – Challenges and Lesson Learnt
- Midstream Pipeline Applications – Rule-Based Methodology for Seal Selection
- Maximizing Value from your Remote Condition Monitoring Program on Rotating Machines: Parameters to Measure
- The Assessment of Piping Vibration Severity and the Upcoming API 579 Part 15
Case Studies
TURBO
- Eliminating the Morton Effect with Squeeze Film Dampers
- Torsional to Lateral Vibration Coupling on an Integrally Geared Compressor
- Resolution of Repeat Coupling Failures on a Refrigeration Compressor
- Compressor Case Drain Failures due to Flow Induced High Cycle Fatigue
- External Torsional Excitation on Power Generation Units
- High Bearing Temperature Issue on an Integrally Geared Machine
- Gearbox Resonance on an Aeroderivative Unit
- Advanced Root cause Analysis with 3D Measurement Technology for Steam Turbine Alignment and Vibration Issues
- Reciprocating Compressor Non-Lube Compressor Upgrade
- Current and Power Factor Fluctuation Problem of Reciprocating Compressor Motor
- The Morton Effect Combined with Oil Varnish on Overhung Compressor
- Hot Varnish Characteristics on Centrifugal Compressor Journal Bearing: Chemical Additive Effectiveness in Suppressing its Adverse Behavior
- Turbomachinery Improvement Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Existing Offshore Oil Production Units in Mature Fields
- Compression Motor Soleplate Design & Installation Issues
- Load Gearbox High Bearings Temperature in 32MW Turbo-Generator Drive Application
- Resolution of Expansion Turbine Rotordynamic Instability at a Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) Facility
- Analysis of Vibration Reduction Through Bearing Improvement of High Speed Rotating Methane Expander
- Investigation and Resolution of Multiple Bleed-Off Valves (BOV) Duct/Dish Failures for Gas Turbine Units
- Machinery Noise Case Study
- Integrally Geared Compressor Subsynchronous Vibration
PUMP
- Natural Gas Condensate Transfer Pump
- Troubleshooting Vacuum Pump Recurring Failures through Visualization of ODS, Natural Modes and Pipe External Force Effect
- Analysis and Countermeasures for Thrust Force Unbalance of Canned Motor Pump
- Evaluating Reciprocating Pump Valve Operation to Solve Piping Vibration
- Installation of Field Experience of a Mechanical Seal Monitoring Kit on a Paddle Dryer to Increase Availability
- Investigation and Resolution of High Lube Oil Temperature in Pump Bearing Housing for Off Spec. Condensate Recycle Pumps
- Sub-Synchronous Excitation of Vertical Centrifugal Pump Reed Critical Frequency
- Booster Pump Failure due to Backflow after a Shutdown Trigged by High Bearing Temperature Spurious Alarm
Discussion Groups
TURBO
- Monitoring Vibration and Other Critical Machine Conditions
- Couplings and Alignment
- Gears
- Lubrication
- Overspeed Trip Systems
- Reciprocating Compressors
- Advanced Topics In Centrifugal Compressor Design
- Turbo Expanders & PRTs
- Dry Gas Seals for Compressors
- Integrally Geared Compressors
- Turbomachinery Bearings and Annular Seals
- Protection Systems Integrity
- Screw Compressors
- Gas Turbine Operation and Maintenance
- Steam Turbine Design, Operation, and Maintenance
- Compressor Controls
PUMP
- Monitoring Vibration and Other Critical Machine Conditions
- Couplings and Alignment
- Gears
- Lubrication
- Centrifugal Pump Operation, Maintenance, and Reliability
- Mechanical Seals
- Improving Mean Time Between Pump Failures
- Vertical Pump Problems and Solutions
- Sealless Pumps
- Pipeline Applications
- Cavitation/NPSH (Field Problems)