Please note that the Manuscript Showcase does not reflect the final TPS program, and is subject to change. The finalized technical program will be posted this summer.
Short Courses
TURBO
- Vibration Problems and Solutions in Pumps and Turbomachinery
- Auxiliary Lubrication & Fluid Seal Systems – Design, Component Selection & Predictive Maintenance Guidelines
- Centrifugal Compressors 201
- Centrifugal Compressor 101
- An Introduction to Hydrodynamic Bearings as used in Industrial Turbomachinery
- API 692 Dry Gas Seals
- Short Course for TPS 2019 Industrial Gas Turbines
- Steam Turbine 101/201 Combined, Basic Knowledge of Steam Turbine
- Lateral Rotordynamics of Petrochemical Equipment – Review, Examples and Problems
PUMP
- Vibration Problems and Solutions in Pumps and Turbomachinery
- Mechanical Seal Fundamentals
- Pumps 101
- Seal Failure Analysis
- Pump Cavitation — Physics, Prediction, Control, Troubleshooting
- Principles of Medium Voltage Motors and Variable Frequency Drives
Lectures
TURBO
- Innovative Solution for Large LNG Compression Trains using 2- pole Induction Helper Motor fed by Voltage Source Inverter
- Direct Head Measurements for Turbomachinery Design
- Stability Considerations of Centrifugal Compressors Equipped With Active Magnetic Bearings
- Experimental Evaluation of Performance and Mechanical Reliability for High Pressure Co2 Integrally Geared Compressor
- Introduction to SCC Failures in Steam Turbines and Solutions
- Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Flow-Induced Subsynchronous Vibrations in Integrally Geared Turboexpanders
- Addressing a High Sub-Synchronous Vibration Problem in an Amb-Equipped Turboexpander
- A Comparison of Type 1 versus Type 2 Testing – Recent Experiences Testing a High-Pressure, Re-Injection Compressor
- A Refined Method to Check Tooth Contact Pattern of Gears Guarantees Factory Quality for Tooth Contact, But with Less Effort and Risk
- A Resonance Condition Encountered in a Shop Overspeed Machine Due to Inertia Effects
- Numerical Models and Experimental Validation of High Speed, High Load, Hydrodynamic Bearings
- Dynamics of Modular Rotors in High Speed Centrifugal Compressors: Design, Operational Performance and Field Serviceability
PUMP
- Understanding the Effects of Selecting a Pump Performance Test Acceptance Grades
- Study of Pulsation Dampener Designs for Reciprocating Pumps
- Torsional Rotordynamic Excitation, Natural Frequency and Damping Characteristics in a Viscous Centrifugal Pump Application
- Realistic Expectations From a Plan 66A Unique Bushing Design
- A Fem Approach to Predict Acoustic Resonance in Multistage Centrifugal Pump
- Investigation on the Influence of an Inducer on the Transport of Single and Two-Phase Air-Water Flows by Centrifugal Pumps
- Cavitation Sensing and Optimization in Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps for Transfer Duties
- Sand Management and Erosion Prediction in Subsea Multiphase Pumps
Tutorials
TURBO
- Methods to Effectively Evaluate Modern Journal Bearing Performance and Achieve High Reliability
- Performance of Industrial Gas Turbines
- Turbomachinery for Refinery Applications
- Compressor Selection for LNG Liquefaction
- Dry Gas Seal Failure Simulation Methodology
- A Comparison of Operating Deflection Shape and Motion Amplification Video Techniques for Vibration Analysis
- Revamp Design Considerations
- Range Versus Efficiency — Striking the Proper Balance
- Motor/Generator Set Non-Contacting Torsional Vibration
- Computing the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) for Turbo Machinery Protection
- Tutorial On Centrifugal Compressor Surge Control
- Fundamentals of Fluid Film Thrust Bearing Operation and Modeling
PUMP
- Predicting Centrifugal Pump Type and NPSH in Early Facility Design
- Methods to Determine and Specify Pump Dynamic Analysis
- Improving the Use of Plant Operators
- Precision Grouting of Turbomachinery
- Tutorial: Transforming Condition Monitoring into effective Condition Based Maintenance
- Submersible Pumps Condition Monitoring Using Motor Current Signature Analyses and Vibration Analyses Comparison
- Application Considerations for Mechanical Seals in Variable Speed Pumps
- Understanding Waterhammer in Pumping Systems – And Surge Suppression Options
- Midstream Pipeline Applications
Case Studies
TURBO
- Manifestations of Thermal Imbalance in IGC
- Morton Effect With Pedestal Support Influence
- Influence of Bearing Selection on MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) of a Screw Expander in Geothermal Power Generation Service
- High Vibration at Low Speed on a 25MW Turbogenerator System – Root Cause Investigation
- Catastrophic Failure Diagnosis with Modal Analysis of Generator Endwindings
- Piping Dynamics and Acoustics Simulation in Troubleshooting High Vibration and SBC’s Failures of Reciprocating Compressor Piping System
- Chandlersville and St. Paul: Unique Piping Vibration Issue in a New Centrifugal Compressor Installation
- Valve Seat Failure on Steam Turbine
- High Reliability Pistons for Reciprocating Compressors (Part 2) – 3 Years of Field Experience
- Resolution of High Vibration on Generator
- Gas Turbine Noise Abatement Case Study “Upgrading Initial Designed Noise Control System Reducing Excessive Noise Levels
- Blade Failure Analysis for Compressor Driving Steam Turbine
- Case Study of Harsh Environment Impact on Gas Turbines Pre-Mature Failures in Malaysia Offshore Waters and Novel Approach in Resolving the Prolong Issues
- A Systematic Method of Determining the Source of Unbalance in a Rotor Assembly
- Radial Subsynchronous Vibration Caused By Axial Vibration
- Hydrogen Recycle Gas Compressor Fouling Mitigation Using Higher Suction Temperature
- Fluid-Film Bearing Damage Detection Based on Vibration Data
- Design and Implementation of Swirl Brakes for Enhanced Rotordynamic Stability in an Off-shore Centrifugal Compressor
- Analysis and Troubleshooting of a Piston Rod Failure of RC
- Analysis and Countermeasure for Sulfide Stress Cracking Of Centrifugal Compressor
PUMP
- ABSTRACT – Post-Event Analysis of Subsea Electrical Submersible Pumps Using Electrical Waveform Monitoring
- Vertical Pump Resonance Problem
- Identifying the Cause of a Plunger Pump Shutdown – Data Logging To the Rescue
- Acoustic Resonance in a Progressive Cavity Pump
- Poor Hydraulic Performance from a Pair of Large Barrel Pumps
- Cavitation in VFD Driven Mainline Pumps in Series
- Keyless Taper Fits with Non-Uniform Section Hubs
- A Case Study: The Use of Motion Amplification to Measure and Visualize Relative Motion Between Components
- Shop Run Test Failure of an API 610 Vertical Sump Pump: What It Exposed, and Why It Was Critical to Solve.
- Extending MTBF of Seals in Boiler Feed Water Service
- Testing and Troubleshooting of Pump Dry Gas Seals Operating with sCO2
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)
