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Kobe Steel’s compressor company opens in Brazil

Kobe Steel announced that its subsidiary company, Kobelco Machinery do Brazil, has begun full-scale marketing of nonstandard compressors in the region of South America.

GE buys Cameron reciprocating compression line

The division provides reciprocating compression equipment and aftermarket parts and services for oil and gas production, gas processing, gas distribution and independent power industries.

A chemist’s perspective on organic fouling in ethylene operations

Nalco Champion: Hancock, J. M.
SABIC Technology & Innovation: Van Zijl, A. W.  |  Robson, I.  |  Vachon, J.  |  Hashmi, A.

Since organic fouling cannot be completely eliminated, ethylene producers must use operational, chemical and mechanical methods to minimize heat transfer losses and equipment downtime.

Use online conditioning to monitor electric motors

GE Measurement and Control: Wilhelm, B.
GE Global Research Center: Neti, P.

Quality and health assessments of motor insulation are important aspects during the manufacturing, as well as the operation, of electrical motors. Today, there are several offline insulation quality a..

HP Engineering Case Histories: Case 79: Integral compressor failures

Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.

Recently, the author received information regarding the failure of a large reciprocating compressor. In this example, the pistons for power and compressor cylinders are powered by the same crankshaft...

Metso opens services center in Eastern Germany for valves, field devices

The new service center supports the company's strategy to grow its valve and field device service business globally and strengthens Metso's service capabilities within the German region.

Reliability tips for centrifugal process pumps

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

The pump’s behavior can be likened to that of a manual transmission in an automobile. While a car can be driven 80 mph in first gear, it would be a mistake to do this for an hour or so.

HP Reliability: Make equipment decisions with up-to-date technical information

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

Answering lube practice-related questions is important. These questions provide insight on the status of education and technology, along with trends in understanding equipment reliability, safety and ..

Metso to supply valve technology for China heavy crude processing site

The new delivery includes large Neles valves for the delayed coking process, which is one of the demanding subprocesses. This process sets especially high requirements for valve reliability and tightness.

Emerson to expand in Romania with new building for flow measurement

The expansion includes a new, 18,800-square-meter flow measurement manufacturing building. The $60-million investment will help meet growing demand for the company’s flow measurement products and services in Europe and other regions, according to Emerson officials.