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How Does Surge Testing Work?
Anti-Surge controllers use measurements from suction pressure and temperature, discharge pressure and temperature, and either suction or discharge flow, to determine the flow at which the condition of surge will occur. Within these controllers a surge limit is calibrated, initially from OEM provided data, and later from a field testing
How Does the Spinning of a Turbine Generate Power?
Although electricity was discovered as early as the 18th century, humans have made significant strides in producing electrical power through various means since that time. Among the most common means of producing energy is with turbines of different types, including gas and steam turbines. At the core of a turbine’s
Current Trends in Turbomachinery and Compressor Control Solutions for Oil & Gas Production
According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the demand for oil & gas infrastructure is increasing demand for automation and control systems. They report the global crude oil & natural gas consumption grew by 1.2 percent and 2.24 percent annually during 2005-16. The production and resulting consumption numbers looked good for
What Is the Layout of a Gas Turbine Power Plant?
Although there is variation from facility to facility, the layout of gas turbine power plants plays an important role in the operations of the power plant. Here is a breakdown of common power plant layouts and how they affect the efficiency of the plant. How Gas Turbine Plants Operate The
Possible Causes of Vibrations in Steam Turbines
Steam turbines are efficient but complex machines, meaning that there are a number of possible ways they may malfunction. One such malfunction is known as vibration, which occurs as a result of impacts between stationary and rotating parts. Although there are a number of solutions for vibration, early detection through
The Role of Anti-surge Controllers in Compressor Control Systems
Anti-surge controllers play a pivotal role in compressor control systems by determining when surge will occur in the flow. Read about their capabilities.
Some of the Most Common Elements Among Highly Efficient Turbomachinery
With a perpetually increasing population putting a higher global demand on the oil and gas industries, power production companies are faced with the challenge of increasing production while minimizing waste. Throw into the mix volatile market prices and constantly changing regulations, and it can seem like an uphill battle for
How Does a Gas Turbine Power Plant Work?
In today’s world, a vast amount of resources are rightfully devoted to discovering newer, more efficient, and more affordable ways to create energy. Although early versions of gas turbines were created as early as the year 50 AD, the gas turbine as a major power producer came about just before
How Does a Steam Turbine Work?
Most of the electricity throughout the United States is produced with the help of steam turbine engines—according to the U.S. Department of Energy, more than 88 percent of the energy in the U.S. is produced through steam turbine generators in central power plants such as solar thermal electric, coal, and
Customized Service: When the Company Literally Revolves Around the Customer
At Petrotech, we believe in customer-centered service, which is why we design control systems tailored to fit each customer’s application, delivering our products based on your requirements on-site. Instead of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who may require Long Term Service Agreements (LTSAs) to provide immediate service, we’re able to provide
Strategic Exploration and Production Software Market on the Rise
According to a market report from Transparency Market Research, the global exploration and production (E&P) software market is expected to reach a valuation of US$14.7 bn by the end of 2024, up from US$3.1 bn in 2015. As part of the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry, resource