Technical articles published in magazines like CompressorTech2, Hydrocarbon Processing, PTQ, Gas Compression
In mid of 2020 PROGNOST Systems Inc. relocated inside of the greater Houston Area. The NASA Bypass Business Park is [...]
Reciprocating compressors are often used to handle very dirty and corrosive gases that have a negative impact on component lifetime [...]
Insight into the basic techniques and special challenges associated with the application of automatic diagnosis to reciprocating compressors
Residual abrasive contaminants in new process units can cause rapid wear of rider bands in reciprocating compressors. Those abnormal wear conditions can be detected at an early stage by continuously monitoring the proximity measures. As a result, costly damages to the compressors can be avoided.
Unraveling the terminology and meaning of safety integrity level and functional safety in rotating equipment
The past 20 years have seen continuous progress in the technological means available for monitoring the condition of Rotating Equipment.
Condition monitoring can substantially reduce the cost of consequence by avoiding catastrophic failures and reducing the frequency of incidents by providing realtime and continuous diagnoses of bad actors and all relevant components.
Robert Eisenmann Jr., BP Refining Technology and Engineering, USA and Oliver Franz, PROGNOST, Germany, outline important considerations when using crosshead acceleration and frame velocity to monitor and protect a reciprocating compressor
Segmented vibration analysis triggers timely shutdown
Modern standards require frame sensors and more This paper reviews and discusses the machinery protection philosophy for reciprocating compressors that [...]
