Design, Modeling and Reliability in Rotating Machinery
One Line DescriptionThis broad collection of current rotating machinery topics, written by industry experts, is a must-have for rotating equipment engineers, maintenance personnel, students, and anyone else wanting to stay abreast with current rotating machinery concepts and technology.
Audience
Rotating equipment professionals, maintenance personnel, project engineers, process engineers, mechanical engineering students, and anyone working around critical rotating equipment
DescriptionRotating machinery represents a broad category of equipment, which includes pumps, compressors, fans, gas turbines, electric motors, internal combustion engines, and other equipment, that are critical to the efficient operation of process facilities around the world. These machines must be designed to move gases and liquids safely, reliably, and in an environmentally friendly manner. To fully understand rotating machinery, owners must be familiar with their associated technologies, such as machine design, lubrication, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, rotordynamics, vibration analysis, condition monitoring, maintenance practices, reliability theory, and other topics.
The goal of the “Advances in Rotating Machinery” book series is to provide industry practitioners a time-savings means of learning about the most up-to-date rotating machinery ideas and best practices. This three-book series will cover industry-relevant topics, such as design assessments, modeling, reliability improvements, maintenance methods and best practices, reliability audits, data collection, data analysis, condition monitoring, and more.
This first volume begins the series by focusing on rotating machinery design assessments, modeling and analysis, and reliability improvement ideas. This broad collection of current rotating machinery topics, written by industry experts, is a must-have for rotating equipment engineers, maintenance personnel, students, and anyone else wanting to stay abreast with current rotating machinery concepts and technology.
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Design, Assessments, and Reliability in Rotating Machinery covers, among many other topics:
--Rotordynamics and torsional vibration modeling
--Hydrodynamic bearing design theory and current practices
--Centrifugal and reciprocating compressor design and analysis
--Centrifugal pump design, selection, and monitoring
--General purpose steam turbine sizing
Author / Editor DetailsRobert X. Perez is a mechanical engineer with more than 40 years of rotating equipment experience in the petrochemical industry. He has worked in petroleum refineries, chemical facilities, and gas processing plants. He earned a BSME degree from Texas A&M University at College Station, an MSME degree from the University of Texas at Austin and holds a Texas PE license. Mr. Perez has written numerous technical articles for magazines and conferences proceedings and has authored five books and coauthored four books covering machinery reliability, including several books also available from Wiley-Scrivener.
Back to TopTable of ContentsForeword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part 1: Design and Analysis
1. Rotordynamic AnalysisBy William D. Marscher
Introduction
Rotor Vibration – General Physical Concepts
Rotor Vibration – Mathematical Description
Natural Frequencies and Resonance
Critical Speed Analysis
Phase Angle, and Its Relationship to Natural Frequency Gyroscopic Effects
Accounting for Bearings
Cross-Coupling Versus Damping and “Log Dec” Annular Seal “Lomakin Effect”
Fluid “Added Mass”
Casing and Foundation Effects
Lateral Vibration Analysis Methods for Turbomachinery and Pump Rotor Systems
Manual Methods Single Stage
Computer Methods Forced Response Analysis:
Mechanical Excitation Forces Balance
Fluid Excitation Forces Impeller Reaction Forces
Impeller Active Forces Rotordynamic Stability
Subsynchronous Whirl & Whip
Stabilizing Component Modifications
Vertical Turbine Pump Rotor Evaluation
Conclusions
Nomenclature
Acknowledgements
References
2. Torsional AnalysisBy William D. Marscher
Introduction
General Concerns in the Torsional Vibration Analysis of Pump and Turbomachinery Rotor Assemblies
Predicting Torsional Natural Frequencies
Torsional Excitations
Torsional Forced Response
Case History
Conclusions
Nomenclature
Acknowledgements
References
3. Hydrodynamic BearingsBy John K. Whalen
API Mechanical Equipment Standards for Refinery Service
Bearings
Hydrodynamic Lubrication
Tower’s Experiments
Reynolds Equation
Stribeck Curve
Journal Bearings
Dynamic Coefficients
Tilting Pad Journal Bearings
Pivot Types
Lubrication Methods
Thrust Bearings
A Note On Thrust Bearing Diameters
Fixed Geometry Thrust Bearings Pivot Types
Lubrication
Increasing Load Capacity
Babbitt
Polymer-Lined Bearings
Current and Future Work
References
4. Understanding Rotating Machinery Data Trends and CorrelationsBy Robert X. Perez
Pattern Recognition
Static Versus Dynamic Data Trends
Flat Trends
Trends with Step Changes
Upward and Downward Trends
Cyclic trends
Is It the Machine or the Process?
Correlations
“Correlation Does Not Imply Causation”
Combination Trends
Exponential Growth Trends
Erratic Trends
5. An Introduction to Sizing General Purpose Steam TurbinesBy Robert X. Perez and David W. Lawhon
Why Do We Use Steam Turbines?
How Steam Turbines Work 165 Steam Generation
Waste Heat Utilization
The Rankine Cycle
General Purpose Steam Turbine Sizing
General Purpose, Back Pressure, Steam Turbines
Single Stage Back Pressure Steam Turbine
Sizing Procedure
Closing Comments
6. Making the Business Case for Machinery UpgradesBy Robert X. Perez
Payback Time Examples: Closing Thoughts
Part 2: Compressors
7. Selecting the Best Type of Compressor for Your ApplicationBy Robert X. Perez
Example of How to Convert from SCFM to ACFM Compressibility Factor (Z)
Compressor Selection Example
Summary
Addendum
Demystifying Compressor Flow Terms
Ideal Gas Law
Examples of How to Convert from SCFM to ACFM Visualizing Gas Flow
Compressibility Factor (Z)
8. Range Versus Efficiency – A Critical Choice For Compressor Designers and End UsersBy James M. Sorokes
Introduction
Critical Parameters/Nomenclature Operating Requirements
Critical Components
Impellers
Inlet Guides Diffusers
Return Channels Other Components
Aerodynamic Matching Stage Components
Stage to Stage Operating Conditions
Movable Geometry – Optimizing Range and Efficiency Concluding Remarks
Disclaimer
Acknowledgements
References
9. Understanding Reciprocating Compressor Rod Load RatingsBy Robert X. Perez
Introduction Basic Theory
Gas Loads
Piston Rod Loads
Crosshead Pin Loads
Crankpin Loads
History of “Rod Loads”
Glossary of Terms
User’s Perspective
Performance Study to Evaluate Compressor
Re-Rate
Combined Load Exceeds Gas Load
Distorted Pressure Measurements = Distorted
Rod Loads
Conclusions
Reference
10. How Internal Gas Forces Affect the Reliability of Reciprocating CompressorsBy Robert Perez, Robert Akins and Bruce McCain
Gas Loads
Non-Reversing Gas Loads
Non-Reversing Rod Conditions Matrix
Non-Reversing Gas Load Examples
“One Failure from Disaster”
Ways to Protect Your Compressor
Closing Remarks
Robert Akins
Acknowledgements
Part 3: Pumps
11. Should You Use a Centrifugal Pump?By Robert X. Perez
Net Positive Suction Head - NPSH
Ways to Increase the Margin Between the NPSHa and the NPSHr
Summary
12. Practical Ways to Monitor Centrifugal Pump PerformanceBy Robert X. Perez
Why Use Centrifugal Pumps?
Head Versus Pressure
Centrifugal Pump Performance
Assessing Centrifugal Pump Performance
Summary
Addendum
Determining the Best Two-Parameter Analysis
Method for a Centrifugal Pump
13. Using Electric Motor Horsepower to Protect Centrifugal Pumps Operating in Parallel Flow Applications: A Case Study By Robert X. Perez and Glenn Everett
The Problem
Solution
Results
Conclusions
Addendum
A Simplified Method of Determining the Efficiency of a Motor-Driven Centrifugal Pump
The Traditional Analysis Method
A Simplified Alternative Assessment Method
Example
14. Mechanical Seals and Flush PlansBy Robert X. Perez
Recommendations for Optimizing the Service Lives of Mechanical Seals
Liquid Properties
Expected Seal Cavity Pressure
Sealing Temperature
Liquid Characteristics
Reliability and Emission Concerns Single or Double Seal?
Seal Flush Plans
Parting Advice
About the Authors
IndexBack to Top BISAC SUBJECT HEADINGSTEC009070 : TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical
SCI041000 : SCIENCE / Mechanics / General
BUS070040 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Energy
BIC CODESTGB: Mechanical engineering
THF: Fossil fuel technologies
TBJ: Maths for engineers
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