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Machinery Grouting

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Chinook Industrial’s one-hour presentation is focused on the best practices for achieving optimum equipment performance from a machinery grout perspective. Equipment reliability is a key component of, and directly proportional to profitability with today’s industrial producers. Our goal is to educate end users, contractors, and design professionals on principles for achieving optimum equipment reliability and lower operating costs using epoxy grouts and focusing on best installation practices.

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Gearbox Damage Modes

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Industrial gearboxes are critical components in rotating equipment, with performance and reliability influenced by numerous operational and maintenance variables, including proper installation, condition monitoring practices, lubrication system integrity, and routine inspections. Beyond these factors, gearbox performance can be further enhanced during the repair process by systematically identifying and mitigating prevalent damage mechanisms. This paper presents an overview of common damage modes and outlines engineering best practices to optimize gearbox reliability over its operational life cycle. A case study is also presented, focusing on the application-specific selection of tapered roller bearings in industrial gearboxes subjected to combined radial and axial loads generated by helical gearing. The study demonstrates how proper bearing selection improves operation, durability, and system uptime in demanding industrial environments.

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Optimization of pressure packing designs in consideration of rod temperatures

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Typical engineering standards for compressor rod packings rely on rules of thumb and selection tables. While there is consensus that piston rod temperatures are one of the important design criteria for the lifetime of packing rings, they are generally unknown. With the Packing Performance Prediction Tool, an essential step towards developing a sophisticated design tool for pressure packings is underway. It allows detailed estimation of piston rod temperatures as a function of specific design parameters (number of rings, ring design, etc.). While the tool is still under development, first results are very auspicious. In this paper, a case study shows that the average lifetime of a compressor’s rod packing could be greatly increased by upgrading to pressure-balanced rings. The tool is used retrospectively to estimate the rod temperatures for both ring types in the adopted solutions. Simulation results suggest that the mean rod temperature was indeed significantly lowered by the redesign. Based on the premise that lowering the rod temperature is one important aspect of increasing the packing lifetime, other possible future packing optimizations are discussed in theory.

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Optimizing Compressed Air Systems: A Comprehensive Approach to Energy Efficiency and Reliability

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Compressed air systems are a crucial component of many industrial processes, but they can also be a significant source of energy waste and inefficiency. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the key components and considerations for designing and optimizing compressed air systems, including compressor selection, filtration, storage, and piping system design. We will discuss the importance of understanding the specific requirements of your application, including flow rates, pressure, and air quality, and how to select the right equipment and controls to meet those needs. Additionally, we will explore the benefits and trade-offs of different compressor control strategies, including load/no-load, inlet modulation, variable speed, and variable displacement. During the session participants will have a high-level overview of the tradeoffs for the decision made between equipment selection, system designs and system characteristics. By applying these principles and strategies, attendees will be able to optimize their compressed air systems for energy efficiency, reliability, and cost savings.

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Extinguishing Fires through Reliability 

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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The Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) has experienced a significant increase in fires caused by improperly disposed of lithium-ion batteries since 2020. This issue affects facilities across many jurisdictions. These fires pose a significant threat to the reliable operation of rotating equipment (e.g., shredders, conveyors, and sorting systems) that are critical to waste processing. To address this, the City of Edmonton Waste Services division implemented a multi-faceted approach focused on enhancing operational reliability and minimizing downtime through proactive fire prevention. This presentation will detail how the EWMC optimized its waste processing operations to identify and remove potentially hazardous materials from rotating equipment, resulting in an 83% reduction in fires. 

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Rotor Vibration Anomalies in Natural Gas Machinery

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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This presentation provides case studies of rotating machinery diagnostics based on the interpretation of proximity probe measurements. The examination of bode, orbit, spectrum, waterfall and shaft centerline plots will be demonstrated, along with the application of these plots to understand the state of machinery and any underlying problems.

The presentation will describe several instances of unexpected rotor vibration anomalies observed in rotating machinery. The cases include a natural gas expander rotor, centrifugal compressor gearbox pinion, and an electric motor coupled to a reciprocating compressor. In each scenario, the vibration amplitude increased to exceed established guidelines, and the causes of the elevated vibration readings was surprising.

The case studies presented focus on technical aspects of proximity probe instrumentation and the interpretation of the measurements. The goal is to share these non-typical cases to help attendees arrive at correct conclusions regarding unexpected rotor vibration in machinery. Topics including anomalies in rotor runout and the selection of appropriate rotor vibration guidelines are discussed.

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Mitigating Coupling Failures: Insights from a Centrifugal Gas Compressor Incident Triggered by  Sudden Acceleration 

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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This presentation explores a detailed case study of a coupling failure and significant damage experienced  by a centrifugal gas compressor within a nitric acid compressor train, triggered by a sudden acceleration  following a control system modification in 2023. The incident occurred on June 24, 2023, and involved a  comprehensive analysis of the factors leading to the coupling's failure.  

The study provides an in-depth examination of the calculations and findings related to the failure,  emphasizing the impact of the abrupt acceleration during the start-up phase. The analysis identifies  critical factors contributing to the failure, including the absence of an acceleration protector and deviations  from the recommended start-up procedures.  

The presentation offers conclusions and actionable recommendations aimed at preventing similar  incidents in the future. It underscores the importance of implementing an acceleration protection  mechanism and adhering strictly to specified start-up sequences. By sharing these insights, the  presentation seeks to enhance understanding of coupling failure mechanisms and promote best practices  in the maintenance and operation of industrial machinery. This case study serves as a valuable resource  for improving operational reliability and safety in similar industrial settings.  

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Rapid Manufacturing of a Centrifugal Pump Impeller Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion –Current Manufacturing Capability in Alberta and Future Development

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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As with many industries, especially since COVID, supply chains are under strain and lead times for critical components have grown.  In response, digital manufacturing has emerged as a potential game changing concept – low to no inventory, part manufacturing without tooling costs, design freedom to manufacture even better designs, and best of all lead times in as little as 1 week.  This presentation will focus on a project that was completed earlier this year with an Alberta company and will review the process from RFQ through to delivery.  Information provided will include: 1) design for additive manufacturing, 2) available alloys, 3) material traceability 4) LPBF hardware overview, 5) dimensional inspection of the as printed part, 6) as printed mechanical properties, 7) heat treating , 8) finish machining, and 9) dimensional inspection.  I will provide detail regarding challenges that were overcome, as well as commentary on emerging technologies and future capabilities.

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Double Dry Gas Seals

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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The presentation aims to provide an overview of how double dry gas seals to replace existing tandem seals which emit harmful gases to the atmosphere. The presentation will explore the pre-existing operational issues surrounding Double Dry Gas Seals, how these issues may be mitigated and how their use can align with current and future environmental legislation. Attendees will gain an insight into the least common Dry Gas Seal design and an understanding of how it's use can assist with emission reduction with minimal changes to existing equipment & operations.

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Casing Distortion, Hidden Enemy of Rotating Machinery 

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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An overview of casing distortion in rotating machinery. In this presentation, Roman will identify the criticality of casing distortion, the impact on machinery performance, as well as several common causes. The importance of base flatness, alignment, lubrication, soft foot correction, nozzle load, pipe strain, and thermal expansion will all be examined.

To explore the topic in greater depth, Roman is also conducting a 4-hour workshop where we will dive into the underlying causes, measurement techniques, and best practices to prevent casing distortion. The workshop will offer a more detailed, hands-on approach to ensure a deeper understanding of the subject and practical solutions.

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Head-to-Head Comparison of High Pressure Pumps

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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This presentation provides a comparative analysis of BB3 and BB4 high-pressure pumps, focusing on their design differences, performance characteristics, and application suitability. We will explore the structural distinctions between axially split (BB3) and radially split (BB4) configurations, highlighting their advantages and limitations in real-world operations. 

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Asset Management Awareness

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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In today's dynamic and competitive business environment, effective asset management is paramount for organizations to thrive and succeed. This presentation aims to shed light on the importance of asset management and provide an overview of the fundamentals towards optimizing asset utilization, lifecycle management and delivering business value.

The session will begin by exploring the foundational concepts of asset management, emphasizing its significance in achieving strategic business objectives. The session will address value creation while balancing costs, risk management and asset performance within asset management practices. It will highlight the evolving landscape of asset management and recent developments. Lastly, the presentation will emphasize the role of organizational culture and employee engagement in fostering a proactive asset management mindset.

Overall, this presentation aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to cultivate a culture of asset management excellence within their organizations, ultimately driving long-term sustainability and competitive advantage.

Learning Objectives

-          What is Asset Management (AM)?

-          How AM contributes to achieving strategic organizational goals and objectives

-          Concepts of AM value creation

-          Importance of culture

Take Aways

-          What is Asset Management?

-          Understand strategic business value from Asset Management

-          Latest developments in Asset Management

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Starting Methods for Large Electrical Motors on Turbomachinery Packages

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Electric Motor Drives in the power range from 1,000 to 60,000 HP are often used for turbomachinery applications. The electric drive systems used include electric motors with variable frequency drives (VFD), electric motors with variable speed planetary gear hydraulic drives (VSHD), and constant speed electric motors.

Two issues tend to require discussion, and a significant level of expertise to avoid problems:

First, the startup has to be accomplished without exceeding the maximum permissible voltage dip limits at the point of common coupling (PCC). In case of strong supply networks, a direct online start-up usually works. However, safe start-up solutions are also available for weak supply networks by using common starting devices. Torsional transients during the starting process have to be considered.

Therefore, this tutorial presents a rough overview of proven start-up methods for direct online operating electric motor drives. Pros and cons are discussed. Based on a starting by means of a pony-motor, which is connected to a hydrodynamic variable speed planetary gear, the run-up process is discussed in detail. It can be seen that the grid disturbances are negligible especially for synchronous main motors.

Second, the choice of drive impacts the train’s torsional characteristics, shaft endurance limits and operational flexibility. Torsional integrity of the electric motor driven trains are critical to safe and reliable operation, and must be considered during the design, selection and packaging of the train’s key components (motor, gearbox, couplings and the compressors).

This tutorial outlines a methodology used to ensure torsional integrity in standardized Electric-motor-driven gas compressor packages. In addition to steady-state torsional analysis, the drive harmonics from electrical sources (steady-state pulsation) and the drive’s characteristics at fault-events such as phase-to-phase faults (transients) are incorporated into the torsional model to perform a complete torsional analysis. Shaft stresses are evaluated over a wide range of motor frame sizes, and consequently couplings and gearboxes. Couplings and gearboxes are designed to handle the mean torque and peak transient torques as appropriate.

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Reducing Emissions in Reciprocating Compressors through Engineered Revamps

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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There is no doubt that the push to reduce emissions across the globe and specifically in Canada will only be picking up steam in the years to come given the ambitious goals set out by governments around the world. The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan set forth outlines a sector-by-sector path for Canada to help do our part by reaching the country's emissions reduction target of 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. As members of the Energy / industrial community there is an immense amount of responsibility on end users and equipment suppliers to help aggressively drive down the emissions that are produced through operating equipment at the various facilities across Canada.

There are increasingly more local penalties and fines for flaring that are now being enforced so end users have no choice but to adapt with new designs to re-route the previously vented gas to an appropriate containment. One of the ways in which emissions can be reduced for reciprocating compressors is through engineered revamps solutions. This presentation will cover some of the different ways in which these new designs can help reduce leakage rates and improve the overall efficiencies of compressors. This can be done by upgrading packing materials, design changes to the packing case and sweep/purge/buffer systems, with the option to reinject leak gas back into the compressor system.

Throughout this presentation we will explore some of the different examples of compressor applications that would benefit from utilizing sealing system and recovery system revamps to lower and ultimately eliminate emissions.

Properly executed these revamps will result in improved process efficiencies, reduced operational expenses, reduced environmental impact, where possible increase mean time between outages and of course contribute to a healthier social license.

Burckhardt's approach to reducing emissions from reciprocating compressors can be adapted in a multistep approach.

Step 1. Compressor health survey. Perform a comprehensive compressor system assessment that helps you get a baseline of your compressors systems condition. It should include:

1. An assessment of previous maintenance and operational history

2. Recommendations for activities that can improve compressor performance

3. A full report of the health of your system for your records

Step 2. Packing system upgrades: Design a custom sealing solutions (Packing and Piston) for your compressor based on its current operating conditions. This packing case will use a series of different elements to allow for increased sealing efficiency and meantime between overhauls.

Step 3. In addition to the sealing system upgrades, monitoring can be added for better predictive maintenance. This would typically be temperature and flow monitoring of the leak gas along with buffer and purge panels. The additional monitoring and buffering will allow operations and maintenance to make predictive decisions on interventions. This will eliminate the need to use time based maintenance and ultimately decrease operational expenses.

Step 4. If conditions are adaptable, the leak gas can be reinjected back into the suction gas stream or other locations of the plant. This is the full circle of emissions reduction. Depending on application there could be a booster compressor installed to take the leak gas which would typically be sent to safe location or flare and reinject it into a useful stream of the system. This not only saves from gas being lost to the environment but it keeps the gas where it can continue to create value for your compressor system.

Efficiencies do not stop at just the sealing systems. Additional efficiencies can be found in converting lubricated compression systems to dry running. This reduces the operational expense for cylinder lubrication, maintenance on lubricators, maintenance on filtration, and downstream equipment.

Compressor valves can also be assessed for efficiencies, using the latest technology compressor valves can create increased flow and reduced energy consumption.

Using a combination of approaches to compressor emissions reduction, you can greatly increase the efficiencies of your compressor systems and reduce their operating costs.

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Pump and System Hydraulics for Reliability Engineers

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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This presentation addresses the fundamentals of pump and system hydraulics. This includes how to read a pump curve, what the best efficiency point means, and major causes of pump reliability problems. Participants will learn how to develop a system curve and the influence of the system curve on pump reliability.

This workshop applies to you if:

• You have poor pump bearing and seal reliability

• You break pump shafts

• You need more flow in your system

• You don’t understand how the system curve interacts with the pump curve

• Your pump has high vibration

• Your pump sounds like it’s pumping gravel

• You’re responsible for pump reliability

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VOC Legislation and LDAR Impacts on Ageing Pump Fleets

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Regulatory requirement for VOC reduction has been in force in the USA for several decades. In Canada best in class users have voluntarily adopted similar practices.

From January 2023 facilities that produces liquid petroleum products by means of distillation of hydrocarbon compounds and associated petrochemical plants will now be subject to Canadian regulations. This now mandates Leakage detection and repair (LDAR) testing of equipment components three times per calendar year. The regulations provide LDAR exemptions for certain configurations of pump dual mechanical sealing systems, however the regulatory wording is ambiguous.

The presentation will review the impact that the regulations will have on pump fleets reliability particularly operators with older fleets of pumps. The LDAR exemption options will be discussed along with some of the challenges of the Canadian climate. A proposed improved wording that is aligned with terminology used in international standards such as API 682 & trade bodies such as the Hydraulic Institute will be offered.

Case studies form both USA and Europe will be presented, for individual applications where technology has been applied to legacy pump machinery with minimal intervention. Case studies of large fleets of legacy pump machinery have been upgraded to dual seals will be presented some of these fleets have seen little or no improvement in MTBR whereas some of fleets now enjoy best in class reliability.

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Machinery Grouting Best Practices

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Best practices for achieving optimum equipment performance from a machinery grout perspective. Equipment reliability is a key component of, and directly proportional to, profitability with today’s industrial producers. Our goal is to educate end users on principles for achieving optimum machinery and equipment reliability and lower operating costs using epoxy machinery grouts and focusing on best installation practices.

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12 Ways to Kill Your Centrifugal Pump

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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In this presentation, titled "12 Ways to Kill Your Centrifugal Pump," we explore the 12 most common failure modes that can lead to pump malfunctions, such as pipe strain, incorrect operation, and improper clearances. We will discuss how these errors can cause the pump to fail and some tips on avoiding them.

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Field Techniques for Torsional Vibration Measurements

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Torsional vibration design analysis (TVA) is essential to ensure the reliability of rotating machinery, particularly when the driver or driven machine is a reciprocating engine or compressor. Since reciprocating machinery torque curves (torque effort) are never flat due to the conversion of the reciprocating motion to rotation and vice-versa, a specialized analysis is required to provide the predicted (calculated) torque curves. As a matter of fact, the alternating component of torque is quite often as much as two to three times greater than the mean, or constant torque during normal operation. Each component in the drive train must be designed to withstand these alternating “rough” torque requirements. Dynamic response due to torsional resonance can amplify these torque levels beyond the fatigue (failure)limits of the individual components.

Even with a successful design analysis, torsional failures may occur due to differences in construction, errors in the TVA modeling information, or changes in machinery loading. The differences between the design (predicted) and real-world (field) operation can and occasionally do lead to major failures and lost production. Since torsional vibration problems often go unnoticed during startup, the failures areusually sudden and occur without prior signs. When a torsional failure does occur, the consequences are significant given the costs and timetoreplace a motor shaft or engine or compressor crankshaft. Unlike lateral vibration that can be detected using typical vibration instrumentation such as accelerometers or proximity probes, measurement of torsional vibration requires specialized instrumentation and approaches.

This presentation is intended for rotating equipment engineers, operators, and millwrights who are responsible for rotating equipment. The goal is to provide guidance to decide when field torsional measurements are appropriate, and to describe techniques for measuring torsional vibration. Methods for torsional vibration measurement using strain gage telemetry, shaft encoders, magnetic pick-ups, laser vibrometers, and optical pick-ups will be described. Relevant statements from industry guidelines will also be presented, including those from API 618 and the GMRC Guideline and Recommended Practice for Control of Torsional Vibrations in Direct‐Driven Separable Reciprocating Compressors. Case studies will be provided to demonstrate approaches for identifying and solving torsional vibration problems before failures occur.

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KPI Dashboarding, Issue Identification & Case Study Resolution

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Pembina Pipeline has recently launched an initiative to maximize the value of its operating installed base (> 1200 pipeline pumps).

This presentation will illustrate the methodology behind the execution of this initiative, as well as the intended benefits in achieving:

• Quick adoption and roll out, facilitated by prework in the form of the digitization of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) pump curves for critical assets.

• A complete and proactive assessment of asset health.

• KPI definition and dashboard development to enable simplified visual identification of asset performance while spotlighting and enabling the prioritization of continuous improvement opportunities.

In addition, the presentation will examine some of the examples / different types of deficiencies observed because of the strategical shift in monitoring strategy, including identification of:

• Assets currently not meeting their functional performance standards.

• The onset of equipment degradation.

• Masked legacy issues.

• The reprioritization of maintenance overhauls from one asset to another.

• Improved diagnostics to mitigate unplanned outages.

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Fugitive Emission Reduction Technologies for Reciprocating Compressors

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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“Methane is the second most abundant anthropogenic GHG after carbon dioxide (CO2), accounting for about 20 percent of global emissions. Methane is more than 25 times as potent as carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Over the last two centuries, methane concentrations in the atmosphere have more than doubled, largely due to human-related activities. Because methane is both a powerful greenhouse gas and short-lived compared to carbon dioxide, achieving significant reductions would have a rapid and significant effect on atmospheric warming potential.”

https://www.epa.gov/gmi/importance-methane

As a manufacturer of critical infrastructure for the global energy sector, we have an obligation to use our engineering expertise and experience to help mitigate the fugitive emissions of greenhouse gases such as methane from our equipment. In this presentation, we will identify sources of emissions, explore the function of sealing technology, and methods to reduce emissions.

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Laser Cladding Technology

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Laser cladding is a deposition process that is gaining widespread acceptance for restoration of rotating and turbomachinery parts. Laser cladding delivers a higher quality coating material with very little distortion and dilution, as well as enhanced surface quality.

Compared to conventional cladding techniques, it is a valuable precision-driven process which is a to-go solution for the challenging applications when other processes can’t be used. For example, all fusion welding processes generate a heat affected zone and the properties in that region are unlikely to meet base metal requirements without a postweld heat treatment. This is significantly important when the base material is quenched and tempered steel, which is commonly used for turbomachinery shafts. However, with laser cladding post-weld heat treatment usually is not required due to low heat input of the process, which greatly reduces the size of the heat affected zone.

It is important to understand the basic capabilities, limitations, and potential pitfalls of the laser cladding process, and how it should be qualified to ensure that laser weld repairs meet requirements for the given application. Therefore, as a case study for restoring rotating/turbomachinery part, we will discuss the challenge as well as solution and outcome of a key component in the O&G industry.

Plungers in pumps and compressors exhibit rapid surface wear. These components had previously been coated using HVOF process. Using laser cladding process with proprietary alloy, we managed provide a higher wear resistance and at least double the service life when compared to HVOF coating.

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Installation & Alignment - How To Flatten The Infant Mortality Curve

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Mechanical Seal Upgrade Helps Nickel Mine Combat Severe Service Conditions

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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We have prepared a case study from a nickel mine presenting our new mechanical seal for tailings pumps that will use our Upstream Pumping Technology to greatly reduce the need for seal flush water and eliminate high pressure flush water pumps. This design will allow a reduction in water usage/seal from the present 33 l/min, 900 psi max to a requirement of less than 2 l/min, 5 psi max. Upstream pumping technology is a special seal face design that allows us to create what amounts to a high pressure, low volume pump that moves a very small amount of liquid (approx. 0.22 l/min) across the seal faces from a low pressure (approx. 5 psi) source into a much higher pressure liquid area (up to 900 psi) without the use of a high pressure seal support system like a plan 53 or 54 system. This technology was invented by John Crane some years ago and is used widely on high pressure centrifugal gas compressors. We have used it on some lower duty ANSI pump type seals and also on some extreme duty offshore injection pump applications, but this presentation will be one of our early success stories in severe duty mining applications. The spiral groove face design itself has been custom designed by our high pressure sealing group out of the UK. One design will cover the entire range from the first low pressure pump in the train to the final pump with a discharge of up to 900 psi. This design helps to reduce water consumption and improve MTBR under extreme pumping conditions.

This presentation offers practical strategies to help you:

• Learn from the challenges faced in a nickel mine tailings pump application using slurry seals with face technology to overcome severe processing duties

• Achieve mine KPI productivity goals using mechanical seal strategies to improve reliability

• Boost seal MTBR

• Maximize critical tailings pump equipment lifecycle

• Cut maintenance costs

• Avoid unplanned downtime

• Reduce water and energy waste during mining process

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Rotating Without Maintenance - Maintenance-Free Couplings

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Our representatives will be presenting our Hi-Tec coupling series as well as our PM Series. The RBI coupling is a perfect fit for all industrial applications, the main features of the Hi-Tec series are: a maintenance-free coupling, vibration control, zero backlash and many other features that helps having a rubber-in-compression coupling.  The PM Series, another excellent option for all industrial applications can be suitable for shaft diameters up to 32 inches.

Renold will demonstrate the reliability of these couplings, the excellent opportunity for cost savings, and how they are suitable for a large variety of industries, such as; metal manufacturing, mining, fans, compressors, cranes and hoists and many more.

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The When, Why and How of The High Velocity Oil Flush

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Consistency is the key to success. This is true with sports, skills, and the maintenance of industrial rotating equipment. Part of good maintenance is using the High Velocity Oil Flush to clean equipment internals and ensure you get the most out of your equipment through a long and healthy life cycle. Turbulent flow, heat and vibration are just some of that major factors that contribute to an effective oil flush. Follow the journey of a piece of equipment, from commissioning, to maintenance, to end of life discussing the function of the lubricant, the root causes of problems, how oil analysis is used to monitor condition and how an oil flush can help you get the most out of your equipment.

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Oil-Free H2 Compression - How to Solve the Challenge of Delivering Large Mass Flow & High-Pressure & Long MTBO

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Mr. Oliver Franz with Burckhardt’s hydrogen compressor group works closely with Mr. Johann Scherer-Brown in this booming market. Together they will present advancements in the emerging hydrogen market, which is particularly active in Alberta.

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See and Hear 3-Types of Pump Cavitation

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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This presentation is an overview of the 3-types of cavitation within a centrifugal pump.  Along with PowerPoint slides, there will be an actual "glass-face" pump to demonstrate all the forms of cavitation within the pump.  Discussions will also focus on mitigation and elimination of cavitation.

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High Performance Pistons – Optimizing Run-time and Predicting Performance

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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Reliability and performance related issues of pistons and cylinder rings can be avoided in the vast majority of cases and the piston should not be the MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) bottle neck. Even for some non-lube machines a piston layout can be designed that results in a five year uninterrupted run-time (as discussed in one of the cases in this paper). Piston performance and reliability is highly predictable. In most cases poor reliability of cylinder rings stems from incorrect application of particular ring designs, insufficient engineering or off-the-shelf methods.

A new design process has been developed to mitigate reliability bottle-necks on reciprocating compressor pistons. The first pistons that have been engineered using this process were installed 2015. This paper presents a general guideline for the design of high performance pistons and a case study that validates the methods applied. The main topics are:

• The piston layout optimization process

• The details of the changes from an existing to a new design.

• Inspection of worn cylinder rings and quantifying the wear rate.

• Comparison the measured wear rate to the prediction of the model that was used during the design and engineering phase

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Building a Business Case for Maintenance & Reliability Improvement

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One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A

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With today’s continued emphasis on delivering value from our assets while balancing cost, risk and performance, the need to understand the business contributions from maintenance activities has never been higher. This session will focus on ‘Building the Business Case for Maintenance and Reliability Improvement’. The intended audience of this presentation will be involved in day to day maintenance and reliability functions at their facility, such as millwright leads, rotating equipment specialists, and Engineers.

Topics include:

• Moving from a reactive to proactive maintenance culture – breaking down the silos, introducing PdM methodologies

• Contributions of proposed maintenance improvement activities to meeting organizational goals and objectives

• Quantifying the contributions of maintenance improvement (i.e. increased availability, increased throughput, decreased OPEX per unit of production)

• How to get started on your improvement journey