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  Pulsation/Performance Pulsation Impacts Across the Compressor’s Performance Map 2007
  FPSO Dynamic Analysis of Reciprocating Compressors on FPSO Topside Modules 2007
CompressorsOptimizing Compressor Design for Complex Reciprocating Compressor Installations 2006
 CompressorEnhancing Compressor Productivity2006
FoundationCompressor Foundation design2006
OptimizationBeta’s MAO Program2005
Maintenance Industrial Engine Reliability and Maintenance – Data That Should Be Collected and Analyzed on Every Engine2005
MachineryObservations About Rotating and Reciprocating Equipment2005
Pulsation StudiesAcoustical Modelling of Reciprocating Compressors With Stepless Valve Unloaders2005
TorsionalLateral and Torsional Vibration Problems in Systems Equipped with Variable Frequency Drives2005
Paper MachinePaper Machine Speed Increase Trial2004
Variable Frequency DrivePerplexing Variable Frequency Drive Vibration Problems2004
Torsional VibrationTorsional Vibration: The Value of Field Verification2004
CompressorVibration and Performance Design Considerations for Multi Unit Reciprocating Compressor Gas Storage Facilities2004
Compressor“Compressor Hasn’t Run This Quietly or Smoothly in 18 Years of Operation”2003
Turbo-GeneratorThe Life and Times of a Turbo-Generator2003
Expert WitnessOn Being An Expert Witness2003
Crankshaft AlignmentRestoring Crankshaft Alignment: A Case History2003
Small-Bore Attachments Vibration Related Failures of Small-Bore Attachments2003
API 618API 618 Forces Response Studies2003
Pulsation StudiesGuidelines in Pulsation Studies for Reciprocating Compressors2002
Reciprocating CompressorsPulsation & Vibration Control for Reciprocating Compressors2002
Gearbox VibrationA Gearbox Vibration – Fact or Fiction2002
Torsional VibrationTorsional Vibration Modeling and Analysis Continued2001
Profiling“Profiling” of Pulsation and Vibration in Complex Reciprocating Compressor Facilities2001
Torsional ResonanceA Case Study of Flow-Induced Torsional Resonance2001
SimulationUsing Simulation of Reciprocating Compressor Valve Dynamics to Improve Economic Performance2000
Compressor DesignCase Studies Illustrating Improvements in Reciprocating Compressor Design2000
AnalyzingAnalyzing Engines and Compressors in Economic Terms2000
Shaft AlignmentA New Shaft Alignment Technique2000
Synchronous MotorA Centrifugal Compressor Synchronous Motor Case History2000
EconomicsEconomics of Engine and Compressor Analysis1999
Condition MonitoringCondition Monitoring Applied to Industrial Machinery1999
Analysis and SolutionsVibration and Pulsation Analysis and Solutions1998
Vertical ForcesVertical Forces Cause Vibration in a Reciprocating Compressor1997
Torsional PerspectiveCompressor Operating Conditions & Loading, A Torsional Perspective1996
Plunger PumpsIncorrect Valve Selection on Plunger Pumps Results in Undetected High Frequency Vibration and Costly Failures, A Case Study1996
Torsional AnalysesSensitivity of Torsional Analyses to Uncertainty in System Mass Elastic Properties1996
Torsional AnalysisA Systems Approach to Torsional Analysis1995
Eliminating ResonanceFundamental Specifications for Eliminating Resonance on Reciprocating Machinery1995
Dynamic Pressure DropThe Cost of Dynamic Pressure Drop1993
Reciprocating CompressorsVibrations in Reciprocating Compressors1992
Acoustic PulsationsAcoustic Pulsations in Reciprocating Machinery1991
Cylinder StretchCylinder Stretch as a Source of Vibration in Reciprocating Compressors1991
Balance SensitivitySimplified Prediction of Balance Sensitivity1990
Predictive MaintenanceCost Effective Predictive Maintenance1986
Tilting Pad Bearing ClearanceThe Influence of Tilting Pad Bearing Clearance on Rotor Response of a Steam Turbine1984
Vibration LimitsMachinery Vibration Limits and Dynamic Structural Response1982
Spectral AnalysisSpectral Analysis of Machinery Vibrations1982
Field BalancingField Balancing Experiences1980
Fault DetectionReliable Computer-Based Machinery Fault Detection1980
Fault DetectionFault Detection and Diagnosis in Reciprocating Machinery1980
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