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    Mechanical run test - rotor response measurements during coastdown

    Hi, API guidelines for turbo machinery (centrifugal compressor or steam turbine)mechanical running test mention that the amplitudes and phase angle of the shaft vibration to be recorded during coastdown (from trip speed to slow roll speed). Why these readings are not taken during ramp up (from...
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    Piece of gasket fell into lube / seal oil reservoir

    Thanks. Unfortunately there is no strainer upstream of the oil pumps. Gasket is of rubber. Pump suction nozzles are 6 inch size and 20 inch above tank bottom. I think there is a chance that the rubber would settle down at tank bottom but still its likely that the rubber pieces may get disturbed...
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    Piece of gasket fell into lube / seal oil reservoir

    Hi, We have combined sealing and lube oil tank for our syn gas compressor train. While opening the oil tank purging flange to vent out the gas before carrying out shutdown activities, piece of flange gasket fell into the oil tank. We are running short of time to empty out the oil tank and need...

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