News
June, 2010
For immediate release:
Geothermal Turboexpander Redesign Success
Valencia, CA / USA – June 9, 2010 - L.A. Turbine has completed a highly expedited redesign on one of the world’s largest Geothermal Turboexpanders. This electric-power producing Turboexpander was delivered to the customer and is back to full production; in-fact, it is now running more efficient than ever before and has set a new power output record.
The L.A. Turbine Engineering Team provided an elegant solution to a shaft attachment issue that has plagued this particular Turboexpander for years. The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) that provided the Turboexpander/Generator to the plant years ago, has had multiple opportunities to solve the attachment issue, however, problems persisted.
The customer selected L.A. Turbine to complete the redesign work based on the experience level of the engineering team and its proposed solution. By leveraging its extensive experience in Geothermal Turboexpanders with its outstanding ability to react to a customer’s need, L.A. turbine highlights its value based Turboexpander solutions.
“This project completion showcases our ability to provide highly engineered solutions on an tight time schedule” says John Long, COO and Vice President, L.A. Turbine, “we are proud of this achievement and pleased to have solved this lingering issue for the customer”.
L.A. Turbine Corporation – The Turboexpander Company, is a manufacturer of application specific, highly engineered Turboexpanders that are utilized within power-recovery applications in industrial processes worldwide. Additionally, L.A. Turbine provides repair, service, re-design and spare parts for all Turboexpander brands. With a focus on Hydrocarbon Processing and Geothermal Power Generation, L.A. Turbine employs a uniquely qualified and highly experienced team of engineers and project managers capable of designing, manufacturing and repairing Turboexpanders to suit the most demanding requirements.
For additional information, please contact: Ola Lysenstoen, Marketing Manager – olysenstoen@laturbine.com
L.A. Turbine Corp, 29151 Avenue Penn, Valencia, CA 91355 USA, Ph: +1-661-294-8290 www.laturbine.com
May, 2010
For immediate release:
Need fast Turboexpander Repair?
Valencia, CA / USA – May 3, 2010 - L.A. Turbine is committed to provide customer service excellence, and in a recent repair project involving an LNG Turboexpander, this commitment came shining through. During an unscheduled plant shut down, and due to a nonresponsive OEM, a new customer called on L.A. Turbine to provide Field Service. L.A. Turbine responded immediately and dispatched Field Service personnel that arrived at the Mississippi plant within 24 hours of the initial call. The damage was assessed and the decision was made to ship the MCS overnight to L.A. Turbine’s Valencia Facility where the unit was evaluated and a proposed repair was presented the customer. Upon approval from the customer, L.A. Turbine commenced with the repair and extensive engineering support required to manufacture the needed parts on an highly expedited schedule. Finishing ahead of schedule, the repaired unit was shipped overnight to the Mississippi customer within 8 days of receipt. L.A. Turbine Field Service personnel were on location to assist in the installation and start-up at the plant the following day. The customer appreciated the fast response and quick turnaround provided by L.A. Turbine, and is back to profitable operation of the plant.
L.A. Turbine Corporation – The Turboexpander Company, is a manufacturer of application specific, highly engineered Turboexpanders that are utilized within power-recovery applications in industrial processes worldwide. Additionally, L.A. Turbine provides repair, service, re-design and spare parts for all Turboexpander brands. With a focus on Hydrocarbon Processing and Geothermal Power Generation, L.A. Turbine employs a uniquely qualified and highly experienced team of engineers and project managers capable of designing, manufacturing and repairing Turboexpanders to suit the most demanding requirements.
For additional information, please contact: Ola Lysenstoen, Marketing Manager – olysenstoen@laturbine.com
L.A. Turbine Corp, 29151 Avenue Penn, Valencia, CA 91355 USA, Ph: +1-661-294-8290 www.laturbine.com
April, 2010
For Immediate Release:
High Power Turboexpander Award
Valencia, CA / USA – April 8, 2010 - L.A. Turbine has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract from a major international oil company. The contract, which requires the engineering process to begin immediately, entails three (3) high power Turboexpanders equipped with magnetic bearings to be delivered on an expedited schedule. The customer selected L.A. Turbine based on the experience level of the engineering team and its ability to provide high-spec, high value Turboexpander solutions.
L.A. Turbine Corporation – The Turboexpander Company, is a manufacturer of application specific, highly engineered Turboexpanders that are utilized within power-recovery applications in industrial processes worldwide. Additionally, L.A. Turbine provides repair, service, re-design and spare parts for all Turboexpander brands. With a focus on Hydrocarbon Processing and Geothermal Power Generation, L.A. Turbine employs a uniquely qualified and highly experienced team of engineers and project managers capable of designing, manufacturing and repairing Turboexpanders to suit the most demanding requirements.
For additional information, please contact: Ola Lysenstoen, Marketing Manager – olysenstoen@laturbine.com
L.A. Turbine Corp, 29151 Avenue Penn, Valencia, CA 91355 USA, Ph: +1-661-294-8290 www.laturbine.com
February, 2010
Valencia, CA / USA – February 26, 2010 - L.A. Turbine has been awarded a multi-million dollar project for the complete re-design of one of the largest Geothermal Power producing Turboexpanders in the world. The customer selected L.A. Turbine based on the experience level of the engineering team and its ability to work on an ultra-expedited schedule; a project of this scope and magnitude is typically completed in 35 weeks, but due to L.A. Turbine’s agility and ability to leverage internal resources the project will complete in less than 15 weeks – a world first for a project of this size.
L.A. Turbine will make use of its highly experienced engineering team in the re-design of a Frame 60 direct steam, geothermal Turboexpander-Gearbox-Generator unit. By leveraging its extensive experience in Geothermal Turboexpanders with its outstanding ability to react to a customer’s need, L.A. turbine highlights its value based Turboexpander solutions.
The general scope of the re-design will include a full engineering analysis, including but not limited to:
Wheel attachment at the shaft
Full bearing analysis
Inlet Guide Vanes function and design
Full coupling and lateral rotor dynamic evaluation
Full gas dynamic evaluation
Full Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Full Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis (CFD)
Full 3 dimensional modeling
Complete material stress analysis
Due to the expedited timeframe for delivery, the exacting tolerances and the exotic materials involved, L.A. Turbine’s in-house machine shop will manufacture the required internal parts for this project. The ability to utilize an internal machine shop ensures the highest quality workmanship and removes possibilities for delays.
LA Turbine has been a market leader in the Turboexpander industry for many years and continues to prove its abilities in projects such as this, where competitors have shied away.
L.A. Turbine Corporation – The Turboexpander Company, is a manufacturer of application specific, highly engineered Turboexpanders that are utilized within power-recovery applications in industrial processes worldwide. With a focus on Hydrocarbon Processing and Geothermal Power Generation, L.A. Turbine employs a uniquely qualified and highly experienced team of engineers and project managers capable of designing, manufacturing and delivering Turboexpanders to suit the most demanding requirements. L.A. Turbine provides repair, service, re-design and spare parts for all Turboexpander brands.
For additional information, please contact: Ola Lysenstoen, Marketing Manager – olysenstoen@laturbine.com
L.A. Turbine Corp, 29151 Avenue Penn, Valencia, CA 91355 USA, Ph: +1-661-294-8290 www.laturbine.com
February, 2010
Valencia, CA – L.A. Turbine, in cooperation with the MidContinent Chapter of the GPA, invites GPA members to attend a training session on Turboexpanders.
Download the flyer here: GPA March 2010 Training
Two separate training sessions are scheduled to take place in Oklahoma in March 2010, see below for details of each event:
Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Place: Oneok Plaza – lower level auditorium
100 West 5th Street
Tulsa, OK 74103
Cost: Training is offered at no cost to MidContinent Chapter members*
Please RSVP – Training is limited to 70 people
Edmond, Oklahoma:
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Enogex Edmond Office
16655 North Rockwell Ave
Edmond, OK 73012
Cost: Training is offered at no cost to MidContinent Chapter members*
Please RSVP – Training is limited to 45 people
Both training sessions will include:
- Turboexpander Basics
- Applications
- Thrust Forces (ATB)
- Anti-Surge Control
- Bearing Technology
- Preventative Maintenance
- Control Systems Upgrades
- Process Redesigns
Instructors:
Dr. Houman Shokraneh, LA Turbine
Mr. Richard Samson, LA Turbine
Mr. Troy Osteen, LA Turbine
Any GPA member is invited to attend these training session and are encouraged to RSVP, as space is limited. Certificates for two (2) PDH’s will be issued to those who complete the training session.
Reservations:
Reservations are required. RSVP by Thursday, February 25, 2010.
Submit RSVP to: Debbie Miller at Deborah.Miller@Exterran.com, or 918.259.2201
*Non GPA MidContinent Chapter members will need to purchase a one year chapter membership of $25.00 which will allow attendance at these events and future training events at no cost.
March, 2009
On call around the world through our network of senior service personal and top level engineers we have provided onsite support to the remotest parts of the global. Just this month we have been dispatched to Congo, Iceland, China, and Malaysia. Support for your turboexpander troubles is no more than a phone call away.
February, 2009
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January, 2009
With much anticipation Turboexpander.net has launched our new website to provide the Turboexpander industry with the quality and service it has demanded for many years.
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