The application of turboexpanders for energy conservation

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Turbomach. Int.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5553929

Holm, J

Substantial energy can be recovered using low grade waste heat, process gas, or waste gas pressure letdown. Centrifugal (radial inflow) turboexpanders are well adapted to such energy conservation schemes and with recent developments which have increased their reliability, are suitable for unattended service on a 24-hour, 7-day week operational basis. Some of these recent developments presented herein include shaft seals, thrust bearing monitoring, and control devices. The turboexpander's qualifications to meet the requirements of energy conservation are enumerated.

• Research Organization: Rotoflow Corporation, Los Angeles, California
• OSTI ID: 5553929
• Journal Information: Turbomach. Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Turbomach. Int.; (United States) Vol. 24:1; ISSN TUIND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320300 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes
42 ENGINEERING
420200* -- Engineering-- Facilities
Equipment
& Techniques
CENTRIFUGATION
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
ENERGY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
EQUIPMENT
HEAT
HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
MACHINE PARTS
MACHINERY
MONITORING
PROCESS HEAT
RELIABILITY
SEALS
SEPARATION PROCESSES
SHAFTS
TURBOMACHINERY
WASTE HEAT
WASTES