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Exhaust Diffuser Structural Analysis and Design Enhancement Against High Cycle Fatigue
By: Farzam Motazavi, Senior Engineer • James Cardillo, Structural Analyst Exhaust diffusers are a critical component of turbomachinery, especially for axial machines. The diffuser takes hot gas at the tail of the low pressure turbine and directs the flow to the...
Engineering Analysis and Structural Tuning of a Centrifugal Compressor Impeller
The analysis and “fine-tuning” of centrifugal compressor impellers is often an iterative process. It involves balancing the aerodynamic performance requirements with the structural integrity and vibration characteristics of the impeller. The process is involved, but...
Murray KD7 Steam Turbine Inspection and Repair
RMS was approached by a New York City-based customer to inspect their Murray KD7 steam turbine used in their HVAC system. The steam turbine rotor was visually inspected, blast cleaned, NDT’d and the rotor check balanced at RMS’ Bethlehem shop under engineering...
Building A New A-C Compressor D48JR
RMS received an order from a mining customer for a new A-C Compressor D48JR steam compressor package to fulfill a need for their plant expansion project. The compressor is part of the steam process used in production. The new compressor will help the customer boost...
RMS Welcomes Doug Craig As Product Director of Centrifugal Compressors
My career in rotating machinery started in 1982 when I joined Ingersoll-Rand as an application engineer in their Sales Division. Since then my career has taken me to organizations like CONMEC, AC Compressor, Ethos Energy, and today Rotating Machinery Services....
Engineering Quality – How RMS Promotes Quality Solutions
The performance of a supply chain can dramatically help or hinder a company’s quality performance. At RMS, part of our vision statement is “Responsiveness is a culture, developed through people who are passionate in their work, backed by top-quality vendors and a...
Utilizing 3D Scanning Technology To Complement RMS Expertise
The experienced RMS engineering team continues to employ the latest technology to augment RMS’ ability to deliver high-quality solutions for our customers. One such piece of tech is the Faro Arm 3D scanning tool, which RMS uses at both the Bethlehem, PA and Houston,...
Oil Free Screw Compressor Silencers – Noise By Design
Noise can be annoying to say the least but at worst it can cause equipment damage. Acoustic energy in the process flow path can damage equipment such as pressure taps or thermowells by inducing a forced vibration on the tube extending into the flow path. The...
RMS Nitric Acid Expander Capabilities
RMS’s decades of experience supporting Multi-OEM Nitric Acid Expanders are a key component in our ability to offer industry-leading engineered solutions. Nitric Acid Expanders are critical pieces of machinery that undergo punishing conditions during operation making...
Centrifugal Compressor Turnaround Success Delivered Ahead of Schedule
In February of 2020, RMS performed a turnaround on a Centrifugal Compressor used for Isobutene /alkylation refrigeration service at its facility in Bethlehem, PA. This turnaround was scheduled for a duration of two weeks, but thanks to the RMS team's diligent work to...
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2760 Baglyos Circle
Bethlehem, PA 18020
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14887 Hooper Street
Pearland, TX 77047
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16676 Northchase Dr., Ste 400
Houston, TX 77060
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11410 Dumas Street
Houston, TX 77034
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Breaux Machine Works
13842 Hirschfield Rd.
Tomball, TX 77377
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Appleton Engineering Office
400 Ahnaip St., Suite 200
Menasha, WI 54952
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Plant Process Machine Works
3301 Sherman St.
Houston, TX 77003
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Blading Services
40 Madison Blvd
Canastota, NY 13032
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Olean Office
130 South Union Street
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Olean, NY 14760
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