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In part 2 of the TurboTime podcast on hydrogen, Myth Busters Rainer Kurz and Klaus Brun talk about the compression and transportation of hydrogen and the challenges each presents for mainstream usage. The duo also discusses a realistic timeframe for mainstream prominence, including use in fertilizers and for refineries and power generation.  For more on hydrogen, check out our feature from the Jul...

What are all the different colors of hydrogen? Each color has its own source—green hydrogen comes from solar, wind, and other renewable sources, for example. It’s important to know where hydrogen comes from as we map out the energy landscape to understand the implications of using certain types of hydrogen over others.

Concluding the TurboTime Myth talk on LNG, Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz go further into the limiting factors involved in the LNG production process. There are various components involved, and each requires gas turbine driven or electric motor driven compressors. The pair also address current events involved in gauging and limiting the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere. Cost, cost, cost is o...

In this TurboTime special, Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz join us to tackle the myth that we can quickly make more liquid natural gas. Currently, the United States needs to see 2-3 million more compressor horsepower in the next 12-18 months to meet the current demand. The manufacturing limits imposed by these very long-lead machines make the current expectations on LNG production increase...

This Turbo Blast episode offers an informative examination of dynamic load assessments, debunking the myth of gearboxes in compressor applications, and the latest industry updates from Bahrain's Al-Dur Project, the Frame 6FA User Group Conference, and GE Vernova's new documentary.

In this episode of the TurboTime podcast, sponsored by Rentech Boilers, Kevin Slepicka, the VP of Heat Recovery Boiler Systems at Rentech, discusses repair and maintenance requirements of heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) boiler systems. He reviews the technical challenges associated with integrating HRSG boilers into an existing facility, the role that HRSGs play in emissions reduction, and a...

This week's Turbo Blast highlights the Air Products company Rotoflow which specializes in turboexpanders. We’re also reviewing a Q&A with Rotating Machinery Services CEO John Bartos on the impact of digitalization on turbomachinery maintenance and going over other industry news for the week. 

Interviewing Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz on the state of energy storage technologies. In this episode of the Turbo Time podcast, we have an engaging conversation with esteemed Turbomachinery International columnists Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz about the current status of energy storage within the industry. Traditional technologies, like the natural gas pipeline system, play a vital role when compare...

On this episode of the Turbo Time podcast, we interview longtime Turbomachinery International columnists Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz on the state of energy storage in the industry. Existing technologies such as the natural gas pipeline system are crucial compared to alternative energy storage solutions such as batteries or wind. The intermittency of newer storage systems puts into question their re...

This week's Turbo Blast covers how MAN Energy Solutions ships salt-operated reactors, an expansion by Precision Aviation Group, and other industry news as well as a Q&A with L.A. Turbine's Director of Sales Troy O'Steen. 

This week's Turbo Blast covers Schneider Electric's showcase at Hannover Messe 2023, methane leakage reduction solutions in the oil and gas industry, Siemens Energy's collaboration on a direct air aapture plant, and notable industry news. 

In this Turbo Blast, we cover ETN Global User Groups upcoming dates, Riverhawk's hydraulic couplings and torque management solutions, the projected growth of the global oil-free air compressor market, and more. 

For this Turbo Blast – We’ll be wrapping up our coverage of the Western Turbine Users Inc. Conference, showcasing a snippet from our recent interview with FieldCore, and talking about how PTC-10 has evolved. On top of that, we will showcase original reporting done by Mark Axford of Axford Turbine Consultants from the CERAWeek 2023 conference and give the latest on important industry news and produ...

In this episode of TurboTime, we discuss new product launches, industry news, how liquefied natural gas or LNG is sparking growth in the turbomachinery industry, and coverage of the Western Turbine Users conference.