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Cornerstones of Compression: Evolution of Air Compressors
Published on: November 11, 2024
This continues a series of Cornerstones of Compression corollary articles that provide an historical look at the industries that drove the invention and technological evolution of compressors and that supported the growth and development of the industries that depended on them. This issue continues the evolution of air compressors for mining, construction and manufacturing.
Cornerstones of Compression: The evolution of air compressors
Published on: October 03, 2024
This continues a series of Cornerstones of Compression corollary articles that provide an historical look at the industries that drove the invention and technological evolution of compressors and that supported the growth and development of the industries that depended on them. This issue begins a review of the evolution of air compressors for mining, construction and manufacturing. By Norm Shade
A growing hydrogen market?
Published on: August 28, 2024
Screw compressors could fill a gap, MAN ES believes.
A bet on LNG now, for the future
Published on: August 27, 2024
Flurry of projects shows LNG’s staying power.
Cornerstones of Compression: Evolution of iron & steel compressors
Published on: August 16, 2024
This story continues a series of Cornerstones of Compression corollary articles that provide a look back at the industries that drove the invention and technological evolution of compressors that supported their growth and development. This issue completes the evolution of compressors used for making iron and steel.
Big leaps for smallest molecule
Published on: July 08, 2024
Raimondo Giavi, vice president of hydrogen at Baker Hughes, shares with COMPRESSORtech2 advancements on hydrogen technology. By Roberta Prandi
Cornerstones of Compression
Published on: June 18, 2024
Fuller Sliding Vane Compressors
Natural gas pipelines offer power solutions
Published on: May 13, 2024
Growing demand for data centers spurs need for creative solutions for backup energy
Pioneers in the industry
Published on: April 30, 2024
WPI marks a century in business
Tackling fugitive emissions
Published on: April 30, 2024
Improving sustainability in reciprocating compressors
Superior 1700G gas engines
Published on: April 09, 2024
The Cornerstones of Compression series has highlighted many significant products over more than 160 years of continuous progress. However, there were also some great engine and compressor ideas that were unsuccessful. This brief Cornerstones of Compression corollary series features several development failures. By Norm Shade
The Ingersoll-Rand rotary gas engine
Published on: March 05, 2024
The Cornerstones of Compression series has highlighted many significant products over more than 160 years of continuous progress. However, there were also some great engine and compressor ideas that were unsuccessful. This brief Cornerstones of Compression corollary series features several development failures.
Cornerstones Corollary: Great Ideas That Didn’t Make It!
Published on: February 02, 2024
The Cornerstones of Compression series has highlighted many significant products over more than 160 years of continuous progress. However, there were also some great engine and compressor ideas that were unsuccessful. This brief Cornerstones of Compression corollary series features several notable product development failures. The Cooper-Bessemer Free Piston Engine
Cornerstones of Compression: The Cooper-Bessemer free piston engine
Published on: December 19, 2023
Cornerstones Corollary: Great ideas that didn’t make it!
Tech Corner: Integrally geared compressor innovations for air separation units
Published on: December 19, 2023
By Lukas Biyikli, R&D Portfolio Manager for Integrally Geared, CO2 and Heat Pump Compression Siemens Energy.
Cornerstones of Compression: Liquid Ring Compressors
Published on: August 29, 2023
Pioneer Nash has produced this unique product for more than a century
Zahroof StraightFlo Valves optimize performance, reliability
Published on: July 18, 2023
Valves designed for dirty, wet gases
Cornerstones of Compression: The Burckhardt Labyrinth Compressor
Published on: May 30, 2023
Unique reciprocating compressor technology was first introduced by Sulzer in 1935
Eliminating the need for seal gas boosters
Published on: May 30, 2023
A closer look at the reliability of leak tight process side seals
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