EFRC
European Forum for Reciprocating Compressors

The errection of very heavy 4- and 6-cylinder reciprocating copressors
Lau G.M. Koop, Thomassen Compression Systems

Use of modern control systems in compressor stations
Burkhard Lenth, Ulrich P. Dirkmann, RWE

Assembly- and operation conditions for compressor valves and lanterns and optimization of the package for different operation conditions
Thomas Kälin, Nicole Retz, Burckhardt Compression

Piggyback riding on the FPSO Dumbarton and the power of acoustics
Erik Slis, Henk Käyser,  TNO

Optimizing the pulsation control solution
Shelly Greenfield, Beta-Machinery

Development of a transient fluid dynamic solver for compression system pulsation analysis
Klaus Brun, Edgar B. Bowles, Danny M. Deffenbaugh,  Southwest Research Institute

Reliable sealing technology for high pressure CO2 applications
Armin Gerland, Volker Peterseim, Freudenberg
George Samland, Burckhardt Compression

Presentation of design versions of piston rods in reciprocating compressors
Steffen Gast, Borsig ZM

ATEX: from the persepctive of a compressor manufacturer
Krunoslav Hercigonja, Mehrer

Taking the guesswork out of PTFE seals
Stefan Tuma, HOERBIGER

Universal efficiency definition for reciprocating and centrifugal compressors
Rainer Kurz, Solar Tubes
Klaus Brun, Southwest Research Institute

Development and test of an electrical vlave acturator for reverse flow capacity control of reciprocating compressors
Herbert Kopecek, Helge Klockow, Michael Schmitz, Simone Pratesi, Carlo Mazzalli, Paolo Battagli, GE-Global Research

Hydromatic calculation method for crosshead pin bearings especially under less rod load reversal loading
Klaus Hoff, Egidius Steinbusch, NEUMAN & ESSER

Simulation of reciprocating compressor start-up
Vassilaq Kacani, Ernst Huttar, LMF

Virtual prototyping technique applied to the design of a crank-mechanism of a process reciprocating compressor
Riccardo Traversari, Compression Service Technology
Marco Fareta, Mechanical & Civil Engineering Department, University of Modene and Reggio Emilia

Avoidance of major secondary damages by early failure detection on an partially fractured piston rod
Uwe Ladwig, YARA Brunsbüttel
Christian Steinkamp, PROGNOST

Compressor Valves - How much liquid can they handle?
Harry Lankenau, NEAC Compressor Service

Comparison of calculated and measured torsional vibrations on recip cranks with evaluation of mechanical compressor efficiency
Andreas Gottmer, PROGNOST

EFRC - the international platform for reciprocating compressor manufacturers and users
Leonhard Keller, Bruckhardt Compression
Peter Steinrück, HOERBIGER

Educating reciprocating compressor engineers at EFRC
Siegmund Cierniak, RWE

EFRC Guidline with recommended vibration levels for reciprocating compressor systems
André Eijk, TNO

Development of elastomeric materials in reciprocating compressor valves: aerodynamics and springless valve design
Kevin Durham, Cook Compression

Electromechanical actuator for reciprocating compressors stepless control
Andrea Raggi, Massimo Schiavone, Cozzani

Material Design for valve applications
Bernhard Spiegl, HOERBIGER

Case study of a bearing failure analysis
Marcek Hempen, NEUMAN & ESSER
Bernd Wagner, NEAC Compressor Service

Detection of damaged clearance pocket valve with online pV analysis
Jan Bantjes, Total
Andreas Gottmer, PROGNOST

Machinery protection for reciprocating compressors - experiences and outlook
Roland Schuhmann, BASF
Christian Prinz, HOERBIGER

Usage of reciprocating compressors inside the liquefaction process in an LNG peak shaving plant
Horst Becker, RWE

Technical and economical aspects in the evaluation for upgrading a reciprocating compressor installation
Arend Jan Pol, Thomassen Compression Systems

Reactivation and modernisation of the Bx series
Steffen Gast, Borsig ZM 

Supporting vibration analysis for the commissioning of a high pressure compressor with foudation problems
Georg Samland, Nicole Retz, Burckhardt Compression

Advancement in pulsation control for reciprocating compressors
Eugene Broerman, Robert McKee, Christine Scrivner, Gary Bourn, Southwest Research Institute

Torsional vibration case study highlights design considerations
Brian Howes, Tony King, David Pearsall, Beta-Machinery

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