

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