A Guide to Sealing Strips in Turbines and Compressors
One of the main reasons rotating equipment can fail or not perform up to par are the sealing strips. Having a working knowledge of sealing strips will help you keep them working optimally. Following is some basic information about sealing strips in turbines and compressors.…
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Repair, Upgrade, or Replace Your Pump?
At Houston Dynamic, we see pumps of all types in all sorts of conditions. With regular maintenance, most pumps will last a long time. However, all pumps will breakdown or come to the end of their natural life cycle. In this case, we are often…
Read More4 Tips to Achieve Sustainable Pump Reliability
Centrifugal pumps have been the industry standard for years because they are meant to run for long periods of time with no issues. Along the way, improvements have been made in efficiency, containment, and reliability to keep them the preferred choice in many applications. These…
Read MoreIs Your Rotating Equipment Ready for Winter?
Many of Houston Dynamics’ clients in the Gulf Coast area were hit hard by the deep freeze in February of 2021. As a result, they have taken extra notice of how their critical rotating equipment is affected by extreme weather. To help out, we will…
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Tips for Selecting an Industrial Compressor
Industrial compressors are generally sold as self-contained packages that include a drive motor, inlet filter, mechanic and electric controls, and several optional accessories. Once you decide on these factors, is it easy to choose an air compressor? Unfortunately, it is not. To help, here are…
Read MoreOperating Gas Turbines in Freezing Temps
The team at Houston Dynamic Supply are experts in all things rotating equipment. We have one of the largest and most advanced facilities in Houston. As a result, we and our clients were sub-ject to experience a Texas deep freeze, like last year. To help…
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3 Ways to Improve the Performance of Your Vertical Pump
We at HDS are experts in all sorts of rotating equipment including vertical pumps used for a range of applications. However, it is important to keep them in optimal performance to im-prove efficiency and avoid unessacary breakdowns. Below we will show you ways to improve…
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Rotary Valve Troubleshooting and Repair
At HDS, rotary valve repairs are common. As a result, we have seen it all. Below, we will share our guide to rotary valve troubleshooting and repair. What are Rotary Valves? Rotary valves are flow control devices that use rotor blades to regulate the flow…
Read MoreVertical Pumps and Vibration
All equipment has a natural frequency in which it should vibrate. A common occurrence in vertical pumps that are near to each other is for them to have excessive vibration. The pump may be deemed to have a resonant condition when vibrations excite the natural…
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