Abstract: A rotary machine is disclosed, which includes a rotary shaft having a rotation axis, a first shaft end, and a second shaft end; a first bearing arrangement at the first shaft end; a second bearing arrangement at the second shaft end; a coupling flange mechanically connected to the first shaft end. The coupling flange is mechanically connected to the first shaft end by means of a first axial-contact coupling.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a bearing (100) for supporting a shaft (200) rotating around an axis A is provided. The bearing (100) comprises: a bearing housing (120); and a plurality of tilting pads (130), wherein each tilting pad is connected to the housing (120) via a flexible web support (135) and comprises a bearing surface (136) directed toward a shaft receiving space (125) configured for supporting a shaft. The bearing surface (136) of at least one tilting pad (130) of the plurality of tilting pads is provided with a plurality of lubricant feed openings (140). According to a further aspect, a method of operating a bearing (100) as well as a method of manufacturing a bearing (100) are provided.

Abstract: A turning device for a turbomachine comprises a plurality of electromagnets connectable to an electric power source; a rotor magnetically coupled with the electromagnets, connectable to a main shaft of the turbomachine and having a rotation axis, the electromagnets are arranged facing the rotor in order to induce eddy currents on a surface of the rotor and apply a torque to the rotor, thus rotating the main shaft.

Abstract: A rotary machine is disclosed, which includes a rotary shaft having a rotation axis, a first shaft end, and a second shaft end; a first bearing arrangement at the first shaft end; a second bearing arrangement at the second shaft end; a coupling flange mechanically connected to the first shaft end. The coupling flange is mechanically connected to the first shaft end by means of a first axial-contact coupling.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a bearing (100) for supporting a shaft (200) rotating around an axis A is provided. The bearing (100) comprises: a bearing housing (120); and a plurality of tilting pads (130), wherein each tilting pad is connected to the housing (120) via a flexible web support (135) and comprises a bearing surface (136) directed toward a shaft receiving space (125) configured for supporting a shaft. The bearing surface (136) of at least one tilting pad (130) of the plurality of tilting pads is provided with a plurality of lubricant feed openings (140). According to a further aspect, a method of operating a bearing (100) as well as a method of manufacturing a bearing (100) are provided.

Abstract: A drive system for driving at least one compressor is described. The system comprises a gas turbine configured and arranged for driving the compressor. The gas turbine has a hot end and a cold end. A load coupling for connection of said gas turbine to the compressor is arranged at hot end of the gas turbine. An electric motor/generator arranged at the cold end of the gas turbine. The electric motor/generator is electrically connected to an electric power grid and is adapted to function as a generator for converting excess mechanical power from the gas turbine into electrical power and delivering the electrical power to the electric power grid, and as a motor for supplementing driving power to the compressor.

Abstract: A turning device for a turbomachine comprises a plurality of electromagnets connectable to an electric power source; a rotor magnetically coupled with the electromagnets, connectable to a main shaft of the turbomachine and having a rotation axis, the electromagnets are arranged facing the rotor in order to induce eddy currents on a surface of the rotor and apply a torque to the rotor, thus rotating the main shaft.

Abstract: A drive system for driving at least one compressor is described. The system comprises a gas turbine configured and arranged for driving the compressor. The gas turbine has a hot end and a cold end. A load coupling for connection of said gas turbine to the compressor is arranged at hot end of the gas turbine. An electric motor/generator arranged at the cold end of the gas turbine. The electric motor/generator is electrically connected to an electric power grid and is adapted to function as a generator for converting excess mechanical power from the gas turbine into electrical power and delivering the electrical power to the electric power grid, and as a motor for supplementing driving power to the compressor.

Abstract: A centrifugal compressor is disclosed. The centrifugal compressor comprises a first duct configured to receive a process gas, an impeller connected to the first duct and configured to compress the process gas, wherein the impeller has an outer surface, a first seal comprising, a first plurality of swirl brakes configured to have a tooth shape to reduce the inlet seal swirl of a flow of the process gas at an entrance to the first seal, wherein each swirl brake is disposed at a leading edge of the first seal and is configured to have a gap between the first plurality of swirl brakes and the outer surface of the impeller seal. A seal including a plurality of swirl brakes for reducing an inlet swirl and a method of manufacturing such a seal are disclosed.

Abstract: A turbo-compressor train and a method for assembling a turbo-compressor train. The train includes a gas turbine engine configured to transform thermal energy into mechanical energy; a centrifugal compressor having a shaft connected to a shaft of the gas turbine engine; and a single lube pump configured to provide synthetic oil to the gas turbine engine and the centrifugal compressor. The gas turbine engine, the centrifugal compressor and the single lube pump each has only rolling bearings.

Abstract: A centrifugal compressor is disclosed. The centrifugal compressor comprises a first duct configured to receive a process gas, an impeller connected to the first duct and configured to compress the process gas, wherein the impeller has an outer surface, a first seal comprising, a first plurality of swirl brakes configured to have a tooth shape to reduce the inlet seal swirl of a flow of the process gas at an entrance to the first seal, wherein each swirl brake is disposed at a leading edge of the first seal and is configured to have a gap between the first plurality of swirl brakes and the outer surface of the impeller seal. A seal including a plurality of swirl brakes for reducing an inlet swirl and a method of manufacturing such a seal are disclosed.