White Papers: In Depth Research

• The Benefits of Circulating Oil in Ring-Lubricated Hydrodynamic Bearings

  Posted: Jun 11, 2018

  Author: Steven Pasternak – C.O. Engineering

  Hydrodynamic bearings depend on a steady flow of lubricant onto the shaft, among other factors, in order to generate the film that separates the shaft and bearing during operation. In many applications, such as fans, motors, and gearboxes, oil rings are us

• Applying Variable Speed Compressors in Multiple Compressor Applications

  Posted: May 08, 2018

  Author: Kaeser Compressors, Inc

  In Kaeser Compressors’ white paper, "Applying Variable Speed Compressors in Multiple Compressor Applications,” system design expert, Neil Mehltretter, provides guidance on how to properly apply variable frequency drive (VFD) compressors. A key topic is

• Compressed Air System Leaks: The Cost, Common Culprits, Detection and Repair

  Posted: Jul 11, 2017

  Author: Kaeser Compressors, Inc.

  The US DOE estimates that 25% of compressed air is lost to leaks— resulting in unnecessarily high operating costs. In many plants the leak losses are much higher. Kaeser’s whitepaper, “Compressed Air System Leaks: The Cost, Common Culprit

• Flow eHandbook: Optimize Your Flow Processes

  Posted: Apr 10, 2017

  Go with the flow. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were that simple? But alas, there are a variety of factors you must consider to achieve efficient and reliable operations with regard to pumps and blowers. To help you ease your flow issues, the editors of