TurbomachineryConsulting

Independent turbomachinery specialist

Practical support for rotating equipment, from specification to steady operation.

Independent technical support for owners, EPC contractors and project teams on steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors and their auxiliaries — one experienced engineer, no layers in between.

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Independent
no ties to OEMs or equipment vendors
1
point of contact, from first call to closeout
On call
for remote review, shop tests and site work
Steam turbine rotor resting in its lower casing during an open inspection

Services

Where we can help

Support can cover a single task or follow the machine through the whole project life cycle.

  1. 01

    Project definition

    Machine selection, technical specifications, data sheets and scope split between owner, EPC and OEM.

  2. 02

    Vendor and design review

    Bid technical evaluation, drawing and procedure review, API compliance checks and shop test witnessing.

  3. 03

    Installation

    Foundation and grouting checks, setting and leveling, alignment, piping strain and nozzle-load verification, preservation.

  4. 04

    Commissioning and start-up

    Lube and seal oil flushing, run-in planning, first start, load testing and handover documentation to RFSU and turnover.

  5. 05

    Reliability and troubleshooting

    Vibration and performance problems, root cause failure analysis, outage scope and inspection planning.

  6. 06

    Owner's representative

    An independent technical voice on site or remotely, protecting the owner's interest during execution.

Equipment and applications

Turbomachinery across the plant

The physics and the field discipline are the same whether the machine drives a generator, a compressor train or a pump. That breadth makes it possible to look at the whole train, not just one box.

Dial indicator alignment brackets mounted across a machinery coupling

Equipment

  • Steam turbines
  • Industrial and aeroderivative gas turbines
  • Centrifugal compressors
  • Reciprocating compressors
  • Turboexpanders
  • Process and boiler feed pumps
  • Gearboxes and couplings
  • Lube, seal oil and dry gas seal systems

Applications

  • Power generationCombined cycle, cogeneration, steam and peaking plants
  • Data centersOn-site generation and behind-the-meter power
  • LNG and gas compressionRefrigeration, pipeline and boil-off gas service
  • Refining and petrochemicalProcess compressors, drivers and critical pumps
  • Geothermal and industrialSteam turbines and auxiliary systems
  • Marine and offshorePropulsion and platform rotating equipment

How it works

Simple ways to engage

Remote review

Specifications, vendor documents, procedures or test reports reviewed with written comments and a follow-up call.

Fixed scope or hourly

Site assignment

On-site support for a defined phase — installation, alignment, commissioning, a shop test or an outage.

Daily rate plus expenses

Retained advisor

A set number of hours each month for teams who want an experienced second opinion on call.

Monthly retainer

  1. Short call to understand the machine, the problem and the schedule.
  2. Written proposal with scope, deliverables, timing and cost.
  3. Work and report with clear findings and recommended actions.

About

A focused, independent practice

Turbomachinery Consulting is a small, independent practice built on long field experience with rotating equipment in power generation, oil and gas, and industrial plants, working alongside owners, EPC contractors and the major OEMs.

Clients deal directly with the engineer doing the work: the same person reviews the documents, goes to site and writes the report. That keeps communication short and accountability clear.

  • Installation and commissioning of steam turbines, gas turbines and compressors
  • Remote document review and on-site support
  • Available for projects in the United States and internationally

Have a machine or a project to discuss?

Send a short description of the equipment, the site and the timing, and you will receive a reply as soon as possible.