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Interesting facts about Gas Turbines and the energy industry

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The gas turbine industry can seem complicated if you have little experience. Hopefully this guide will help you better understand the importance of natural gas as well as how turbines play an important role within the U.S. And international energy sector. Here are some interesting facts pertaining to compressor turbine services and the gas turbine industry: Natural gas usage  — Natural gas is actually used much more than most people think. In fact, it’s the second most heavily consumed energy source across the United States. Additionally, the U.S. was the largest producer of natural gas across the globe in 2016, extracting nearly 750 billion cubic meters of the energy source. Turbines have a long history  — Steam engines have been around for a long, long time and helped provide even more jobs after the Industrial Revolution. Steam turbines have actually been producing electricity since the 1880s. Compressor turbine services are essential  — Centrifugal compressors are used in gas turbi

The Future of IC Engine Design

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The future of  IC engine design   Five Trends for 2021.   The invention of the internal combustion (IC) engine was a boon to transportation and efficiency and all things America. But, as IC technology ages and environmental concerns increase, alternatives are looking to take its place. Automakers and consumers alike are mulling the future of internal combustion engine production, and looking at  what will replace  the internal combustion engine -- or what parts powder metallurgy (PM) got involved in. Think about where the PM has been used in an engine. Advances include self-lubricating valve guides, connecting rods, variable valve timing, and so on. Looking at the background of what got us here, as well as new efficiency and environmental challenges that powder metal could help solve, is a lesson no OEM engineer should miss. 1. Restrictions on CO2 Emissions The Global Carbon Project reported  that worldwide carbon emissions reached an all-time high in 2018, with the number expected to