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Brochures & Marketing

SPS brochure preview
Brochure SPS

SPS Surge Protection System

Product brochure presenting SPS architecture, anti-surge logic, thermodynamic engine and IPC positioning for centrifugal compressor protection.

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CMap brochure preview
Brochure CMap

CMap Compressor Performance Software

Brochure introducing IPC's compressor performance software and its use for off-design prediction, analysis and monitoring support.

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IPC general presentation preview
Marketing IPC

IPC General Presentation

Corporate presentation covering IPC capabilities in compressor control, pump systems, diagnostics, software and engineering services.

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PROTEO brochure preview
Brochure PROTEO

PROTEO Advanced Diagnostic and Protection System

Brochure focused on PROTEO for centrifugal pumps, including control, protection and diagnostic features for plant applications.

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Compressor Performance

Prediction of centrifugal compressor performance
Compressor Performance Technical Paper

Prediction of Centrifugal Compressor Performance

Performance prediction methods for centrifugal compressors and the engineering basis for off-design analysis.

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Advanced technical content
Prediction of compressor performance
Compressor Performance Turbomachinery

Prediction of Compressor Performance

Article focused on compressor performance evaluation and prediction logic for industrial turbomachinery applications.

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Influence of inlet parameters on compressor performance
Compressor Performance Gas Machinery

Influence of Inlet Parameters on Compressor Performance

Analysis of how inlet conditions influence compressor behavior and the interpretation of expected performance.

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Quantitative assessment of compressor performance
Compressor Performance Turbomachinery

Quantitative Assessment of Compressor Performance

Quantitative methods to assess compressor performance and compare measured operation against expected behavior.

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Predicting performance
Compressor Performance Hydrocarbon Engineering

Predicting Performance

Engineering paper on predictive methodologies for compressor performance under changing process conditions.

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Determining performance
Compressor Performance Turbomachinery

Determining Performance

Methods and reasoning to determine compressor performance and quantify operating deviations.

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Simulation of compressor performance test
Compressor Performance Simulation

Simulation of Compressor Performance Test

Simulation-oriented article on test interpretation and compressor performance evaluation workflows.

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Prediction in off-design conditions
Compressor Performance Off-Design

Prediction of Performance in Off-Design Conditions

Paper on off-design compressor behavior and prediction logic, highly relevant to plant modifications and operational studies.

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Predicting with precision
Compressor Performance Hydrocarbon Engineering

Predicting with Precision

Focused article on improving the precision of performance prediction methodologies in industrial machinery applications.

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Rising performance
Compressor Performance Turbomachinery

Rising Performance

Article focused on raising compressor performance through better engineering interpretation and analysis tools.

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Modification of performance
Compressor Performance Gas Compression

Modification of Performance

Technical article on performance modification due to varying process conditions and plant-side changes.

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Petroleum Africa off-design conditions
Compressor Performance Off-Design

Prediction of Performance in Off-Design Conditions

Publication dedicated to prediction methods for compressor performance under off-design plant conditions.

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Advanced modeling for compressor operation
Compressor Performance Advanced Modeling

Advanced Modeling for Compressor Operation

Advanced article on modeling methodologies applied to compressor operation and industrial performance interpretation.

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Anti-Surge & Protection

Protecting high pressure centrifugal compressors
Anti-Surge & Protection Turbomachinery

Protecting High-Pressure Centrifugal Compressors

Specialist paper on protection strategies for high-pressure centrifugal compressors and related operating constraints.

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IEEE model based control
Anti-Surge & Protection Control

IEEE Model-Based Control

Model-based control paper supporting the engineering foundation of advanced compressor protection and control strategies.

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Model based anti-surge system
Anti-Surge & Protection CompressorTech

Model-Based Anti-Surge System

Advanced anti-surge paper describing engineering-based logic and a model-driven approach to centrifugal compressor protection.

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Optimizing compressor control systems
Anti-Surge & Protection Control Systems

Optimizing Compressor Control Systems

Article on compressor control system optimization, highly relevant to advanced protection and stability-oriented strategies.

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Control system optimization
Anti-Surge & Protection Gas Compression

Control System Optimization

Article on optimization of compressor control systems for stability, performance and safer operation.

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Pump Systems

Increasing control over energy and running costs
Pump Systems World Pumps

Increasing Control Over Energy and Running Costs

Pump-focused article on control strategies that improve efficiency and reduce running costs in industrial applications.

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Advanced technical content
Proteo advanced diagnostic
Pump Systems PROTEO

PROTEO Advanced Diagnostic

Technical paper on the PROTEO concept for pump diagnostics, control and protection.

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Centrifugal pumps development in downstream
Pump Systems World Pumps

Centrifugal Pumps Development in Downstream

Downstream-oriented article on centrifugal pump development, control and application context.

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Pump protection
Pump Systems Protection

Pump Protection

Paper focused on pump protection philosophy and practical implications for industrial operation.

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Pump design on demand
Pump Systems Design

Pump Design on Demand

Application-oriented article on pump design logic and demand-driven process requirements.

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Diagnostics & Monitoring

Rotating machinery performance analysis
Diagnostics & Monitoring Performance Analysis

Rotating Machinery Performance Analysis

Paper dedicated to the analysis of rotating machinery performance and its interpretation in real industrial conditions.

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Aligning compressor test data
Diagnostics & Monitoring Test Data

Aligning Compressor Test Data

Article on how to align and interpret compressor test data for engineering analysis and validation.

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Predicting performance with CMap
Diagnostics & Monitoring CMap

Predicting Performance with CMap

Article highlighting the use of CMap for compressor performance prediction and engineering support.

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Continuous operation monitoring
Diagnostics & Monitoring Monitoring

Compressor Continuous Operation Monitoring

Paper focused on continuous monitoring of compressor operation and interpretation of long-term behavior.

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Compressor performance monitoring
Diagnostics & Monitoring Gas Compression

Compressor Performance Monitoring

Monitoring-oriented paper on comparing actual and expected compressor behavior in service.

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Compressor monitoring software
Diagnostics & Monitoring Software

Centrifugal Compressor Monitoring Software

Article centered on monitoring software for centrifugal compressors and its operational value.

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Compression Station Control

Optimal analysis
Compression Station Control Analysis

Optimal Analysis

Engineering article aligned with system-level reasoning and optimization in process machinery applications.

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Under the influence
Compression Station Control Hydrocarbon Engineering

Under the Influence

Paper related to the influence of operating variables and plant conditions on system performance and control behavior.

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Time to upgrade
Compression Station Control Revamping

Time to Upgrade

Revamping-oriented article highly consistent with IPC positioning on control upgrades for existing plants.

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Gas compression control system optimization
Compression Station Control Optimization

Gas Compression Control System Optimization

Article directly aligned with station-level control optimization, stability and multi-machine coordination.

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Additional Engineering Articles

Valve evolution
Additional Engineering Valves

Valve Evolution

Engineering article on valve-related evolution and its role in broader process system performance.

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A delicate task
Additional Engineering Hydrocarbon Engineering

A Delicate Task

General engineering article relevant to sophisticated process machinery handling and analysis.

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Mapping out possibilities
Additional Engineering Hydrocarbon Engineering

Mapping Out Possibilities

Broader engineering article on evaluating technical options and operational possibilities.

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In the mix
Additional Engineering Hydrocarbon Engineering

In the Mix

Engineering article on mixture-related aspects and their impact on process machinery analysis.

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