Sofronas, A.
Tony Sofronas, D. Eng, was the worldwide lead mechanical engineer for ExxonMobil Chemicals before retiring. He now owns Engineered Products, which provides consulting and engineering seminars on machinery and pressure vessels. Dr. Sofronas has authored two engineering books and numerous technical articles on analytical methods.
Case 3: Shaft galling in a bushing
When troubleshooting, the cause may not be as obvious as it first appears
Case 2: The hidden load in a three-bearing machine
A screening analysis helps in understanding the cause
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First in a series of bimonthly case histories. This one reveals why belt tensioning was the real cause of failure
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction
