Gas processing news

M. Cruthirds, News Editor SKF to supply magnetic bearings to Turbogaz   SKF has signed a major contract to supply SKF S2M magnetic bearings to Ukrainian turboexpander manufacturer Turbogaz, helping improve reliability and sustainability for the gas industry. Nine sets of bearings, incorporating a standard electronic control cabinet, will be supplied to Uzbekistan, the largest producer and consumer of natural gas in Central Asia. In turboexpanders—i.e., turbines through which high-pressure gas is used to separate heavier fractions and drive a compressor—bearings are constantly in direct contact with gas, and the harsh environment can accelerate wear and failure. To meet this challenge, t