The impetus for the development of the Babbitt lined steel rotor housing has its roots with the U.S. Navy, back in the late 1960s/early 1970s. It was at this time that the Navy undertook a major fuel conversion, from Navy Special Fuel Oil (NSFO) - an approximate blend of 60 percent Bunker C/40 percent distillate fuel - to a 100 percent distillate fuel.
The modern combustion gas turbine is one of the most reliable machines in use and a workhorse of the electric power generation industry. It can be on-site and running in a relatively short period, providing quick additional power capability when needed.
In mechanical engineering, like in other fields, the total cost for owning and operating a pump unit or installation is the focus of increased attention.