Held in Düsseldorf, Germany, the International Rotating Equipment Conference 2012 presented two action-packed days of activity on the 27th and 28th September. Despite the wet and blustery weather, 850 participants came together from 42 countries worldwide to attend the many technical lectures and to visit the stands at the show. Of these visitors, an impressive 30% were end users.
The show covers a range of rotating equipment, with a clear focus on compressors and pumps. Pump Engineer therefore attended the event, looking to speak to some of the exhibiting companies, speakers and visitors.
Alignment is Key
`Proper alignment critical for pump performance`, says Prüftechnik’s Mr Stachelhaus
`Proper alignment critical for pump performance`, says Prüftechnik’s Mr Stachelhaus
Exciting Career
New engineer Mr Al-Khaldi is enjoying working for Saudi Aramco
New engineer Mr Al-Khaldi is enjoying working for Saudi Aramco
Why Physics
Physics can help measure pump performance, says Malcolm Robertson
Physics can help measure pump performance, says Malcolm Robertson
Pumps from Russia
HMS Group increasingly international pump force
HMS Group increasingly international pump force
Smart Thinking
Sulzer can meet product development challenges, says Mr Berten
Sulzer can meet product development challenges, says Mr Berten
Pump Software
Mr Vogel explains how the right software can help pump users and makers
Mr Vogel explains how the right software can help pump users and makers
Bearing Tolerances
For proper pump alignment, select the right components, says Mr Dressler
For proper pump alignment, select the right components, says Mr Dressler
Pump Reliability
Mr Al-Harbi delivers pump reliability for ADCO
Mr Al-Harbi delivers pump reliability for ADCO
Top Job
Sulzer’s Dirk Küllmey: providing customer support+service very rewarding
Sulzer’s Dirk Küllmey: providing customer support+service very rewarding