Rotary equipment is the given categorization for mechanical devices that
provide kinetic energy to an operation enabling it to move. Rotating
equipment is seen in various mechanisms throughout the process industry
sector and it consists of components that move solids, liquids or gases
through a series of drivers, driven components and the transmission
devices. This type of application can be usually found in steam or gas
turbines.
The steam turbines act as a potential driver, using high-pressure steam
to stimulate the rotary equipment such as the forced/induced-draft fans,
pumps or air compressors. Whereas the gas turbines can either use
compressed air to drive the generator or use "scoop tubes" as a fluid
coupling to drive the rotating equipment. Operating this equipment can
be fairly risky, and workers should be careful and take the right
precautions in order to avoid injuries.
