Centrifugal Compressor Operations for 21st Century Users
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Centrifugal Compressor Operations for 21st Century Users
Dry Gas Sealing Systems for Centrifugal Compression Equipment
Compressors-Construction, Performance, Testing, Selection and Sizing
Reliability Evaluation of Steam Turbine Blades for Process Drives
James M. Sorokes
Centrifugal Compressor Operations : Instructors : Jim Sorokes
James M. (Jim) Sorokes joined Dresser-Rand (formerly Dresser-Clark) in 1976 as an Aerodynamic Engineer. He was named Supervisor of the Aerodynamics Group in 1984 and held various other positions in that group until 2004. His responsibilities included the design and analysis of all aerodynamic components in centrifugal compressors. He was also extensively involved in various compressor development projects, single stage test rig test programs, resolution of test stand and field performance problems, etc. As Manager of the Aero/Thermo Design Group (2001 - 2004), his responsibilities were expanded to include aerodynamic design and analysis activities for all Dresser-Rand turbomachinery.
In 2004, Mr. Sorokes accepted the position of Manager of Development Engineering. In that role, he managed all product and process development efforts conducted at Dresser-Rand's Southern Tier Operations. In 2005, Mr. Sorokes was assigned to a special project that focused on improving Dresser-Rand's position in the large turbomachinery market. His responsibilities included leading a team that developed a novel, full-scale test vehicle used to conduct research on heavy hydrocarbon applications. In 2007, Mr. Sorokes became a Principal Development Engineer responsible for the various development test programs as well as training and mentoring new engineers at Dresser-Rand.
Mr. Sorokes is a member of AIAA, ASME, and the ASME Turbomachinery Committee. He has authored or co-authored numerous technical papers and has been an instructor at various seminars or tutorials at Texas A&M University, Dresser-Rand, etc. In 2008, Mr. Sorokes was elected a Fellow in the ASME.
James M. Sorokes