Innovating from conventional leaf and labyrinth-style packing methods with decades of steam turbine design experience, BE Retractable and Sensitized Packing prevail as some of the original and most widely used coiled-spring turbine packing systems in modern steam energy.
BE Packing systems have been implemented in Toshiba, Westinghouse, Siemens, Mitsubishi and other OEM turbine designs worldwide.
With a long history of R&D experience as a fluid machinery specialist through General Electric and Power Technology Inc., Ronald obtained his PE license as an MIT mech-anical engineering alumni and developed a portfolio of steam turbine innovations and inventions, including patents of turbine drivetrain components, as well as fluid and aerospace system equipment.
Achieving notoriety for his turbine packing systems, including successful large case studies, publications, research grants and energy industry awards, Ronald and the Brandon team began designing and installing Brandon™ Retractable Packing turbines domestically in the late 80’s.
Gaining a steady international client base and record of successful turbine upgrades, BE began to implement Brandon™ Sensitized Packing in the 2000’s, continuing BRP and customer part replacement support services to this day.
Years Experience
Projects Completed
Timeline of key milestones, achievements, and innovations that have shaped
Brandon Engineering's legacy and track record.
MIT Resarch
Grant
Groundbreaking packing system ad-vancements at General Electric began gaining industry attention, leading to case studies and funding from private and federal organizations.
DOE Energy Authority
Award
After successful research publications gathering national recognition, the Brandon team was awarded the 1987 DOE Energy Authority for Leading Energy Innovations
Advancement of Sensitized Packing
Expanding design services for both retractable sensitized packing, Brandon Engineering continued working with major power generation manufacturers, establishing regular installs and upgrades.
Expansion into International Markets
Maintained business and research partnerships with leading industry OEM professionals internationally for steam turbine development designs.
Digital Workflow
Integration
Business restructuring and digital software upgrades, including design spreadsheets, databasing, and auto-mation workflow developments.
Engineering solutions for steam turbine
components and mechanical systems.
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