Compressor Handbook: Principles and Practice
eBook - ePub

Compressor Handbook: Principles and Practice

  1. 398 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Compressor Handbook: Principles and Practice

About this book

This book examines the full spectrum of compressor types, how they operate, how to control them, and how operating conditions can significantly impact their performance. Discussed in detail are the influence of pressure, temperature, molecular weight, specific heat ratio, compression ratio, speed, vane position, and volume bottles. The various methods of throughput control are also addressed, including discharge throttling, suction throttling, guide pain positioning, volume, bottles, suction valve unloaders, speed control, as well as how each of these control methods affects compressor life. Compressor surge is defined and discussed in detail, along with the types of instrumentation (controllers, valves, pressure, and temperature transmitters) available, and which of those are most suitable for controlling search.

Case studies have been included to illustrate the principles covered in the text. This edition also includes detailed information on compressor seals. Various types of seals providing the best results for different applications are discussed, thereby giving the reader a basic understanding of seals serotypes and applications.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Series
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. Preface First Edition
  9. Preface Second Edition
  10. Acknowledgements
  11. List of Figures
  12. List of Tables
  13. 1 Introduction
  14. 2 General Compressor Theory
  15. 3 Compressor Types
  16. 4 Effect of Operating Conditions
  17. 5 Throughput Control
  18. 6 Centrifugal/Axial Compressors Description of Surge
  19. 7 Surge Control Centrifugal/Axial Compressors
  20. 8 Vibration
  21. 9 Valve Requirements
  22. 10 Seal Requirements
  23. 11 Instrument Requirements
  24. 12 Detectable Problems
  25. 13 Controlling Reciprocating and Centrifugal Compressors in Identical Processes
  26. 14 Optimization and Revitalization of Existing Reciprocating Compression Assets
  27. 15 Piston Rod Run-out is a Key Criterion for Recip Compressors
  28. 16 Effect of Pulsation Bottle Design On the Performance of a Modern Low-speed Gas Transmission Compressor Piston
  29. 17 Resolution of a Compressor Valve Failure: A Case Study
  30. Appendix A1 Compressor Manufacturers
  31. Appendix A2 Comparison Table of the Three Types of Compressors
  32. Appendix B1 List of Symbols
  33. Appendix B2 Glossary of Terms
  34. Appendix B3 Conversion Factors
  35. Appendix C Gas Properties and Behavior
  36. Appendix D Classification of Hazardous Atmospheres
  37. Appendix E Air/Oil Cooler Specifications Check List
  38. Appendix F Cylinder Displacement Curves
  39. Appendix G Compressor Cylinder Lubrication
  40. Appendix H Troubleshooting Chart: Positive Displacement Compressors
  41. Appendix I Starting, Operating and Maintenance Procedures
  42. Appendix J Basic Motor Formulas and Calculations
  43. Appendix K Glossary of Seal Terms
  44. Appendix L Seal Materials
  45. Index
  46. About the Author