Compressors and modern process applications

Gas compressors are used in applications from jet engines to refrigeration, to turbomachinery. Compressors and Modern Process Applications describes the main features of over 300 petrochemical and refining schematics and associated process descriptions that involve compressors and expanders in moder...

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Main Authors: Bloch, Heinz P., 1933
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/0470047208
Summary: Gas compressors are used in applications from jet engines to refrigeration, to turbomachinery. Compressors and Modern Process Applications describes the main features of over 300 petrochemical and refining schematics and associated process descriptions that involve compressors and expanders in modern industry.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xi, 339 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-330) and index.
ISBN: 047172792X
9780471727927
0470047186
9780470047187
0470047208
9780470047200
9781615832668
1615832661
Index Number: TJ990
CLC: TH45
Contents: Positive-displacement compressors -- Rotary compressors as a category -- Understanding centrifugal process gas compressors -- Power transmission and advanced bearing technology -- Centrifugal compressor performance -- Testing -- Application considerations -- Using API-617 as a purchase specification for centrifugal compressors -- Gas processing -- Refining processes -- Petrochemical processes.