A practical guide to compressor technology

A Complete overview of theory, selection, design, operation, and maintenance This text offers a thorough overview of the operating characteristics, efficiencies, design features, troubleshooting, and maintenance of dynamic and positive displacement process gas compressors.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bloch, Heinz P., 1933
Corporate Authors: Wiley InterScience Online service
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Edition: 2nd ed.
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/0471929786
Summary: A Complete overview of theory, selection, design, operation, and maintenance This text offers a thorough overview of the operating characteristics, efficiencies, design features, troubleshooting, and maintenance of dynamic and positive displacement process gas compressors.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xvi, 574 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 551-555) and index.
ISBN: 0471929786
9780471929789
0471929522
9780471929529
Index Number: TJ990
CLC: TH45-62
Contents: Theory -- Reciprocating process compressor design overview -- Reciprocating compressor performance considerations -- Labyrinth piston compressors -- Hyper compressors -- Metal diaphragm compressors -- Lobe-type and sliding vane compressors -- Liquid ring compressors -- Rotary screw compressors and filter separators -- Reciprocating compressor performance and sizing fundamentals -- Simplified equations for determining the performance of dynamic compressors -- Design considerations and manufacturing techniques -- Advanced sealing and bearing systems -- Couplings, torque transmission, and torqu