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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Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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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 |