Compressor Handbook Principles and Practice

This book provides a practical introduction to dynamic and positive displacement compressors, including compressor performance, operation, and problem awareness. In reading this book readers will learn what is needed to select, operate, and troubleshoot compressors.Complete with real-lifecase histories,the book demonstrates investigative techniques foridentifying and isolatingvarious contributing causes, includingdesign deficiencies, manufacturing defects, adverse environmental conditions, operating errors, and intentional or unintentional changes of the machinery process that usually precedefailure.

Introduction History General Compressor Theory Thermodynamics of Compression Compressor Types Dynamic Compressors Axial Compressors Centrifugal Compressors Variations in Compressor Design Positive Displacement Compressors Blowers Reciprocating Compressors Integral Engine Compressors Preliminary Selection and Sizing Screw Compressors Screw Compressor Control Effect of Operating Conditions Effects of Temperature & Pressure Effects of Compression Ratio Effects of Specific Heat Ratio Throughput Control Speed Control Suction Throttling Control Discharge Valve Throttling Control Recycle Valve Control Variable Volume Pocket Control Description of Surge Surge & Stall Stone Wall Surge Control Minimum Flow Control Maximum Pressure Control Ratio Control Vibration Rotor Response Sources of Vibration Valve Requirements Valve Types Valve Trim Instrument Requirements Sensor Types Speed of Response Detectable Problems Mechanical Problems Electrical problems Performance Problems Case Studies Case Study 1—Compressor Surge Control Using Programmable Logic Controllers Case Study 2—Optimization & Revitalization of Existing Reciprocating Compression Assets Case Study 3—Piston Rod Run-out is a Key Criterion for Recip Compressors Case Study 4—Effect of Pulsation Bottle Design on the Performance of a Modern Low-speed Gas Transmission Compressor Piston Case Study 5—Resolution of a Compressor Valve Failure: A Case Study APPENDIX INDEX

Tony Giampaolo, MSME, PE