This book discusses different compressors, how they operate, how to control them, and how operating conditions have a significant impact on compressor performance. Topics covered include the influence of pressure, temperature, molecular weight, specific heat ration, compression ration, speed, vane position, and volume bottles. Different methods of throughput control are considered, such as discharge throttling, suction throttling, guide vane positioning, volume bottles, suction valve unloaders and speed control, and the ...
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This book discusses different compressors, how they operate, how to control them, and how operating conditions have a significant impact on compressor performance. Topics covered include the influence of pressure, temperature, molecular weight, specific heat ration, compression ration, speed, vane position, and volume bottles. Different methods of throughput control are considered, such as discharge throttling, suction throttling, guide vane positioning, volume bottles, suction valve unloaders and speed control, and the book describes how each of these control methods effects compressor life. Compressor surge is also examined discussed in detail along with the various types of instrumentation (controllers, valves, pressure and temperature transmitters).
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