This straightforward guide to compressors seeks to unveil a lot of myths surrounding compressors.
In this book, we will be looking at most types of compressors, including the centrifugal compressors, the air compressors, and of course the most troublesome of all compressors, the reciprocating compressors.
Having a compressor with minimal operating problems does not only depend on the selection of the right type and size for your job. Detailed specifications of all auxiliary equipment and operating conditions, as well as keeping constant vigilance over the engineering and installation is imperative. The Simple Guide will explain in a simple yet definitive manner which compressor type is best used for which job and what it can produce.
Author(s): James M. Watterson
Series: Momentum Press Engineering
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Momentum Press
Year: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 175
Cover......Page 1
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING COMPRESSORS......Page 4
CONTENTS......Page 8
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 10
CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING COMPRESSORS......Page 12
CHAPTER 2: COMPRESSOR EFFICIENCY DEFINITION MAKES A DIFFERENCE......Page 64
CHAPTER 3: BASICS OF SURGE CONTROL FOR CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS......Page 102
CHAPTER 4: LUBRICATION AND COMPRESSORS
......Page 158
ABOUT THE AUTHOR......Page 166
INDEX......Page 168
Ad Page......Page 174
Back Cover......Page 175