Compressors : selection and sizing / Royce N. Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Royce N.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Compressors.

Turbomachines.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (637 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This practical reference provides in-depth information required to understand and properly estimate compressor capabilities and to select the proper designs. Engineers and students will gain a thorough understanding of compression principles, equipment, applications, selection, sizing, installation, and maintenance. The many examples clearly illustrate key aspects to help readers understand the ""real world"" of compressor technology.Compressors: Selection and Sizing, third edition is completely updated with new API standards. Additions requested by readers include a new section on di

Contents:

front cover; copyright; table of contents; front matter; Preface; Acknowledgments; About theAuthor; body; 1 Overview; 2 Basic Relationships; 3 Reciprocating Compressors; 4 Rotary Compressors; 5 Centrifugal Compressors; 6 Axial Compressors; 7 Drivers; 8 Accessories; 9 Dynamics; 10 Testing; 1 Negotiation and Purchasing; 12 Reliability Issues; back matter; Appendix A Conversion Factors; Appendix B Pressure-Enthalpy and Compressibility; Appendix C Physical Constants of Hydrocarbons; Appendix D Labyrinth and Carbon Ring Seal Leakage Calculations; index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-00965-2

9786611009656

0-08-047665-1

OCLC:

171114179