Compressor performance : aerodynamics for the user / M. Theodore Gresh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gresh, M. Theodore.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Compressors--Performance.

Compressors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (215 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Compressor Performance is a reference book and CD-ROM for compressor design engineers and compressor maintenance engineers, as well as engineering students. The book covers the full spectrum of information needed for an individual to select, operate, test and maintain axial or centrifugal compressors. It includes basic aerodynamic theory to provide the user with the ""how's"" and ""why's"" of compressor design. Maintenance engineers will especially appreciate the troubleshooting guidelines offered. Includes many example problems and reference data such as gas propert

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Symbols; Part I: Theory; Chapter 1. Introduction to Aerodynamics; Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics; Firsts; Definition of Compressor; Types of Compressors; Relative Comparisons of Various Compressor Types; Chapter 2. Thermodynamics; Gas Laws; Bernoulli's Equation; Thermodynamic Relations for a Perfect Gas; Head; Work and Efficiency; Flow Measurement, Orifice Meters; Gas Mixtures; Mollier Diagrams; Performance Coefficients; Chapter 3. Aerodynamic Components; Axial Compressors; Centrifugal Compressors; Interstage Seals; Balance Piston Seal

Impeller ThrustEfficiency Improvements; Chapter 4. Compressor Characteristics; Centrifugal Compressors; Slope; Stonewall; Surge; Off-design Operation; Adjustable Vanes; Axial Compressors; Part II: Application; Chapter 5. Equipment Selection; New Equipment Selection; Selection Procedure; Rerates; Shop Test; Chapter 6. Operation; Performance Curves; Start-up; Mechanical Field Tests; Avoiding Surge; Liquids; Parallel Operation; Inlet Piping; Chapter 7. Field Performance Testing; Gas Sampling; Instrumentation; Calculation Procedures; Trend Analysis; Sample Calculations; Chapter 8. Troubleshooting

Common Sources of Test ErrorCleaning Axial and Centrifugal Compressors; Inspection of Compressor; Economics; Field Problems; Maintenance Checklist; Troubleshooting Guide; Chapter 9. Flow Meters; Square-edged Orifices; Flow Nozzles and Venturi Tubes; Recovery Factor; Pitot Tube; Annubar® Fluid Flow Meters; Chapter 10. Multi-section Compressors; Iso-cooled Compressors; Compressors with Economizer Nozzles; Sectional Performance of Sideload Compressors; Field Data Analysis; Part III: Reference Material; Appendix A. Gas Properties; Appendix B. Mollier Diagrams; Appendix C. Conversion Tables

Appendix D. Permissible Deviations and FluctuationsAppendix E. Thermal Expansion Factor; Appendix F. Surge Identification; Appendix G. Glossary of Terms; References; Additional Reading; Compressor and Steam Turbine Performance Software; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 198) and index.

ISBN:

9786611027889

9781281027887

128102788X

9780080529622

0080529623

OCLC:

476079515