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-life case histories, the book demonstrates investigative techniques for identifying and isolating various contributing causes, including design deficiencies, manufacturing defects, adverse environmental conditions, operating errors, and intentional or unintentional changes of the machinery process that usually precede failure.
Introduction
Chapter 1 : General Compressor Theory
Chapter 2 : Compressor Types
Chapter 3 : Effect of Operating Conditions
Chapter 4 : Throughput Control
Chapter 5 : Description of Surge
Chapter 6 : Surge Control
Chapter 7 : Vibration
Chapter 8 : Instrument Requirements
Chapter 9 : Detectable Problems
Chapter 10 : Case Studies
Appendix
Index
