Compressors : How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability

Written by experts with more than 100 combined years of industry experience in machinery failure avoidance, Compressors : How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability offers proven solutions to a pervasive and expensive problem in modern industry--compressor failure. This succinct, on-the-job guide addresses elusive causes of compressor failure and clearly maps out permanent remedies you can put to use right away. With a focus on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, this accessible reference is based on real-world processes and procedures used by successful global companies.

Coverage includes:

• Compression principles and internal labyrinths
• Selection factors for process compressors
• Operation characteristics of turbocompressors
• Wet and dry gas seals
• Bearings, stability, and vibration guidance
• Lube and seal oil systems
• Impellers and rotors
• Compressor maintenance and surveillance
• Inspection and repair of rotors
• Machinery quality assessment (MQA)
• Failure analysis and troubleshooting
• Reciprocating compressor operation, control, maintenance, and rebuilding
• Maintenance and operations interfaces
• Reciprocating compressor monitoring and surveillance
• Training competent compressor engineers

Preface

Chapter 1 : Principles of Compression Highlighted
Chapter 2 : Compressor Types and Selection
Chapter 3 : Foundations and Base Plates
Chapter 4 : Piping and Gaskets
Chapter 5 : Centrifugal Compressor Details
Chapter 6 : Reciprocating Compressor Details
Chapter 7 : Other Positive Displacement Compressors
Chapter 8 : Machinery Quality Assessment, "MQA"
Chapter 9 : Fits, Dimensions, Repairs and Related Misunderstandings
Chapter 10 : Compressor Failure Statistics and Successful Failure Analysis
Chapter 11 : Training Competent Compressor Engineers

Index