Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Part I Positive Displacement Compressor Technology.
• 1 Theory.
• 1.1 Symbols
• 1.2 How a Compressor Works
• 1.3 First Law of Thermodynamics
• 1.4 Second Law of Thermodynamics
• 1.5 Ideal or Perfect Gas Laws
• 11.6 Vapor Pressure
• 1.7 Gas and Vapor
• 1.8 Partial Pressures
• 1.9 Critical Conditions
• 1.10 Compressibility
• 1.11 Generalized Compressibility Charts
• 1.12 Gas Mixtures
• 1.13 The Mole
• 1.14 Specific Volume and Density
• 1.15 Volume Percent of Constituents
• 1.16 Molecular Weight of a Mixture
• 1.17 Specific Gravity and Partial Pressure
• 1.18 Ratio of Specific Heats
• 1.19 Pseudo-critical Conditions and Compressibility
• 1.20 Weight-Basis Items
• 1.21 Compression Cycles
• 1.22 Power Requirement
• 1.23 Compressibility Correction
• 1.24 Multiple Staging
• 1.25 Volume References
• 1.26 Cylinder Clearance and Volumetric Efficiency
• 1.27 Cylinder Clearance and Compression Efficiency
• Reference
• 2 Reciprocating Process Compressor Design Overview.
• 2.1 Crankshaft Design
• 2.2 Bearings and Lubrication Systems
• 2.3 Connecting Rods
• 2.4 Crossheads
• 2.5 Frames and Cylinders
• 2.6 Cooling Provisions
• 2.7 Pistons
• 2.8 Piston and Rider Rings
• 2.9 Valves
• 2.10 Piston Rods
• 2.11 Packings
• 2.12 Cylinder Lubrication
• 2.13 Distance Pieces
• 2.14 Reciprocating Compressor Modernization
• 3 Reciprocating Compressor Performance and Monitoring Considerations.
• 3.1 Capacity Control
• 3.2 More About Cylinder Jacket Cooling and Heating Arrangements
• 3.3 Comparing Lubricated and Nonlubricated Conventional Cylinder Construction
• 3.4 Compressor Vent and Buffer Systems
• 3.5 Compressor Instrumentation
• 3.6 Condition Monitoring of Reciprocating Compressors
• References
• 4 Labyrinth Piston Compressors.
• 4.1 Main Design Features
• 4.2 Energy Consumption
• 4.3 Sealing Problems
• 5 Hypercompressors.
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Cylinders and Piston Seals
• 5.3 Cylinder Heads and Valves
• 5.4 Drive Mechanism
• 5.5 Miscellaneous Problems
• 5.6 Conclusions
• 6 Metal Diaphragm Compressors.
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Terminology
• 6.3 Description
• 7 Lobe and Sliding Vane Compressors.
• 8 Liquid Ring Compressors.
• 9 Rotary Screw Compressors and Filter Separators.
• 9.1 Twin-Screw Machines
• 9.2 Oil-Flooded Single-Screw Compressors
• 9.3 Selecting Modern Reverse-Flow Filter-Separator Technology
• 10 Reciprocating Compressor Performance and Sizing Fundamentals.
• 10.1 Theoretical Maximum Capacity
• 10.2 Capacity Losses
• 10.3 Valve Preload
• 10.4 Valve and Gas Passage Throttling
• 10.5 Piston Ring Leakage
• 10.6 Packing Leakage
• 10.7 Discharge Valve Leakage
• 10.8 Suction Valve Leakage
• 10.9 Heating Effects
• 10.10 Pulsation Effects
• 10.11 Horsepower
• 10.12 Horsepower Adders
• 10.13 Gas Properties
• 10.14 Alternative Equations of State
• 10.15 Condensation
• 10.16 Frame Loads
• 10.17 Compressor Displacement and Clearance
• 10.18 Staging
• 10.19 Fundamentals of Sizing
• 10.20 Sizing Examples
• Part II Dynamic Compressor Technology.
• 11 Simplified Equations for Determining the Performance of Dynamic Compressors.
• 11.1 Nonoverloading Characteristics of Centrifugal Compressors
• 11.2 Stability
• 11.3 Speed Change
• 11.4 Compressor Drive
• 11.5 Calculations
• 12 Design Considerations and Manufacturing Techniques.
• 12.1 Axially vs. Radially Split
• 12.2 Tightness
• 12.3 Material Stress
• 12.4 Nozzle Location and Maintenance
• 12.5 Design Overview
• 12.6 Bearing Configurations
• 12.7 Casing Design Criteria
• 12.8 Casing Manufacturing Techniques
• 12.9 Stage Design Considerations
• 12.10 Impeller Manufacturing Techniques
• 12.11 Rotor Dynamic Considerations
• 12.12 Fouling Considerations and Coatings
• 13 Advanced Sealing and Bearing Systems.
• 13.1 Background
• 13.2 Dry Seals
• 13.3 Magnetic Bearings
• 13.4 Development Efforts
• 13.4.1 Thrust-Reducing Seals
• 13.5 Integrated Designs
• 13.6 Fluid-Induced Instability and Externally Pressurized Bearings
• References
• Suggested Reading
• 14 Couplings, Torque Transmission, and Torque Sensing.
• 14.1 Coupling Overview
• 14.2 Coupling Retrofits and Upgrades
• 14.3 Performance Optimization Through Torque Monitoring
• 15 Lubrication, Sealing, and Control Oil Systems for Turbomachinery.
• 15.1 Considerations Common to All Systems
• 15.2 Seal Oil Considerations
• 16 Compressor Control.
• 16.1 Introduction
• 16.2 Control System Objectives
• 16.3 Compressor Maps
• 16.4 Performance Control
• 16.5 Performance Limitations
• 16.6 Preventing Surge
• 16.7 Loop Decoupling
• 16.8 Conclusions
• Reference
• 17 Head-Flow Curve Shape of Centrifugal Compressors.
• 17.1 Compressor Stage
• 17.2 Elements of the Characteristic Shape
• 17.3 Conclusions
• 18 Use of Multiple-Inlet Compressors.
• 18.1 Critical Selection Criteria
• 18.2 Design of a Sideload Compressor
• 18.3 Testing
• 19 Compressor Performance Testing.
• 19.1 Performance Testing of New Compressors
• 19.2 Shop Testing and Types of Tests
• 19.3 Field Testing
• 19.4 Predicting Compressor Performance at Other Than As-Designed Conditions
• References
• 20 Procurement, Audit, and Asset Management Decisions.
• 20.1 Incentives to Buy from Knowledgeable and Cooperative Compressor Vendors
• 20.2 Industry Standards and Their Purpose
• 20.3 Disadvantages of Cheap Process Compressors
• 20.4 Audits vs. Reviews
• 20.5 Auditing and Reviewing Compressors
• 20.6 Compressor Inspection: Extension of the Audit Effort
• 20.7 Compressor Installation Specifications
• Special-Purpose Machinery
• References
• 21 Reliability-Driven Asset Management Strategies.
• 21.1 Strategy for Reciprocating Compressors
• 21.2 Achieving Compressor Asset Optimization
• References
• Appendix A Properties Of Common Gases.
• Appendix B Shortcut Calculations And Graphical Compressor Selection Procedures.
• Appendix C Bibliography And List Of Contributors.
• Index