A Practical Guide to Compressor Technology, 3rd Edition

This book offers information on the operating characteristics, efficiencies, design features, reliability, and maintenance of positive displacement and dynamic compressors. It covers a wide spectrum of dynamic and positive displacement process gas compressors.

The 3^rd edition expands its coverage of compression theory to include Equations of State and the mathematical expressions commonly used in modern process compressor calculations. The mechanical sections or chapters of the book include a more comprehensive practical treatment and update of multi-stage integrally geared machines for process and carbon dioxide sequestration duties. Component updates in gas sealing and magnetic bearing technologies and a new chapter on Understanding Centrifugal Compressor Train Uprateability are also included. This book offers a comprehensive and practical resource for chemical engineers and plant operation personnel.