Royce N. Brown

Compressors

Selection and Sizing

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This practical reference provides in-depth information required to understand and properly estimate compressor capabilities and to select the proper designs. Engineers and students will gain a thorough understanding of compression principles, equipment, applications, selection, sizing, installation, and maintenance. The many examples clearly illustrate key aspects to help readers understand the "real world" of compressor technology.Compressors: Selection and Sizing, third edition is completely updated with new API standards. Additions requested by readers include a new section on diaphragm compressors in the reciprocating compressors chapter, and a new section on rotor dynamics stability in the chapter on diaphragm compressors.The latest technology is presented in the areas of efficiency, 3-D geometry, electronics, CAD, and the use of plant computers. The critical chapter on negotiating the purchase of a compressor now reflects current industry practices for preparing detailed specifications, bid evaluations, engineering reviews, and installation. A key chapter compares the reliability of various types of compressors.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Butterworth-Heinemann / Gulf Professional Publishing
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: B978-0-7506-7545-1.X5000-7
• 3. Aufl.
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 32mm x 156mm x 234mm
• Gewicht: 1174g
• ISBN-13: 9780750675451
• ISBN-10: 0750675454
• Artikelnr.: 14960382

Autorenporträt

Royce N. Brown is the owner of RNB Engineering, a consulting firm in Houston. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and California, and a former consulting engineer for Dow Chemical.

Inhaltsangabe

Overview. Basic relationships. Reciprocating compressors. Rotary compressors. Centrifugal compressors. Axial compressors. Drivers. Accessories. Dynamics. Testing. Negotiation and purchasing. Reliability issues. Appendices. Index.