Compressors - Royce N. Brown

Compressors

Selection and Sizing

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
640 Seiten
2005 | 3rd edition
Gulf Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-7506-7545-1 (ISBN)
124,70 inkl. MwSt
Offers information that is required to understand and properly estimate compressor capabilities and to select the proper designs. This book describes compression principles, equipment, applications, selection, sizing, installation, and maintenance.
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.

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.

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

Erscheint lt. Verlag 27.7.2005
Verlagsort Oxford
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 229 mm
Gewicht 970 g
Themenwelt Schulbuch / Wörterbuch Lexikon / Chroniken
Technik Maschinenbau
ISBN-10 0-7506-7545-4 / 0750675454
ISBN-13 978-0-7506-7545-1 / 9780750675451
Zustand Neuware
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