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This practical reference provides in-depth information required to understand and properly estimate compressor capabilities and select 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.This second edition is completely updated with new API standrard. It presents the latest technology 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 new chapter compares the reliability of various types of compressors.
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COMPRESSORS Miiiiffiii^fiTfa^ SELECTION AND SIZING P_ Gulf Professional Publishing H an imprint of Butterworth-Heinemann Dedication To June, for her love and encouragement to keep me moving. Copyright © 1986, 1997 by Butterworth-Heinemann. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission of the publisher. Originally published by Gulf Publishing Company, Houston, TX. For information, please contact: Manager of Special Sales Butterworth-Heinemann 225 Wildwood Avenue Woburn, MA 01801–2041 Tel: 781-904-2500 Fax:781-904-2620 For information on all Butterworth-Heinemann publications available, contact our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.bh.com 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Brown, Royce N. Compressors : selection & sizing / Royce N. Brown.—2nd