Compressor Handbook

The benchmark guide for compressor technology pros. You don't have to scour piles of technical literature for compressor answers any longer. This book packs all the answers on design procedures, practical application, and maintenance of compressors straight from top experts on these widely used machines.

The benchmark guide for compressor technology pros. You don't have to scour piles of technical literature for compressor answers any longer. This book packs all the answers on design procedures, practical application, and maintenance of compressors-straight from top experts on these widely used machines.

Chapter 1: Compressor Theory. Chapter 2: Compressor Performance - Positive Displacement. Chapter 3: Compressor Performance - Dynamic. Chapter 4: Centrifugal Compressors - Construction and Testing. Chapter 5: Compressor Analysis. Chapter 6: Compressor and Piping System Simulation. Chapter 7: Very High Pressure Compressors (over 100 MPa [14500 psi]. Chapter 8: CNG Compressors. Chapter 9: Liquid Transfer/Vapor Recovery. Chapter 10: Compressed Natural Gasfor Vehicle Fueling. Chapter 11: Gas Boosters. Chapter 12: Scroll Compressors. Chapter 13: Straight Lobe Compressors. Chapter 14: The Oil-Flooded Rotary Screw Compressor. Chapter 15: Diaphragm Compressors. Chapter 16: Rotary Compressor Seals. Chapter 17: Reciprocating Compressor Sealing. Chapter 18: Compressor Lubrication. Chapter 19: Principles of Bearing Design. Chapter 20: Compressor Valves. Chapter 21: Compressor Control Systems. Chapter 22: Compressor Foundations. Chapter 23: Packaging Compressors.