Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks Vol - 3: Compressors

Rotating Equipment Overview Compressor Types and Applications Compressor Characteristics Operation of a Compressor in a System The Concept of Fluid Head Performance Relationships What Determines the Turbo Compressor Curve Shape Surge (stall) and Stonewall Turbo Compressor Individual Stage and Overall Performance The Effect of a Gas Density Change The Effect of Fouling Turbo Compressor Control Overview Surge Control Systems Turbo Compressor Mechanical Design Overview Compressor Casings and Stationary Internals Centrifugal Compressor Rotor Design Flexible Coupling Design, Installation and Operation Radial Bearing Design Critical Speeds and Rotor Response Rotor Axial (Thrust) Forces Compressor Seal System Overview and Types Dry Gas Seal Systems Turbo Compressor Performance Condition Monitoring Turbo Compressor Performance Testing Reciprocating Compressors Major Component Functions Reciprocating Compressor Inspection Guidelines Reciprocating Control and Operation Screw Compressors Conversion to Metric System