One of the growing environmental concerns for both new and existing reciprocating compressor installations is fugitive emissions. Fugitive emissions are the leakage of volatile organic…
Category: Compressors
Reciprocating compressors are generally classified as either low-speed (integral) compressors or high-speed (separable) compressors. API has provided a standard and specification for each type of…
Satisafactory compressor installations many times depend on how well the foundation or support structure was designed. An inadequate foundation design can result in equipment damage…
Because of the reciprocating action of the piston, care must be exercised to size the piping to minimize acoustical pulsations and mechanical vibrations. As a…
The flow required to lubricate the packing and cylinders is quite small, and the pressure necessary to inject the lubricant at these locations is quite…
The frame lubrication system circulates oil to the frame bearings, connecting rod bearings, crosshead shoes, and can also supply oil to the packing and cylinder…
Traditional compressor cylinder designs require cooling water jackets to promote uniform distribution of heat created by gas compression and friction. Some of the perceived advantages…
The allowable rod load depends on rod diameter and material, and will be quoted by the manufacturer. The actual load can be calculated from the…
To enhance compressor flexibility it is desirable to design into the compressor the capability of operating at other than the original design conditions. If it…
Using a known piston displacement and efficiency, the gas throughput can be calculated from: