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Book Description:

A comprehensive treatment of the theory and practical use of all kinds of compressor in industrial useDepth of coverage from an industry-leading company sourceComplete subject reference and learning resource in one stop, suitable for both newly graduated engineers and experienced professional reference use. This book will be appreciated as a handy reference book by compressor design engineers and compressor maintenance engineers as well as engineering students. As its title suggests, this book covers the full spectrum of informaton needed for an individual to select, operate, test and maintain axial or centrifugal compressors. It includes some basic aerodynamic theory to provide the user with the "how's" and "why's" of compressor design. Maintenance Engineers especially will appreciate the troubleshooting guidelines offered. The many example problems and the reference data such as gas properties and flow meter calculations will enable easy analysis of compressor performance in practice. A computer program is also offered which will enhance the value of the book and the years of expertise and experience therein. M. Theodore Gresh has been with the Elliot Company in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, Setting out buildings since 1975, initially working on the mechnanical and aerodynamic design and application of centrifugal compressors.

Synopsis:

Revised and updated for the second edition, this text provides a comprehensive treatment of the theory and practical use of all kinds of compressor in industrial use. It is designed as a subject reference and learning resource in one, suitable for both new and experienced engineers.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgments
Symbols
Part 1 - Theory. Introduction to Aerodynamics
Thermodynamics
Aerodynamic Conponents
Compressor Characteristics. Part 2 - Application. Equipment Selection
Operation
Field Performance Testing
Troubleshooting
Flow Meters. Field Analysis of Multi-section Compressors. Part 3 - Reference Material. Appendix A Gas Properties
Appendix B Mollier Diagrams
Appendix C Conversion Tables
Appendix D Identifying Surge
Appendix E Glossary
Controlling verticality References
Additional Reading
Compressor Performance Software
Index.