Compressors and Modern Process Applications

A modern reference to the principles, operation, and applicationsof the most important compressor types Thoroughly addressing process-related information and a widervariety of the major compressor types of interest to processplants, Compressors and Modern Process Applications uniquely coversthe systematic linkage of fluid processing machinery to theprocesses they serve. This book is a highly practical resource for professionalsresponsible for purchasing, servicing, or operating compressors. Itdescribes the main features of over 300 petrochemical and refiningschematics and associated process descriptions involvingcompressors and expanders in modern industry. The organized presentation of this reference covers first thebasics of compressors and what they are, and then progresses toimportant operational and process issues. It then explains theunderlying principles, operating modes, selection issues, and majorhardware elements for compressors. Topics include double-actingpositive displacement compressors, rotary positive displacementcompressors, understanding centrifugal process gas compressors,power transmission and advanced bearing technology, centrifugalcompressor performance, gas processing and turbo-expanderapplications, and compressors typically found in petroleum refiningand other petrochemical processes. Suitable for plant operation personnel, machinery engineeringspecialists, process engineers,as well as undergraduate students ofthis subject, this book's special features include: * Flow schematics of modern process units and processes used in gastransport, gas conditioning, petrochemical manufacture, andpetroleum refining * Listings of licensors for each process on the flowschematics * Identification of each process flow schematic of compressors,cryogenic, and hot gas expanders at their respectivelocations * Important overview of surge control, estimating compressorperformance, applications for air separation and gas processingplants, petroleum refinery issues, and important criteria thatgovern compressor selection and application Placing hundreds of associated process flow schematics at thefingertips of professionals and students, author and industryexpert Heinz Bloch facilitates comprehension of the workings ofvarious petrochemical, oil refining, and product upgradingprocesses that are served by compressors.