Compressor Performance: Aerodynamics for the User

by Theodore Gresh

Overview

Compressor Performance: Aerodynamics for the User, Third Edition continues the book's 25 year history as a trusted reference on compressor design and maintenance. This new edition is updated throughout to cover new regulations and technology relevant to compressors, with new content adding coverage of strings of equipment, including gas turbines. Users will find sections that run the full spectrum of information needed for an individual to select, operate, test and maintain axial or centrifugal compressors. In addition, basic aerodynamic theory provides users with the how's and why's of compressor design, and troubleshooting guidelines help maintenance engineers save time in the field. - Provides detailed instructions for best practice field performance tests to ASME standards - Includes illustrations with detailed diagrams of compressor equipment - Presents new case studies of equipment string analysis - Includes extensive reference material in an appendix, including Mollier diagrams, permissible deviations and fluctuations, and surge identification procedures

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128142202
Publisher:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication date:	05/30/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	286
File size:	133 MB
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About the Author

M. Theodore Gresh is president of Flexware, Inc., Grapeville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. He has been involved in the design of high efficiency centrifugal compressor staging, field-testing of compressors and steam turbines, troubleshooting various field problems including performance problems, rotor dynamics issues, impeller failures and seal problems for over 40 years. While some of this time was in the Technical Services Dept of Elliott Co., Jeannette, PA, USA, he is presently with Flexware, Inc. a company focused on turbomachinery engineering consulting services, training seminars and software for turbomachinery performance analysis. Gresh received a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1971.

Table of Contents

Part I THEORY1. Introduction to Aerodynamics 2. Thermodynamics 3. Aerodynamic Components 4. Compressor Characteristics PART II APPLICATION5. Equipment Selection 6. Operation 7. Field Performance Testing 8. Troubleshooting 9. Flow Meters 10. Multi-section Compressors11. Equipment String Analysis: Case Studies PART III REFERENCE MATERIALAppendix A. Gas Properties Appendix B. Mollier Diagrams Appendix C. Conversion Tables Appendix D. Permissible Deviations and Fluctuations Appendix E. Thermal Expansion Factor Appendix F. Surge Identification

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Updated version of the Bible of compressor technology that provides a complete and practical guide on the subject

Editorial Reviews

"The book is written in an exceptionally clear manner that will be accessible to all. A sensible mix of theoretical modelling is included where appropriate, but always backed up by clear explanations, diagrams and examples. There are numerous example calculations through the book to help designers get to the fundamentals of the subject in question. As a result the book is of interest to both design and maintenance engineers as well as students.

My only real criticism of the book is that it continues, like the industry of course, to adhere to English units!" —The Aeronautical Journal

"Part 1, while this is brief, is a comprehensive and detailed summary and covers a significant amount of useful information for both practicing engineers but particularly engineering students. Part II of this book is where it really comes into its own.

The book is written in an exceptionally clear manner that will be accessible to all. A sensible mix of theoretical modelling is included where appropriate, but always backed up by clear explanations, diagrams and examples. There are numerous example calculations through the book to help designers get to the fundamentals of the subject in question. As a result the book is of interest to both design and maintenance engineers as well as students." —The Aeronautical Journal

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