Compressors: How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability

Practical techniques for optimizing compressor performance Written by experts with more than 100 combined years of industry experience in machinery failure avoidance, Compressors: How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability offers proven solutions to a pervasive and expensive problem in modern industry--compressor failure. This succinct, on-the-job guide addresses elusive causes of compressor failure and clearly maps out permanent remedies you can put to use right away. With a focus on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, this accessible reference is based on real-world processes and procedures used by successful global companies. Coverage includes: Compression principles and internal labyrinths Selection factors for process compressors Operation characteristics of turbocompressors Wet and dry gas seals Bearings, stability, and vibration guidance Lube and seal oil systems Impellers and rotors Compressor maintenance and surveillance Inspection and repair of rotors Machinery quality assessment (MQA) Failure analysis and troubleshooting Reciprocating compressor operation, control, maintenance, and rebuilding Maintenance and operations interfaces Reciprocating compressor monitoring and surveillance Training competent compressor engineers.

1. Introduction, compression principles, and internal labyrinths -- 2. Selection factors for process compressors -- 3. Operating characteristics of turbocompressors -- 4. Wet and dry gas seals for centrigual compressors -- 5. Bearings, stability, and vibration guidance -- 6. Lube and seal oil systems -- 7. Impellers and rotors -- 8. Compressor maintenance and surveillance highlights -- 9. Inspection and repair guidelines for rotors -- 10. Machinery quality assessment -- 11. Compressor failure analysis overview -- 12. Reciprocating compressors: background and overview -- 13. Compressor operation and capacity control -- 14. Reciprocating compressor maintenance -- 15. Maintenance and operations interfaces -- 16. Surveillance, monitoring, and troubleshooting reciprocating compressors -- 17. Reciprocating compressor upgrading, rebuilding, and remanufacturing -- 18. Training competent compressor engineers.