Compressors: Selection and Sizing - Couverture rigide

Brown, Royce N.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0872011356 ISBN 13 : 9780872011359

Editeur : Gulf Publishing Co, 1986

Synopsis

Book by Brown Royce N

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This practical reference provides in-depth information required to understand and properly estimate compressor capabilities and to select the proper designs. Engineers and students will gain a thorough understanding of compression principles, equipment, applications, selection, sizing, installation, and maintenance. The many examples clearly illustrate key aspects to help readers understand the "real world" of compressor technology.

Compressors: Selection and Sizing, third edition is completely updated with new API standards. Additions requested by readers include a new section on diaphragm compressors in the reciprocating compressors chapter, and a new section on rotor dynamics stability in the chapter on diaphragm compressors.

The latest technology is presented in the areas of efficiency, 3-D geometry, electronics, CAD, and the use of plant computers. The critical chapter on negotiating the purchase of a compressor now reflects current industry practices for preparing detailed specifications, bid evaluations, engineering reviews, and installation. A key chapter compares the reliability of various types of compressors.

* Everything you need to select the right compressor for your specific application.
* Practical information on compression principles, equipment, applications, selection, sizing, installation, and maintenance.
* New sections on diaphragm compressors and an introduction to rotor dynamics stability.

Biographie de l'auteur

Royce N. Brown is the owner of RNB Engineering, a consulting firm in Houston. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and California, and a former consulting engineer for Dow Chemical.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Gulf Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 1986
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0872011356
• ISBN 13: 9780872011359
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 498
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible