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Record Nr.

UNISALENTO991003239749707536

Autore

Gresh, M. Theodore

Titolo

Compressor performance [e-book] : aerodynamics for the user / M. Theodore Gresh

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001

ISBN

9780750673426

0750673427

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

x, 203 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)

Disciplina

621.51

Soggetti

Compressors - Performance

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Risorsa elettronica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 198) and index

Nota di contenuto

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; References; Additional Reading; Compressor Performance Software; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Compressor Performance is a reference book and CD-ROM for compressor design engineers and compressor maintenance engineers, as well as engineering students. The book covers the full spectrum of information needed for an individual to select, operate, test and maintain axial or centrifugal compressors. It includes basic aerodynamic theory to provide the user with the "how's" and "why's" of compressor design. Maintenance engineers will especially appreciate the troubleshooting guidelines offered. Includes many example problems and reference data such as gas properties and flow meter calculations to enable easy analysis of compressor performance in practice. Includes companion CD with computer programs. M. Theodore Gresh has been with the Elliot Company in Jeannette,



Pennsylvania, since 1975, initially working on the mechanical and aerodynamic design and application of centrifugal compressors. Unrivalled coverage of the theory and practical use of all kinds of compressors in industrial use from an industry-leading company source Complete subject reference and learning resource in one stop, suitable for newly graduated engineers and experienced professional reference use Includes companion CD-ROM