Compressors [[electronic resource] ] : selection and sizing / / Royce N. Brown

• Autore: Brown Royce N
• Pubblicazione: Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Elsevier, c2005
• Edizione: 3rd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (637 p.)
• Disciplina: 621.5/1
• Soggetto topico: Compressors; Turbomachines
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: front cover; copyright; table of contents; front matter; Preface; Acknowledgments; About theAuthor; body; 1 Overview; 2 Basic Relationships; 3 Reciprocating Compressors; 4 Rotary Compressors; 5 Centrifugal Compressors; 6 Axial Compressors; 7 Drivers; 8 Accessories; 9 Dynamics; 10 Testing; 1 Negotiation and Purchasing; 12 Reliability Issues; back matter; Appendix A Conversion Factors; Appendix B Pressure-Enthalpy and Compressibility; Appendix C Physical Constants of Hydrocarbons; Appendix D Labyrinth and Carbon Ring Seal Leakage Calculations; index
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 di
• Titolo autorizzato: Compressors
• ISBN: 1-281-00965-2; 9786611009656; 0-08-047665-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910457304003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II