Compressor Performance Aerodynamics For The User by: M. Theodore Gresh This 224 page book provides complete information on the selection, operation, testing, and aerodynamic maintenance of axial and centrifugal compressors. Coverage includes design information, gas properties data, flow meter calculation, and troubleshooting guidelines.  Design parameters are covered to provide the user with the basic "how" and "why" of compressor design. Maintenance engineers will particularly appreciate the troubleshooting guidelines provided. The many example problems along with the reference data furnished will provide easy analysis of compressor performance.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Firsts
• Definition Of Compressor
• Types of Compressors
• Relative Comparisons of Various Compressor Types

• Gas Laws
• Bernoulli's Equation
• Thermodynamic Relations for a Perfect Gas
• Head
• Work and Efficiency
• Flow Measurement, Orifice Meters
• Gas Mixtures
• Mollier Diagrams
• Performance Coefficients

• Axial Compressors
• Centrifugal Compressors
• Interstage Seals
• Balance Piston Seal
• Impeller Thrust
• Efficiency Improvements

• Centrifugal Compressors
• Slope
• Stonewall
• Surge
• Off-Design Operation
• Adjustable Vanes
• Axial Compressors

• New Equipment Selection
• Selection Procedure
• Rerates
• Shop Test

• Performance Curves
• Start-Up
• Mechanical Field Tests
• Avoiding Surge
• Liquids
• Parallel Operation
• Inlet Piping

• Gas Sampling
• Instrumentation
• Calculation Procedures
• Trend Analysis
• Sample Calculations

• Common Sources of Test Error
• Cleaning Axial and Centrifugal Compressors
• Inspection of Compressor
• Economics
• Field Problems
• Maintenance Checklist
• Troubleshooting Guide

• Square-Edged Orifices
• Flow Nozzles and Venturi Tubes
• Recovery Factor
• Pitot Tube
• Annubar Flow Sensors

Field Analysis of Multi-Section Compressors

• Iso-Cooled Compressor
• Sideload Compressor
• Gas Samples
• Heat Transfer
• Seal Leakage
• Steam Condenser Heat Balance
• Air Compressor - Steam Turbine Power Balance

• Appendix A: Gas Properties
• Appendix B: Mollier Diagrams
• Appendix C: Conversion Tables
• Appendix D: Identifying Surge
• Appendix E: Glossary

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