1st Edition

Compressor Handbook Principles and Practice

By Anthony Giampaolo Copyright 2010
376 Pages
by River Publishers

This book provides a practical introduction to dynamic and positive displacement compressors, including compressor performance, operation, and problem awareness. In reading this book readers will learn what is needed to select, operate, and troubleshoot compressors. Complete with real-life case histories, the book demonstrates investigative techniques for identifying and... Read more

Introduction. History. General Compressor Theory. Compressor Types. Effect of Operating Conditions. Throughput Control. Description of Surge. Surge Control. Vibration. Valve Requirements. Instrument Requirements. Detectable Problems. Case Studies. Appendices. Index.

Biography

Tony Giampaolo, MSME, PE