Abstract
This chapter presents the key facts to enable you to understand the characteristics of compressor types (Kinetic and Positive Displacement). All kinetic compressor applications are critical (unspared) and some Positive Displacement applications are as well since they impact plant revenue. For critical compressor trains, the highest reliability design is imperative. Therefore you must apply pertinent API (American Petroleum Institute) specifications to purchase and maintenance activities as well as reliability “Lessons Learned” in your plant and corporate references (see Key Facts for specific API specifications). In this chapter, you will learn the concept of head energy which applies to all compressor types, the characteristics of the centrifugal and axial compressor curve, and see how surge and stonewall can damage and fail all centrifugal and axial compressor components and how to prevent them. The remainder of this chapter will focus on compressor components (Kinetic and Positive Displacement), control, protection, operation, and proper installation to assure optimum reliability. Details of reciprocating compressor and screw compressor components and operation will also be covered.
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