Chapter 5 Introduction to compressors
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Devyani Thapliyal
Abstract
Compressors are an indispensable part of many industrial processes, including the chemical industry, metallurgy, etc. In this introductory chapter, the historical development of compressor technology, as well as their classification, is examined. A detailed description of the main types of compressors, along with their applications, such as positive displacement compressors or dynamic compressors, is also given. Their applications in the main industries, such as air separation plants, the oil and petrochemical industry, fertilizer production, and steel manufacture, are briefly reviewed. Finally, a detailed literature review is made on the future trends and challenges in their technology, including not only energy saving and ecological fluids for compressor operation but also advanced design and applications such as hydrogen technology and Carnot batteries.
Abstract
Compressors are an indispensable part of many industrial processes, including the chemical industry, metallurgy, etc. In this introductory chapter, the historical development of compressor technology, as well as their classification, is examined. A detailed description of the main types of compressors, along with their applications, such as positive displacement compressors or dynamic compressors, is also given. Their applications in the main industries, such as air separation plants, the oil and petrochemical industry, fertilizer production, and steel manufacture, are briefly reviewed. Finally, a detailed literature review is made on the future trends and challenges in their technology, including not only energy saving and ecological fluids for compressor operation but also advanced design and applications such as hydrogen technology and Carnot batteries.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- About the editors VII
- List of contributing authors IX
- Contents XIII
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Section I: Blowers
- Chapter 1 Introduction to fans and blowers 1
- Chapter 2 Positive displacement blowers 37
- Chapter 3 Dynamic blowers: classification, characteristics, applications, and industrial scalability 55
- Chapter 4 Efficiency and industrial scale-up of blowers and compressors 71
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Section II: Compressors
- Chapter 5 Introduction to compressors 93
- Chapter 6 Compressor applications and comparative analysis in process industries 121
- Chapter 7 Prediction of compressor performance using artificial neural network 137
- Chapter 8 Capacity control of a reciprocating compressor: a case study 159
- Chapter 9 Improvement in quality of maintenance of air compressor 165
- Chapter 10 Future prospects in compressor technology 179
- Index 199
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- About the editors VII
- List of contributing authors IX
- Contents XIII
-
Section I: Blowers
- Chapter 1 Introduction to fans and blowers 1
- Chapter 2 Positive displacement blowers 37
- Chapter 3 Dynamic blowers: classification, characteristics, applications, and industrial scalability 55
- Chapter 4 Efficiency and industrial scale-up of blowers and compressors 71
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Section II: Compressors
- Chapter 5 Introduction to compressors 93
- Chapter 6 Compressor applications and comparative analysis in process industries 121
- Chapter 7 Prediction of compressor performance using artificial neural network 137
- Chapter 8 Capacity control of a reciprocating compressor: a case study 159
- Chapter 9 Improvement in quality of maintenance of air compressor 165
- Chapter 10 Future prospects in compressor technology 179
- Index 199
