Chapter 13. Compressor controls and protection systems

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Acknowledgements IX
4. Contents XI
5. Chapter 1. Thermodynamics refresher 1
6. Chapter 2. Brief overview of compression machinery 33
7. Chapter 3. Technical briefs on dynamic compressor technology 74
8. Chapter 4. Technical briefs on positive displacement compressors 133
9. Chapter 5. Factory testing of centrifugal compressors 170
10. Chapter 6. Measuring of train performance using torque meters 197
11. Chapter 7. Basic rotordynamics 205
12. Chapter 8. Approaches for sizing lube oil systems 237
13. Chapter 9. Dry Gas Seals, Auxiliaries, and Support Systems 264
14. Chapter 10. Equipment purchasing 290
15. Chapter 11. Design basics of tabletop foundations for machinery engineers 294
16. Chapter 12. Special-purpose couplings 302
17. Chapter 13. Compressor controls and protection systems 322
18. Appendix A. Physical properties of various gases 343
19. Appendix B. Sizing different types of compressors 361
20. Appendix C. Novel mitigation techniques for solving rotor stability problems 411
21. Appendix D. Machinery quality assessment (MQA) 429
22. Index 463