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Chapter 14Commissioning and Startup of Turbocompressors14.1 IntroductionAs is evident from Figure 1.1, turbocompressors are applied in four differentconfigurations:14.1.1 Axial and Centrifugal CompressorsAxial compressors can handle large flows with relative low compression ratios. Gasmovement and pressure generation is accomplished by multiple pairs of airfoilswith one pair consisting of a stationary blade and a rotating blade. The rotatingblade accelerates the gas in order to add kinetic energy and then the stator bladedecelerates the fluid to generate pressure. Axial compressors have many pairs orstages of compression in a single casing, 15 stages of compression are not uncom-mon.Flows inside the axial compressor casing are parallel to the axis of rotation.Axial compressors in the process industry are not as numerous as centrifugal com-pressors. Axial compressors operate usually at moderate speeds between 1,800 and3,600 rpm. They are found in most fluid catalytic cracking processes for oil refineries,Figure 14.1:Typical axial process compressor (DEMAG).https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110701074-014
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Chapter 14Commissioning and Startup of Turbocompressors14.1 IntroductionAs is evident from Figure 1.1, turbocompressors are applied in four differentconfigurations:14.1.1 Axial and Centrifugal CompressorsAxial compressors can handle large flows with relative low compression ratios. Gasmovement and pressure generation is accomplished by multiple pairs of airfoilswith one pair consisting of a stationary blade and a rotating blade. The rotatingblade accelerates the gas in order to add kinetic energy and then the stator bladedecelerates the fluid to generate pressure. Axial compressors have many pairs orstages of compression in a single casing, 15 stages of compression are not uncom-mon.Flows inside the axial compressor casing are parallel to the axis of rotation.Axial compressors in the process industry are not as numerous as centrifugal com-pressors. Axial compressors operate usually at moderate speeds between 1,800 and3,600 rpm. They are found in most fluid catalytic cracking processes for oil refineries,Figure 14.1:Typical axial process compressor (DEMAG).https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110701074-014
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Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Foreword VII
  3. Acknowledgements IX
  4. Contents XI
  5. About the Authors XXI
  6. Part I: Laying the Groundwork
  7. Chapter 1. Introduction and Definitions 3
  8. Chapter 2. Project Development and Risk 13
  9. Chapter 3. Planning 42
  10. Chapter 4. Preparation 93
  11. Chapter 5. Reaching Consensus 111
  12. Part II: Execution
  13. Chapter 6. Shaft Sealing Systems 175
  14. Chapter 7. Commissioning and Startup (C&S) of Electric Motors 185
  15. Chapter 8. C&S of Mechanical Drive Steam Turbines 210
  16. Chapter 9. C&S of Gas Turbines 253
  17. Chapter 10. C&S of Internal Combustion Engines 273
  18. Chapter 11. Commissioning of Power Transmission Components 299
  19. Chapter 12. C&S Large Multistage Reciprocating Process Compressors 327
  20. Chapter 13. C&S of Rotary Screw Compressors and Blowers 366
  21. Chapter 14. Commissioning and Startup of Turbocompressors 387
  22. Chapter 15. C&S of Fans and Centrifugal Blowers 435
  23. Chapter 16. C&S of Process Pumps 452
  24. Chapter 17. Outlook and Conclusion 473
  25. Glossary 477
  26. Index 485
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Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Foreword VII
  3. Acknowledgements IX
  4. Contents XI
  5. About the Authors XXI
  6. Part I: Laying the Groundwork
  7. Chapter 1. Introduction and Definitions 3
  8. Chapter 2. Project Development and Risk 13
  9. Chapter 3. Planning 42
  10. Chapter 4. Preparation 93
  11. Chapter 5. Reaching Consensus 111
  12. Part II: Execution
  13. Chapter 6. Shaft Sealing Systems 175
  14. Chapter 7. Commissioning and Startup (C&S) of Electric Motors 185
  15. Chapter 8. C&S of Mechanical Drive Steam Turbines 210
  16. Chapter 9. C&S of Gas Turbines 253
  17. Chapter 10. C&S of Internal Combustion Engines 273
  18. Chapter 11. Commissioning of Power Transmission Components 299
  19. Chapter 12. C&S Large Multistage Reciprocating Process Compressors 327
  20. Chapter 13. C&S of Rotary Screw Compressors and Blowers 366
  21. Chapter 14. Commissioning and Startup of Turbocompressors 387
  22. Chapter 15. C&S of Fans and Centrifugal Blowers 435
  23. Chapter 16. C&S of Process Pumps 452
  24. Chapter 17. Outlook and Conclusion 473
  25. Glossary 477
  26. Index 485
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