In this article, we learn about the Reciprocating Compressor Piston Rod Load – Principle and Calculation method. The compressor rod load exceed the recommended rod load (ie., Combined Rod Load) of a reciprocating compressor leads to major compressor failure. For this reason, it is important to understand the rod load during the design stage and startup of the compressor. Loads … [Read more...]
How To Read A Centrifugal Compressor Performance Curve
In the article, we learn about how to read a Centrifugal Compressor Performance Curve. If you are new to the compressor, this article will definitely make yourself familiar with the centrifugal compressor performance curve. If you already know about the centrifugal compressor performance curve, definitely this article will refresh your knowledge. Now let we see the performance … [Read more...]
Centrifugal Pump Impeller Tip Speed – Calculation, Significant, Limitation
In this article, we will learn about the Centrifugal Pump Impeller Tip Speed – Calculation, Significant, Limitation. The impeller tip speed plays a vital role in the centrifugal pump handling liquid containing solid particles. Engineers to take extreme care to check the impeller tip speed during the engineering phase. The improper selection may lead to the continuous problem … [Read more...]
Mechanical Seal Vs Gland Packing
In this article, we will see the difference between the mechanical seal and gland packing (Mechanical Seal Vs Gland Packing). Although mechanical seals had been around for many decades and now it replaced gland packing in many application. But still, gland packing’s are used in many applications such as fire water pumps, effluent water pumps, valve packing’s, etc, [To … [Read more...]
Oil Free Vs Oil Lubricated Screw Compressor
In this article, we will see the difference between Oil Free Screw Compressor and Oil Lubricated Screw Compressor. Oil Free Vs Oil Lubricated Screw Compressor S.no Description Oil-Free Screw Compressor Oil Lubricated Screw Compressor 1 Process Gas Compatibility The process gas is completely free of oil, there is no contamination and therefore any gas can … [Read more...]