Compressor shut Down
Compressor shut Down
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The Overspeed in the driver, gas drive, became as a result shut Down in the sucction line of reciprocant compressor. Is it possible?
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RE: Compressor shut Down
What is your question? Can low suction pressure result in overspeed? Yes in certain piping configurations. Can overspeed result in a low suction kill? Yes in certain compressor configurations.
David
RE: Compressor shut Down
On reciprocant compressors,where the type contol capacity is manual variation speed. i.e. the capacity is controled by operator, he actuates the fuel- admission valve on the compressor driver to control speed.
If a reciprocant compressor is running and occur a shut down in the suction line pipe, consecuently falls the rate in the suction compressor.
can overspeed result on this situation?
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Lucas
RE: Compressor shut Down
Remember that the power needed by the compressor is in proportion to the cube of the mass flow.
Cut off your suction, the mass flow drops and so does the power needed.
Meanwhile, the driving engine is set up match the prior power demand of the compressor. When the compressor load goes away, the engine still wants to produce the same power. Since there is no load to absorb torque, the engine will speed up to attempt to maintain the same power output.
Imagine driving your car up a steep hill and suddenly depressing the clutch pedal without taking your foot off the gas.