Compressor capacity Control Method
Compressor capacity Control Method
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HI All
Which methods of capacity control for a centrifugal compressor is better? WHY?
Which methods of capacity control for a centrifugal compressor is better? WHY?





RE: Compressor capacity Control Method
Could you please be more specific as to the nature of the application and brief process specification for the compressor so that a more meaningful response can be given?
It also helps if you can advise the forum the extent of your familiarity with centrifugal compressors so that the rseponse can be to the point rather than a tutorial.
RE: Compressor capacity Control Method
RE: Compressor capacity Control Method
You really have to state your process goals before you can decide on a method to achieve them.
David Simpson, PE
MuleShoe Engineering
"Belief" is the acceptance of an hypotheses in the absence of data.
"Prejudice" is having an opinion not supported by the preponderance of the data.
"Knowledge" is only found through the accumulation and analysis of data.
RE: Compressor capacity Control Method
If the driver is an electric motor, suction throttling will be more advantageous than speed variation, as the VSD's for larger motors will be an expensive affair.
As other members have noted, you will have to give more details about your process requirements to get satisfactory replies.
Furthermore, after observing from your other threads, I get a feel that you are new to process equipments and are trying to understand the machineries thru the forum. Am not being rude, though this will help you get replies for specific questions, you will not be able to understand the compressors / pumps in totality unless you undergo a professional training / course on turbomachineries and related equipments.
RE: Compressor capacity Control Method
David Simpson, PE
MuleShoe Engineering
"Belief" is the acceptance of an hypotheses in the absence of data.
"Prejudice" is having an opinion not supported by the preponderance of the data.
"Knowledge" is only found through the accumulation and analysis of data.