RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR VALVE PLATES MATERIAL
RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR VALVE PLATES MATERIAL
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Hello guys,
I am new to this forum and has joined with the intention that it will assist me in getting useful and reliable knowledge from professionals. I have a reciprocating compressor installed in my plant. There are two stages, first stage compress gas upto 4 bar pressure having suction temperature 30oC and discharge temperature 108oC. The second stage compress gas up to 8 bar having suction temperature 43oC and discharge temperature 100oC.
I am looking for material that can be best utilized in compressor suction and discharge valves keeping in consideration above conditions.
Can someone please recommend me any suitable and effective material?
Any other information could be provided if need
I am new to this forum and has joined with the intention that it will assist me in getting useful and reliable knowledge from professionals. I have a reciprocating compressor installed in my plant. There are two stages, first stage compress gas upto 4 bar pressure having suction temperature 30oC and discharge temperature 108oC. The second stage compress gas up to 8 bar having suction temperature 43oC and discharge temperature 100oC.
I am looking for material that can be best utilized in compressor suction and discharge valves keeping in consideration above conditions.
Can someone please recommend me any suitable and effective material?
Any other information could be provided if need





RE: RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR VALVE PLATES MATERIAL
If you have a bad actor, the valve may not be the problem, but you have not offered much information…
RE: RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR VALVE PLATES MATERIAL
The compressor is a double acting two stages equipment handling methane gas most of the time. Piston speed is 3.11 m/s. I have uploaded herewith a snapshot of compressor data sheet for your perusal.
RE: RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR VALVE PLATES MATERIAL
If lubricated, metallic plates are acceptable.
RE: RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR VALVE PLATES MATERIAL
Could you please be specific which metallic material for valve plate and damper plate?
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RE: RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR VALVE PLATES MATERIAL
Very often, materials are chosen for what is being handled sometimes, and also for the minor components in the gas stream.
RE: RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR VALVE PLATES MATERIAL