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balance line in compressors.

balance line in compressors.

balance line in compressors.

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What is the balance line used for? How does it operate?

RE: balance line in compressors.

As far as natural gas compressors are concerned, a balance piston line somewhat equalizes axial thrust on the centrifugal compressor rotor due to the pressure differential between inlet and discharge.

RE: balance line in compressors.

Check out Thread407-69043 (balancing drum). A good explanation from JJPellin. Different equipment, different fluids but same principle.

RE: balance line in compressors.

zqew05,
Did you ever work for Amoco?

David Simpson, PE
MuleShoe Engineering
www.muleshoe-eng.com

RE: balance line in compressors.

zdas04,

You sound familiar, please give me some hints.  What projects did you work on>

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