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  1. bicycledisciple

    rQuestionEngineering - What is the work flow of a compressor designer,

    A question was asked here in this forum in 2022 but sadly, no soul has responded to it. As the thread is now closed, below is a reply : reference : https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=495959 The steps, atleast from a centrifugal compressor perspective are : 1. Make sure you have...
  2. bicycledisciple

    New gas compressor with existing coolers

    Hello everyone, This maybe a heat transfer related question as opposed to gas compression but context is within a gas compression application. Requesting some insights from process and/or air cooler specialists. Consider a new replacement centrifugal machine being installed in an existing...
  3. bicycledisciple

    Best centrifugal compressors - operator experience

    Maybe much too general but I'd like to ask anyway, thought it'd be interesting : From your operational experience, what are some of the best (and maybe worst) centrifugal gas compressor designs in the industry you have worked with and why ? What made the difference at the plant? Ron...
  4. bicycledisciple

    Separate lube oil and control oil systems

    In an API steam turbine driven centrifugal gas compressor application, what could be some of the potential reasons for a buyer to insist on separate lube oil and control oil systems ? As in, the control oil for turbine is not from a common reservoir (as is standard practice with some OEMS). Is...

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