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balance line in compressors.

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ris2

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What is the balance line used for? How does it operate?
 
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.
 
Check out thread407-69043 (balancing drum). A good explanation from JJPellin. Different equipment, different fluids but same principle.
 
zdas04,

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