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10: Gas—Compression

Compressors........................................................................................ 269
Performance calculations for reciprocating compressors ................. 270
Estimating suction and discharge volume bottle sizes for pulsation
control for reciprocating compressors ........................................... 272
Compression horsepower determination........................................... 274
Generalized compressibility factor..................................................... 276
Nomograph aids in diagnosing compressor cylinder ills .................. 277
Centrifugal Compressor Data ..............................278
Centrifugal compressor performance calculations............................ 278
Nomographs for estimating compressor performance ..................... 282
Estimate hp required to compress natural gas................................. 287
Estimate compressor hp where discharge pressure is 1,000psi ...... 287
Calculate brake horsepower required to compress gas.................... 288
How to find the size fuel gas line for a compressor station.............. 288
Estimate engine cooling water requirements.................................... 289
Estimate fuel requirements for internal combustion engines.......... 289
Estimating fuel requirements for compressor installation ............... 290

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