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Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, vii

PREFACE, ix

1 RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS 1
Introduction. What Is a Compressor? How Compressors Work.
Methods of Compression. Types of Compressors. Compressor
Definitions. Pressure. Pressure Definitions Associated with
Compressors. Theory of Reciprocating Compressors.
Characteristics of Reciprocating Compressors. Compressor Type
Selection, Reciprocating Compressor Cylinder Arrangements.

2 DESIGN AND MATERIALS FOR RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR
COMPONENTS 44
Materials of Construction. Non-Lubricated or Oil-Free Cylinder
Construction. Piston Rod Column or Frame Loading. Disturbing or
Shaking Forces. Foundations for Reciprocating Compressors.
Compressor Piping and Pulsation. Design Overview of Labyrinth
Piston Compressors.

3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF RECIPROCATING
COMPRESSORS 107
Lubrication of Reciprocating Compressors. Operational Problems
and Maintenance of Compressor Valves. Compressor Piston Rod
Packing. Compressor Control Systems. Compressor Cylinder
Cooling. Non-Lubricated Compressor Maintenance. Labyrinth-
Piston Compressors.
4 OVERHAUL AND REPAIR OF RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS 227

Rule of Thumb for General Running Clearances. Compressor
Alignment. Web Deflection Measurements. Compressor Cylinder