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Compressors in Perfect Harmony
Details on the controls that make compressors sing.

Compressor Power is not Measured by Amps Alone
PlantServices.com
Use kilowatts or characterize the motor curve to determine operating conditions.

Clear Up a Compressor Conundrum
ChemicalProcessing.com
Readers decipher a compressor surge.

We Want To Know
ChemicalProcessing.com
When was the last time that your plant audited its compressed air system?

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White Papers: In Depth Research

Selecting pressure transmitters to improve centrifugal compressor efficiency
Author: Rosemount
Posted: 03/14/2005
This eight-page PDF whitepaper discusses the importance of transmitter selection for centrifugal compressors. Appropriate selection is especially important in anti-surge and throughput control applications.

Improve Dry Gas Seal Reliability in Centrifugal Compressors
Posted: 11/08/2004
This 15-page paper discusses factors related to design, barrier seals, and operations and maintenance and how to optimize gas seal reliability.

Design the Heat-Transfer-System Expansion Tank Right
Author: Solutia
Posted: 10/11/2004
The design of the expansion tank plays an important role in the successful operation of a heat transfer system using organic fluids. It can contribute to longer fluid life and lower maintenance. This paper describes the proper sizing, piping and valving, instrumenting, and inerting of the tank.

Selecting Pressure Transmitters for Centrifugal Compressors
Posted: 08/27/2004
This paper describes how to select a transmitter based on best practices instead of the "surge-plus-10%" rule. It presents methodologies and tools to minimize unnecessary energy cost without increasing safety risk.

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