Description
Compression Machinery for Oil and Gas is the go-to source for all oil and gas compressors across the industry spectrum. Covering multiple topics from start to finish, this reference gives a complete guide to technology developments and their applications and implementation, including research trends. Including information on relevant standards and developments in subsea and downhole compression, this book aids engineers with a handy, single resource that will help them stay up-to-date on the compressors needed for today's oil and gas applications.- Provides an overview of the latest technology, along with a detailed discussion of engineering- Delivers on the efficiency, range and limit estimations for machines- Pulls together multiple contributors to balance content from both academics and corporate research
Table of Contents
Section 1: Fundamentals of Compression1. Oil and Gas Compressor Basics2. Centrifugal Compressors3. Reciprocating Compressors4. Compression System Design and Analysis5. Compressor TestingSection 2: Types of Equipment6. Centrifugal Compressor7. Reciprocating Compressor8. Screw Compressor9. Integrally Geared Compressors10. DriversSection 3: Applications11. Upstream Gas Gathering12. Reinjection 13. Gas Lift14. Gas Plant15. Pipeline Compression16. Gas Storage17. Refinery18. LNG19. Fuel Gas Compression20. Relevant StandardsSection 4: Technology Developments21. Wet Gas Compression22. Subsea Compression23. Downhole Compression24. Hermetically Sealed Compression25. Linear Motor Compression26. Supersonic Compression27. Isothermal Compression28. Dry Gas Seals
