Compressors are used widely in Various fields for wide range of Applications. Modern compressors are designed to compress the gas streams up to 900 bar. Most of the Chemical Process Industries use compressors to achieve the desired Reaction pressure, Refrigeration effect and to transport gases. Chemical Engineering Site already published articles on Reciprocating Compressor … [Read more...]
Reciprocating Compressor Trips and Safety Aspects
Chemical Process Industries widely employs reciprocating compressor in Various applications and hence it is important to have a better trip and safety system to protect the men and machinery in case of any abnormality. Let us see them in this article in detail. Reciprocating compressor Trips High Suction Temperature Due to cooling water failure to inter coolers, valve … [Read more...]