Compression Machinery for Oil and Gas [Hardcover]

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

Section 1: Fundamentals of Compression 1. Oil and Gas Compressor Basics 2. Centrifugal Compressors 3. Reciprocating Compressors 4. Compression System Design and Analysis 5. Compressor Testing

Section 2: Types of Equipment 6. Centrifugal Compressor 7. Reciprocating Compressor 8. Screw Compressor 9. Integrally Geared Compressors 10. Drivers

Section 3: Applications 11. Upstream Gas Gathering 12. Reinjection? 13. Gas Lift 14. Gas Plant 15. Pipeline Compression 16. Gas Storage 17. Refinery 18. LNG 19. Fuel Gas Compression 20. Relevant Standards

Section 4: Technology Developments 21. Wet Gas Compression 22. Subsea Compression 23. Downhole Compression 24. Hermetically Sealed Compression 25. Linear Motor Compression 26. Supersonic Compression 27. Isothermal Compression 28. Dry Gas Seals

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