Compressors
This page provides an overview of the primary categories of natural gas compressor services and a description of the different classifications and types of compressors available to the industry. Adiabatic and polytropic compression theory are discussed with supporting definition of terminology. Actual inlet volume flow * 4.8 Compression ratio * 4.9 Intercooling * 4.10 Power requirement * 4.11 Compressor selection * 4.12 Number of stages of compression * 5 Nomenclature * 6 References * 7 Noteworthy papers in OnePetro * 8 External links * 9 See also Major components and construction features of centrifugal and reciprocating compressors are emphasized. Installation, safety, and maintenance considerations also are discussed in their erspective pages. Compressors used in the oil and gas industry are divided into six groups according to their intended service.
June, 2015
- SPE Disciplines:
- Technology: