Abstract: The cylinder is an important component of reciprocating compressor, and the pressure loss of the internal flow field influences directly the energy efficiency of the compressor. Based on CFD ...

Traditional compressor monitoring has focused on velocity vibration and rod drop. Hardy provides two additional measurement techniques, Impact and Triangulated Rod Drop, that were developed especially ...

This is the first of three articles that describe BP’s experience with reciprocating compressor damage from liquids intrusion at two facilities, in Oklahoma and Alaska. Due to the different damage ...