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 ...

Combining periodic in-person monitoring with a prognostics method for estimating rotational position from pressure readings enhances the ability to predict and address potential failures in ...

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 ...

Zahroof Valves Inc. (ZVI), established with a focus on improving the performance of reciprocating compressors through the introduction of its innovative compressor valve and 10-year warranty, recently ...

The award-winning StraightFlo valve from Zahroof utilizes a revolutionary design with a straight through flow path that reduces compressor power, increases throughput, extends run time, reduces ...