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TOOLS AND CALCULATORS

The following calculators are provided as a help to our customers for a first quantitative evaluation of basic compressor parameters. You are invited to ask our the expert for more refined calculations.

Reciprocating compressor power calculation

Evaluation of the power in function of the duty to be performed

IGCC COMPRESSOR START-UP FAILURE

Impeller destroyed twice at first start-up. Lateral analysis revealed wrong clearance on bearings being the cause. Clearance correction was the solution

HIGH SPEED ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH SIGNIFICANT VIBRATIONS

High vibrations were encountered during the commissioning of a permanent-magnet electric motor detected with the detailed lateral analysis. The rotor had to be re-designed to avoid the first critical speed within the operating range.

Reciprocating compressor sizing

Preliminary evaluation of main compressor parameters in function of the duty to be performed

Maximum allowable pressure pulsations

Calculation of the maximum allowable pressure pulsations at various points of the compressor, in accordance with API 618 standards.