Compressors : how to achieve high reliability & availability / Heinz P. Bloch, Fred K. Geitner.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction, compression principles, and internal labyrinths -- 2. Selection factors for process compressors -- 3. Operating characteristics of turbocompressors -- 4. Wet and dry gas seals for centrigual compressors -- 5. Bearings, stability, and vibration guidance -- 6. Lube and seal oil systems -- 7. Impellers and rotors -- 8. Compressor maintenance and surveillance highlights -- 9. Inspection and repair guidelines for rotors -- 10. Machinery quality assessment -- 11. Compressor failure analysis overview -- 12. Reciprocating compressors: background and overview -- 13. Compressor operation and capacity control -- 14. Reciprocating compressor maintenance -- 15. Maintenance and operations interfaces -- 16. Surveillance, monitoring, and troubleshooting reciprocating compressors -- 17. Reciprocating compressor upgrading, rebuilding, and remanufacturing -- 18. Training competent compressor engineers.