A linear control variable yields a uniform surge margin across the full operating range and simplifies both closed-loop and ...

Lower-temperature refrigeration applications often experience frost on their suction lines, compressor end bell, and/or part of the compressor head. When the air’s dew point temperature is reached ...

NO DEBRIS: Robert Inderwise, a Ferguson commissioning agent, was onsite during the commissioning of Fujitsu VRF systems at a residence in New Jersey. During installation, it is important to make sure ...

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 ...

A shift to angular and polar coordinates offers control engineers a more physically rigorous, PID-friendly approach ...

46) discussed the role of changing operating conditions in leading to compressor damage and reviewed details of the Oklahoma incident. The second article reviewed the validation of CFD modeling by on ...

How long an air compressor lasts can come down to its design, workload, environment, and upkeep. Here are the factors that ...