WHY TO INVEST IN RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY & SAFETY (RAMS) IN RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS courtesy by BAKER HUGHES Investing in reliability, maintainability, availability, and safety (RAMS) in reciprocating compressors in the oil and gas industries can bring numerous benefits and address various concerns. Here are the reasons why such investments are…
Consulting – IMPACTS IN RELIABILITY & COSTS FOR SCHEDULED vs NON-SCHEDULED SHUTDOWNS
IMPACTS IN RELIABILITY & COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHEDULED vs NON-SCHEDULED SHUTDOWNS IN RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS courtesy by SIAD Reliability Impacts: Scheduled Shutdowns: Regularly scheduled shutdowns for reciprocating compressors allow for thorough inspections, maintenance, and preventive measures. During these planned maintenance periods, various actions can be taken to enhance reliability: Inspection and…
Consulting – MATERIALS GUIDELINES AS PER NACE MR0175
MATERIALS GUIDELINES AS PER NACE MR0175 IN RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS (BY API-618) courtesy by BAKER HUGHES API 618 is a standard that provides guidelines for the design and operation of reciprocating compressors. NACE MR0175 is a separate standard issued by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) that provides specific guidelines…
Consulting – COMPRESSOR VALVE DYNAMIC RESPONSE ANALYSIS
COMPRESSOR VALVE DYNAMIC RESPONSE ANALYSIS IN RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS courtesy by BAKER HUGHES In the context of reciprocating compressors and the API-618 standard, the compressor valve dynamic response refers to the ability of the compressor valves to open and close efficiently and accurately in response to the changing operating conditions and…
Consulting – BETTER CHOICE AS DRIVER – INDUCTION MOTOR vs SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR vs STEAM TURBINES vs ENGINES
BETTER CHOICE AS DRIVER – INDUCTION MOTOR vs SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR vs STEAM TURBINES vs ENGINES courtesy by MITSUI ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES USING DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRIVERS IN RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS Using different types of drivers in reciprocating compressors, such as induction motors, synchronous motors, steam turbines, and engines, offers various advantages…
Consulting – BARRING DEVICE – MANUAL vs PNEUMATIC vs ELECTRIC vs FLYWHEEL LOCKING DEVICE
BARRING DEVICE – MANUAL vs PNEUMATIC vs ELECTRIC vs FLYWHEEL LOCKING DEVICE courtesy by SIEMENS DIFFERENCES AMONG SEVERAL TYPES OF ARRANGEMENTS IN BARRING DEVICES The barring device in a reciprocating compressor is used to keep the compressor shaft stationary during maintenance or inspection activities. There are several types of arrangements…
Consulting – CYLINDER DESIGN CLEARANCE (%) vs VOLUMETRIC EFFICIENCY (%)
CYLINDER DESIGN CLEARANCE (%) vs VOLUMETRIC EFFICIENCY (%) IN RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS courtesy by BURCKHARDT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CYLINDER DESIGN CLEARANCE & VOLUMETRIC EFFICIENCY In a reciprocating compressor, the cylinder design clearance and volumetric efficiency are two important factors that can affect the performance of the compressor. Here are the differences between…
Consulting – CRITICAL FACTORS TO DESIGN & SELECT DYNAMIC VALVES
CRITICAL FACTORS TO DESIGN & SELECT DYNAMIC VALVES IN RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS courtesy by HOWDEN The engineering and design of dynamic valves in reciprocating compressors is influenced by various factors that have a significant impact on increasing reliability, maintainability, availability, and safety while reducing critical failures and unscheduled shutdowns. Here are…
Consulting – PULSATION SUPPRESSION DEVICES – ENGINEERING & DESIGN
PULSATION SUPPRESSION DEVICES – ENGINEERING & DESIGN IN RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS courtesy by SIEMENS The engineering and design of pulsation suppression devices in reciprocating compressors play a crucial role in improving reliability, safety, and reducing critical failures and unscheduled shutdowns. These devices are employed to mitigate the negative effects of pressure…
Consulting – CARBON CAPTURE & STORAGE (CO2)
CO2 CAPTURE & STORAGE (CCS) IN RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS courtesy by MITSUI ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES USING RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS FOR CCS Using reciprocating compressors for compressing and storing CO2 underground in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries offers certain advantages and disadvantages. Let’s explore them in the context of improving environmental risks,…