Design, Testing And Commissioning Of A Synchronous Motor-Gear-Axial Compressor.
Abstract
This paper presents the design features involved in providing two air compressor trains at high efficiency. Testing and commissioning data are also presented, including specific electrical requirements; foundation and assembly features; grade maintained air filter designs at 0.5 in. water drop; torsional features not using soft elastomeric couplings; bearing designs for motor, gear and compressors; and test and commissioning data. The test and commissioning data include torsional data, alignment heat rise data, torsional-lateral interaction on run-up, quadrant inlet vane surge tests with flow and vibration responses, eccentricity plots of journals in bearing, transient responses through criticals, and correlations of predicted vs. actual rotor dynamics responses.
Description
LecturePg. 97-112
Subject
TurbomachinesCollections
Citation
Jackson, Charles; Leader, Malcolm E. (1983). Design, Testing And Commissioning Of A Synchronous Motor-Gear-Axial Compressor.. Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /163674.