| dc.description.abstract | Reciprocating and centrifugal compressor similarities/ differences
-How do they work? (Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy, PE, KE, …)
-History of compressors
– Timeline, major advances
– Configurations, straight-through, back-to-back, compound, side
streams, double-flow
-Markets served
-Pressure containment
– Case
– Nozzles and flang
-Selection Process
– Aerodynamic Selection
– Mechanical Design
– Rotordynamic Design Impellers
– Design Basics
-Stationary Aero Components
– Inlet, inlet guide
– Diffuser, vaned and vaneless, LSD
– Volute and collector
– Return bend / Return channel
-Compressor Performance
– Nomenclature
– Impact of Operating Conditions
– Internal Leakage
– Surge Control
-Rotordynamics
– Critical speed maps
– Synchronous unbalance response
– Stability, log decrement
– Damper seals
– Bearings, seals
– TP, Sleeve, magnetic
– Squeeze film damper
– Steady state and transient torsional
-Stress analysis
– Impeller dynamics
-Acoustics
-Seals
– Gas seals
– Oil film seals
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