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Abstract
The purpose of this section is to define how this manual is organized in order to
help the reader quickly find appropriate information. A Quick-Reference Guide
(Figure 50-1) is provided to highlight areas of the manual pertaining to most jobs.

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Scope and Application

The Compressor Manual has been written for convenient reference by Company
personnel engaged in technical work on compressors. It is directed both to entry-
level personnel and non-specialists regardless of experience.
It covers the most commonly used compressors, focusing on four areas: fundamen-
tals; specifying and purchasing compressors; troubleshooting; and modifying
compressors. This manual should in no case be used as a substitute for sound
engineering judgment.
This manual contains guidelines and specifications to be used by Company
personnel. It can be used as is, or modified for local organizational or geographic
preferences, priorities, or experiences. This especially pertains to specifications.
The intent is to provide practical, useful information based on Company experi-
ence. Therefore, forms have been included in the front of the manual for your
convenience in suggesting changes. Your input and experience are important for
improving subsequent printings and keeping this manual up-to-date.

Organization
The Compressor Manual is part of a four-volume set on machinery:
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Drivers
• General Machinery and Support Systems
These manuals are interrelated; therefore, a list of cross references has been devel-
oped to assist you in finding related subject matter. (Please refer to the Cross-Refer-
ence Chart, Figure 50-2.)
Each machinery manual is organized using different-colored tabs to accommodate
each user in finding the appropriate level of information quickly. In summary:
• White tabs identify general-purpose topics.
• Blue tabs are Engineering Guidelines.
• Gray tabs are used for Specifications, Data Sheets, Data Sheets Guides, and
related industry standards (API).
• A Red tab is included for local documents.

Part I—Engineering Guidelines

This part of the manual contains: 1) information on principles of operation; 2)
examples of typical equipment; 3) criteria for equipment selection; 4) thermo-
dynamics; and 5) installation, precommissioning, and troubleshooting checklists.

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Part II—Specifications
This part of the manual contains: 1) general instructions for specifying and
purchasing compressors; 2) model specifications, data sheets, and data-sheet
instructions that can be copied or modified to local preferences; 3) industry stan-
dards (API) for commonly-employed compressors.

Other Company Manuals

The text sometimes refers to documents in other Company manuals. These docu-
ments carry the prefix of that manual. The prefixes are defined here:
Prefix Company Manual
CIV Civil and Structural
CMP Compressor
COM Coatings
CPM Corrosion Prevention and Metallurgy
DRI Driver
ELC Electrical
EXH Heat Exchanger and Cooling Tower
FFM Fluid Flow
HTR Fired Heater and Waste Heat Recovery
ICM Instrumentation and Control
IRM Insulation and Refractory
MAC Machinery Support Systems
NCM Noise Control
PIM Piping
PMP Pump
PPL Pipeline
PVM Pressure Vessel
TAM Tank
UTL Utilities
WEM Welding

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Fig. 50-1 Compressor Manual Quick-Reference Guide

Task Compressor Manual Sections
Specifying and Purchasing a new compressor 2100
Learning background information about:
• Thermodynamics (compression fundamentals) 130
• Compressors 100, 200, 300
• Lube-, Seal-, and Control-Oil Systems 200, API 614
• Instrumentation and Controls 200, 300
Troubleshooting 800
Developing Purchase Specifications Model Specifications (Specifications Volume)
Filling out a Data Sheet Data Sheet Guide (where available)
Selecting the best category for a compressor 150
Selecting appropriate inspection and testing for new 600, Data Sheet Guides
compressors
Preparing an Installation Checklist
Preparing a Precommissioning Checklist 700
Locating information related to compressors (founda- See Cross-Reference Chart (Figure 50-2)
tions, alignment, balancing, lubrication, couplings,
bearings)
Retrofitting 200, 300
Predictive Maintenance 800

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Fig. 50-2 Machinery Manuals Cross-Reference Chart (1 of 2)

General
Pumps Compressors Drivers Machinery
Alignment X
Application and Selection X X X X
Balancing X
Bearings X
Compression Fundamentals X
Compressors, Centrifugal X
Compressors, Integral X
Compressors, Reciprocating X
Couplings X
Critical Speed X
Lateral X
Torsional X
Design Audits X
Emission Control X
Engines X
Equipment Mounting X
Equipment Preservation X
Forced-Lube Systems X
Foundations X X X
Gas Turbines X
Gears, Gearboxes X
Generators X
Grouting X
Hydraulic Calculations X
Inspection and Testing X X X X
Installation X X X X
Instrumentation & Control X X X X
Lube-Seal Oil System Cleanup X
Lubrication X
Machinery Protection Systems X
Materials X X X X
Mechanical Seals X

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Fig. 50-2 Machinery Manuals Cross-Reference Chart (2 of 2)

General
Pumps Compressors Drivers Machinery
Mothballing X
Motors, Induction X
Motors, Synchronous X
Oil Mist X
Oil-Field V-Belts X
Performance Monitoring X X X
Process Piping Arrangement X X
Pulsation Control X X
Pumps, Centrifugal X
Pumps, Metering X
Pumps, Reciprocating X
Pumps, Rotary X
Residual Imbalance Procedure X
Rotordynamics X
Seal-Oil Systems X
Specification & Purchasing X X X X
Startup X X X X
Steam Turbines, General X
Steam Turbines, Special X
Troubleshooting X X X X
Vibration Monitors X

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