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Why Reciprocating Compressors Fail

02/16/2017 By R.C. Costello

Large reciprocating compressors in the petrochemical, refining and natural gas plants can fail for a number of reasons. The paper will give a brief overview on why this happens. The GPSA Data Book provides this summary: “Reciprocating compressors should be supplied with clean gas as they cannot satisfactorily handle liquids and solid particles that may be entrained in the … [Read more...]

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