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Compressor Selection Screening Tool

The document introduces a compressor screening tool based on a compressor selection chart that can evaluate eleven compressor designs to determine which designs are suitable for a given application based on parameters like flow rate, pressure, temperature. It provides an example of using the tool to analyze a system needing 250 acfm at 1050 psig, identifying either a single stage centrifugal or multistage reciprocating compressor as possible fits. Instructions are given for how to use the tool by entering parameters and viewing the output that calculates flow, compression ratio, and lists suitable compressor designs.

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Compressor Selection Screening Tool

The document introduces a compressor screening tool based on a compressor selection chart that can evaluate eleven compressor designs to determine which designs are suitable for a given application based on parameters like flow rate, pressure, temperature. It provides an example of using the tool to analyze a system needing 250 acfm at 1050 psig, identifying either a single stage centrifugal or multistage reciprocating compressor as possible fits. Instructions are given for how to use the tool by entering parameters and viewing the output that calculates flow, compression ratio, and lists suitable compressor designs.

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Compressor Screening Tool

By: Robert Perez

Author: Robert Perez

The compressor screening tool is based on the “Compressor Selection Chart”


from the GPSA Engineering Data Book, Twelfth Edition, 2004.  The chart
shown in Figure 1 has been simplified so that it only includes screw,
reciprocating, and centrifugal compressors.  The actual screening tool can
simultaneously evaluate eleven types of compressor designs.

To illustrate how compressors can be analyzed using the GPSA method, we


have placed a star in Figure 1 at 250 acfm and 1050 psig to indicate where
you would like your compressor to operate.  For this example, it appears that
either a single stage centrifugal or a multistage reciprocating compressor
design could possibly work.  After the calculated acfm flow and discharge
pressure are evaluated, the screening tool then determines if the various
compressor designs can also handle the required compression ratio.  Those
compressor designs making the final cut are listed as “possible fits.”
Figure 1: Compressor Selection Chart with an example application: 250 acfm
with a discharge pressure of 1050 psig. Note: (1) Based on GPSA
“Compressor Coverage Chart, Twelfth edition, 2004

Analysis Steps:

To use the screening tool, first enter:

1. Suction pressure (gauge)


2. Discharge pressure gauge
3. Design Flow (at Standard Conditions)
4. Suction Temperature
5. Zsuction (Compressibility Factor)

Next, press the “Compressor Screening Tool” button to get to the output
screen.

Steps 1.1 through 1.6 determine 1) the design flow in actual cubic feet per
minute and 2) the compression ratio.

Steps 1.8 through 1.17 list the various compressor types and if they are
suitable for your service.  In this example, a Multistage Compressor or Rotary
Screw Compressor might work for your application.

Notice, that on the input screen (Step 1 page) you can choose from several
unit types.  This capability allows users to evaluate sets of English and Metric
of data.

Here’s the screen shot of the design flow in acfm and compression ratio
calculations:
Here’s the compressor suitability screen shot listing all the viable compressor
designs for your given application:
After you have tested it out, let us know what you think about this expert
calculator.  We would love to know what you think about it.

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