Determine the guideline pressure drop and pressure pulsation levels
Reference: API standard 618 Fourth edition, section 3.9.2 "Design Approaches"
Instructions:
Enter the operating speed of the compressor
Enter the suction and discharge pressures for each stage
Press the "API 618 guidelines" button
Cautions/Tips:
Atmospheric pressure is assumed to be 14.0 psi
The systems do not have in integral separator
In some cases compressor performance is not adversely impacted if the pressure drop from one system is over guideline provided other systems are sufficiently below guideline to compensate.
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