Forsthoffer's rotating equipment handbooks / Volume 4: Auxiliary bSystems W.E. (Bill) Forsthofferb

Auxiliary system types and functions -- The reasons for inherently low auxiliary system reliability -- Auxiliary system component design -- the pumping unit -- Component design control valves and instrumentation -- Component design coolers, filters and transfer valves -- Auxiliary system function summary -- Auxiliary system specifications -- System design audit and factory testing -- Assuring and maintaining auxiliary system reliability -- Lubrication system overview and types -- Compressor seal system overview and types -- Seal system component design and preventive maintenance -- Seal system -- the contaminated seal oil drain system -- Dry gas seal systems -- Combined lube and seal systems -- Separate lube and seal systems -- Buffer gas system overview -- Buffer gas system operation and preventive maintenance -- Pump flush system overview -- Pump single seal flush system -- Pump tandem and double seal flush system -- Conversion to metric system.

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