We are doing a project for petrochemical plant. For air compressors we have received one bid for integrally geared centrifugal compressors. The mfr. has offered the unit with magnetic bearings.
Does anyone has experience of magnetic bearings? How reliable are they. Literature found does mention...
Hi everybody,
This may have become monotonous discussion but I am not clear about the same so posting it.
My understanding is for compressors, capacity is specified in Nm3/hr say 500Nm3/hr. This capacity is defined at discharge of compressor package.
to size the compressor, 500 Nm3/hr wud be...
For items which require infrequent maintenance, can manual trolley hoist be suitable for lifting weight of more than 3 ton? My concern is the pull force required for manual trolleys. For capacities more than 3 ton, the force required is more than 30kg (~15 pound).
With increased force, do...
Which of the lubricator system is better? Divider block or pump to point lubrication?
I came across some literature that divider block is difficult to field adjust to control the different proportion of the flow. If it is difficult to adjust in the field it may not be maintenance/ operation...
