Operation Parameers with Diferent Feed

i/l 1st stage dis 1st atg Delta 1st stg comp 2nd stg dis 2nd stg 2nd stg
I/l pr
Feed temp pr P ratio pr delta P comp ratio
Units Kg/cm2g Deg C Kg/cm2g Kg/cm2g Kg/cm2g
99.5% H2 17.2 20.8 43.72 26.52 2.542 111.9 68.18 1.55946935
99.5% H2 17.83 19.6 45.71 27.88 2.564 112 66.29 1.45022971
99.5% H2 17.75 15.02 45.66 27.91 2.572 111.4 65.74 1.43977223
90% H2 12.26 26.3 35.59 23.33 2.903 113.6 78.01 2.19190784
90% H2 12.72 21.2 35.61 22.89 2.800 113.1 77.49 2.17607414
90% H2 12.83 18.7 35.83 23 2.793 112.6 76.77 2.14261792
99.5% H2 17.56 16.1 46.92 29.36 2.672 111.7 64.78 1.38064791
94.5% H2 14.13 13.5 39.48 25.35 2.794 111.7 72.22 1.82928065
94.5% H2 14.13 13.5 39.41 25.28 2.789 111.6 72.19 1.83176859
1st stg dis 2nd stg dis
temp temp
Deg C Deg C
141.5 154.6
137.2 150.5
133.1 147.6 Day 1
122.2 145.4
122.2 145.9
120.2 143.8 Day 2
135 142
133.9 153
133.1 153.2 Day 3
 Operation Parameters with
1st Stage 1st Stage Discharge 1st Stage
Feed 1st Stage Suction Suction
Pressure Pressure DP
Temp

Units Kg/cm2g Kg/cm2A °C Kg/cm2g Kg/cm2A Kg/cm2

99.5% H2 17.20 18.23 21 43.72 44.75 26.52
99.5% H2 17.83 18.86 20 45.71 46.74 27.88
99.5% H2 17.75 18.78 15 45.66 46.69 27.91

90% H2 12.26 13.29 26 35.59 36.62 23.33

90% H2 12.72 13.75 21 35.61 36.64 22.89
90% H2 12.83 13.86 19 35.83 36.86 23.00

99.5% H2 17.56 18.59 16 46.92 47.95 29.36

99.5% H2 14.13 15.16 14 39.48 40.51 25.35
99.5% H2 14.13 15.16 14 39.41 40.44 25.28

Art's Notes & Comments:

● The compression ratio of each stage is the product of the ABSOLUTE discharge p
● Note that when the 1 stage suction pressure of the 90% H2 flow is increased by
st

● No flow diagram, P&ID, or process description is given. It is assumed that the fe

● No information is given on the capacity control(s) and it is assumed that the com
● It is assumed that the 2nd stage discharge pressure of the compressor is held con
● No information is given on the cylinder lubrication feature - lubed or non-lubed;
● Although the service is not severe, it is taxing on a machine that is double-acting
high speed - especially for Hydrogen, a very small molecule.
● A manufacturer's detailed data sheet (such as API 618 Data Sheet) is needed to
● A discharge temperature on an oil-lubricated cylinder should be around 300 °F (
an alarm point and 350 °F (175 °C) is the shutdown temperature. These alarm p
The potential hazards are oil ignition and explosion (in air service) or oil coking a
● The capacity or size of the compressor and driver are not given.
● I would normally specify a 3-stage, oil lubricated compressor for this application
● Depending on the type and present condition of the piston rings on this double
 causing some re-compression and elevating the discharge pressure(s). This is ha
Certainly, a super-high rpm of 1,500 rpm is going to favor fast piston ring wear a
fast rpm machine. This type of machines are not meant for application as depen
where they are depreciated at a very fast rate just as everything else in the oil p
● More information is needed on the compressor: Make, model, type, cylinder siz
peration Parameters with Different Feed
1st stge 1st Stage
Compression Disch 2nd Stage Suction 2nd Stage Discharge 2nd Stage
Pressure Pressure DP
ratio Temp
RC °C Kg/cm2g Kg/cm2A Kg/cm2g Kg/cm2A Kg/cm2
2.45 142 43.51 44.54 111.9 112.9 68.18
2.48 137 45.50 46.53 112.0 113.0 66.29
2.49 133 45.45 46.48 111.4 112.4 65.74

2.75 122 35.38 36.41 113.6 114.6 78.01

2.66 122 35.40 36.43 113.1 114.1 77.49
2.66 120 35.62 36.65 112.6 113.6 76.77

2.58 135 46.71 47.74 111.7 112.7 64.78

2.67 134 39.27 40.30 111.7 112.7 72.22
2.67 133 39.20 40.23 111.6 112.6 72.19

f the ABSOLUTE discharge pressure divided by the ABSOLUTE suction pressure - it does not relate to the gau
90% H2 flow is increased by 5 kg/cm2 (71 psi), the compression ratio increases dramatically.
en. It is assumed that the feed stream is supplied evenly and in a controlled manner.
d it is assumed that the compressor is allowed to run at rated speed and capacity in each stage.
f the compressor is held constant by a back-pressure control valve on the discharge stream.
eature - lubed or non-lubed; it is not known if this compressor is a new purchase or used (from another applic
machine that is double-acting (on both stages?) and running at 1,500 rpm. This is considered as an excessive,

18 Data Sheet) is needed to evaluate the compressor's rated operation and present results.
r should be around 300 °F (148 °C) as recommended by API standards. This temperature is normally used a
temperature. These alarm points are related to the limits of the lubricating oil used - not to the machine itse
in air service) or oil coking and sludge creation.
e not given.
mpressor for this application running a conservative 300-400 rpm. This would reduce discharge temperatures
piston rings on this double acting machine, there might be ring wear - particularly in the 2 nd stage - that is
harge pressure(s). This is hard to speculate without past compressor operating records and history.
favor fast piston ring wear as well as bearings and valves. That is the price you pay when you specify a cheap
eant for application as dependable process compressors. They are designed and employed out in the oil patc
everything else in the oil patch. They are not meant for the usual 10-15 year operating life.
ke, model, type, cylinder sizes, rod size, configuration, capacity control, driver specifications, etc., etc.
 2nd stge 2nd Stage
Compression Disch
ratio Temp
RC °C
2.54 155
2.43 151 Day 1
2.42 148

3.15 145
3.13 146 Day 2
3.10 144

2.36 142
2.80 153 Day 3
2.80 153

ure - it does not relate to the gauge pressures.

es dramatically.

acity in each stage.

charge stream.
hase or used (from another application?)
is is considered as an excessive,

resent results.
s temperature is normally used as
oil used - not to the machine itself.

d reduce discharge temperatures (and wear).

cularly in the 2 nd stage - that is
 ng records and history.
ou pay when you specify a cheaper,
and employed out in the oil patch
ar operating life.
r specifications, etc., etc.