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by chem51
16 Aug 2026, 15:03
Forum: Process & Control Engineers
Topic: Gas molecular weight & compressor surge
Replies: 2
Views: 241

Gas molecular weight & compressor surge

Gas molecular weight has an impact on compressor surge as when it reduces.
What are the factors which should be considered during an on-going site operation with continuous feed?
A surge may be linked to feed changes?
by chem51
16 Aug 2026, 15:00
Forum: Chemical Engineers
Topic: Pump Suction Pressure during Startup
Replies: 0
Views: 213

Pump Suction Pressure during Startup

Why is it recommended to monitor the pump suction pressure during startup and not the discharge pressure?
by chem51
07 Aug 2026, 09:37
Forum: Operation Engineers
Topic: Safeguards of non-functioning compressor anti-surge valve
Replies: 4
Views: 888

Re: Safeguards of non-functioning compressor anti-surge valve

Many modern compressor control systems include dedicated surge detection based on:
Rapid flow reversals
Pressure oscillations
High-frequency vibration
Characteristic changes in differential pressure
If surge is detected repeatedly or for a defined duration, protective action is initiated, typically ...
by chem51
30 Jul 2026, 20:37
Forum: Chemical Engineers
Topic: Asset Integrity & Process Safety
Replies: 2
Views: 1067

Asset Integrity & Process Safety

What is the reason that the definition of asset Integrity and process safety sometimes is used interchangeably?
In my opinion, they are having distinct funtions.
by chem51
30 Jul 2026, 20:35
Forum: Process & Control Engineers
Topic: Flow orifice sizing
Replies: 2
Views: 2419

Re: Flow orifice sizing

Some of the old links do not seem to be working anymore.