Compressor – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Compressor?
Compressor is a mechanical device used to raise the pressure of a gas. Compressors can be of three types: axial, centrifugal, or reciprocating. The usual means of providing the required power are electrical motors, steam turbines, or gas turbines.
Examples of Compressor
Compressors are also used to overcome the losses incurred in the long distance transportation of natural gas through transmission lines. This may require large capacity machines operating at essentially constant conditions.
From “Usage of Natural Gas Compressors in the Gas Production Operations”.
In liquefaction plants LNG compressors are likely to have small LNG leaks leading to undesired methane emissions. In addition to the potential environmental impact it is also important to have safety into consideration, remarkably where the more transitions in phase and interface operations will represent also a potentially higher risk of accidental releases.
From “LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) as Fuel”.
Function testing should usually include the gas management system, the monitoring control and alarm systems for the LNG tanks and liquid pumps, valve operation, the gas compressors, heat exchangers, gas combustion units (GCU) and reliquefaction plant, if provided.
From “Guide for Planning Gas Trials for LNG Vessels”.
Pronunciation of Compressor
