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Cooldude101

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What is the most efficient method of capacity control for a centrifugal compressor?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Which piping pressure drop has the greatest effect on the compressor's compression ratio?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

The most efficient form of capacity control for a centrifugal compressor is to regulate the speed.

Answer to Question 2

Pressure drop in the suction line has the most effect on a compressor's compression ratio.




Cooldude101

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Reply 2 on: Jul 26, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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