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Anti-surge Valves for Dynamic Compressors

| By Amin Almasi, WorleyParsons Services Pty. Ltd.

One of the most significant limitations on the operation of dynamic compressors (axial and centrifugal compressors) is the low-flow limit known as “surge”. A sudden valve closing, such as for emergency shutdowns or for a suction/discharge…