Reciprocating Compressor Rating estimates capacity, power required and rod load for
compressing a gas mixture from an Inlet Pressure to Desired Outlet pressure for a given cylinder diameter, rod diameter, stroke length and RPM.
Process Conditions
Pressure InPSIA
Pressure OutPSIA
Temperature In°F
Cp/Cv, k
Z at Inlet (Z1)
Z at Outlet (Z2)
Mechanical Conditions
Cylinder Dia. (ID)inch
Rod Dia. (OD)inch
Stroke Lengthinch
RPM
Mechanical Eff.%
Adiabatic Eff.%
Crank End
Cylinder Clear.%
Head End
Cylinder Clear.%
Pressure
Temperature
Length
Power
Force
Volume Flowrate
Million standard cubic feet per minute @ 14.7 psia & 60°F