96/706683 DC : MAY 96

0 INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Scope
1.2 Alternative Designs
1.3 Conflicting Requirements
1.4 Definition of Terms
1.5 Normative References
SECTION 2 - BASIC DESIGN
2.1 General
2.2 Allowable Speeds
2.3 Allowable Discharge Temperature
2.4 Rod and Gas Loads
2.5 Critical Speeds
2.6 Compressor Cylinders
2.7 Valves and Unloaders
2.8 Pistons, Piston Rods and Piston Rings
2.9 Crankcases, Crankshafts, connecting Rods, Bearings
      and Crossheads
2.10 Distance Pieces
2.11 Packing Cases and Pressure Packing
2.12 Compressor Frame Lubrication
2.13 Cylinder and Packing Lubrication
2.14 Materials
2.15 Nameplates and Rotation Arrows
SECTION 3 - ACCESSORIES
3.1 Drivers
3.2 Couplings and Guards
3.3 Reduction Gears
3.4 Belt drives
3.5 Mounting Plates
3.6 Controls and Instrumentation
3.7 Piping and Appurtenances
3.8 Intercoolers and Aftercoolers
3.9 Pulsation and Vibration Control Requirements
3.10 Air Intake Filters
3.11 Special Tools
SECTION 4 - INSPECTION, TESTING AND PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
4.1 General
4.2 Inspection
4.3 Testing
4.4 Preparation for Shipment
SECTION 5 - VENDOR'S DATA
5.1 General
5.2 Proposals
5.3 Contract Data
APPENDICES
A
A.1 Typical Data Sheets
A.2 Purchaser's Checklist
B Required Capacity, Manufacturer's Rated Capacity and
      and no Negative Tolerance
C Piston Rod Runout
D Repairs to Grey or Nodular Iron Castings
E Examples of Typical Logic Diagram Showing Critical
      Functions
F Vendor Drawing and Data Requirements
G Figures and Schematics
H Materials for Major Component Parts
I Distance Piece Vent, Drain and Buffer Systems to
      Minimise Process Gas Leakage
J Reciprocating Compressor Nomenclature
K Inspector's Checklist
L Typical Mounting Plate Arrangement
M Pulsation and Vibration Control Studies
N Guideline for Compressor Gas Piping Design and
      Preparation for an Acoustic Simulation Analysis
O Guidelines for Sizing Low Pass Acoustic Filters
P Compressor Components - Compliance with NACE MR 0175
Q Alarm and Shutdown Systems
Tables
1 Driver Trip Speeds
2 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure for Cylinder Materials
3 Relief Valve Settings
4 Minimum Alarm and Shutdown Requirements
5 Minimum Requirements for Piping Materials
6A Minimum Tubing Wall Thickness
6B Minimum Pipe Wall Thickness
7 ASTM Piping Material Standards
8 Maximum Severity of Defects in Castings

Describes minimum requirements for reciprocating compressors with their drivers, used in the petroleum and natural gas industries, with either lubricated or non-lubricated cylinders. (ISO/DIS 13707)