Hi,
I am trying to analyze as part of hazard review the impact of loss of cooling to all coolers of a multi-stage centrifugal compressor.
For example, I have a 3 stage centrifgal compressor, with two inter-stage coolers and one aftercooler on the 3rd stage discharge.
What will happen when we lose cooling water to all coolers, specifically on the 1st and 2nd stage?
1. Is there a theoretical equation to calculate the theoretical maximum temperature at each stages discharge, and check against the MAWT or design temperature of casing / suction KO drums?
Do I need to take into account the spill-back valve is recycling back hotter gas back to the suction of each stages when determining the max temperature at the discharge?
2. Will the pressure rise beyond the casing MAWP or reach the discharge PSV setpoint for a higher suction temperature?
I was reading some article that says suction temperature has little impact on the discharge pressure since the power is constant.
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