Practical Guide to Compressor Technology : positive displacement compressor technology, reciprocating process compressor design overview, reciprocating compressor performance and monitoring considerations, labyrinth piston compressors, hypercompressors, metal diaphragm compressors, lobe and sliding vane compressors, liquid ring compressors, reciprocating compressor performance and sizing fundamentals, dynamic compressor technology, design considerations and manufacturing techniques, advanced sealing and bearing systems, couplings, torque transmission and torque sensing, lubrication sealing and control oil system for turbomachinery, compressor control, head-flow curve shape of centrifugal compressors, use of multiple inlet compressors, compressor performance testing.