Research on Fluctuating Forces Occurred in Components of Reciprocating Hydrogen Compressors

This paper treats dynamic analysis about reciprocating compressors used in a petroleum refining plant and a petrochemical plant. In order to clarify the cause of damage occurred as a result of long-term operation, we investigated the effects of deterioration around the connecting parts and the sliding parts on the dynamics of the system. Introducing the rigid body model with eleven degrees of freedom, we have determined the model parameters based on beam theory and the Hertz contact theory. By comparison with experimental results, we showed validity of the proposed model. Thus, changes in the characteristics of the middle spring piston rod were found to be a major impact on the dynamics of the system [1].