Problems with the commissioning of inter-stage condensing compressors
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There is a three-stage reciprocating compressor; since the medium involved are light hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon condensate is formed after compression and condensation, which reduces the gas volume at the inlet of the next stage. So when setting conditions for the manufacturer, should the nitrogen conditions during testing be included, as nitrogen does not condense after compression, and thus the inlet flow rate to the next stage is not reduced. Will pressure buildup occur in the intermediate stages if testing is carried out using nitrogen?
Use nitrogen; no full-load testing is required.