Zahroof Valves Inc. (ZVI), established with a focus on improving the performance of reciprocating compressors through the introduction of its innovative compressor valve and 10-year warranty, recently ...

The volume flow of reciprocating compressors is controlled in many systems today. The spectrum of options ranges from simple bypass control, to variable clearance pocket control, to speed control. In ...

The performance and long-term references of these valves should be considered carefully. Sophisticated evaluations are required to highlighting clearly advantages and disadvantages compared to ...

The StraightFlo valve is a direct drop-in replacement for existing compressor valves that can be fitted to all commercial reciprocating compressors. It offers improved reliability, extends the service ...

Selection and sizing Today, most reciprocating compressor manufacturers provide powerful sizing software to aid engineers, chiller packagers, and end users for the compressor sizing and selection.

Dresser-Rand has launched its new Magnum® HammerHead™ valve. Specifically designed for high molecular weight applications at both low and high compressor speeds, the new valve can be applied to all ...

In a move underscoring the company’s expanded global reach and enhanced resources, reciprocating compressor valve maker Zahroof Valves Inc. will now operate under the Atlas Copco brand. The brand ...

Minimal valve losses equal improved compressor efficiency Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) were used to develop the HammerHead valve’s geometry, improving the valve ...

Large reciprocating compressors have high power requirements, sometimes running in the range of megawatts. Integrating them into complex processes with side streams or multi-stream compression ...