Substantial loads are generated and transmitted by
large reciprocating compressors mounted on concrete
foundations. The loads, which must be transmitted across the
tie-downs connecting a compressor to its foundation, need to
be realistically quantified to see how they affect integrity
of tie-downs and concrete. Forces that should be considered
include gas forces induced by the compression process,
unbalanced inertia forces induced by reciprocating and
rotating motion of compressor components, and forces from
individual throws and cylinders.
Assumptions regarding compressor frame flexibility
strongly influence tie-down fo
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