May 2015
Rotating Equipment
Use new methods to optimize energy efficiency of hydrogen compressors
Hydrogen (H2) is a key to efficient operation of refinery desulfurization units (DSUs). Process H2, both pure and recycled from DSUs, must be compressed to pressures up to 85 kg/cm2. Centrifugal compr..
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The Author
Vila Forteza, M. - Repsol SA, Petronor, Spain
Marc Vila Forteza is responsible for the rotating machinery/reliability department at Repsol SA’s Petronor refinery at Muskiz, Spain. He has held this position since 2009. He holds an MSc degree in mechanical engineering and a BSc degree in naval engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), in Barcelona, Spain. He has published technical articles on reliability, hydrogen compressors and lubrication management.
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