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    Depressurization in HYSYS - Simulation Problem

    Dynamic license is not required for depressurisation run in HYSYS.
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    Compressor stonewall

    Is it true that stonewalling phenomenon in centrifugal compressors does not occur for lighter gases like nitrogen ?
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    Fluid coupling question

    I have a fixed speed motor with a fluid coupling connection to compressor shaft. Variable speed is achieved by scoop tube fluid level control. Can the motor can trip on high power due upsets on process side given that the torque transmission is through a fluid coupling ?
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    rated vs design power

    What is the difference between rated power and design power in a pump performance curve? In general what is the difference between "rated" and "deisgn" ?
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    PD rotary blower performance

    What happens when the suction pressure is higher than discharge pressure in case of a PD rotary blower with the motor switched off? Will the blower start rotating and deliver gas (based on the resistance to flow through the bower)? Or will will the suction pressure buildup and no gas is let out...
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    Cooling tower energy balance

    In a mechanical draft cooling towers, can there be a serious contribution from sensible heat transfer between air and water under any conditions? Or is the heat ransfer largely due to evaporation only?

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