Local Atmospheric Pressure

Introduction

This application uses the elevation to determine the local atmospheric pressure at the given elevation.

Case Guide

Part 1: Create Case

  1. Select the Local Atmospheric Pressure application from the Compressor Module
  2. To create a new case, click the “Add Case” button
  3. Enter Case Name, Location, Date and any necessary notes.
  4. Fill out all required Parameters.
  5. Make sure the values you are inputting are in the correct units.
  6. Click the CALCULATE button to overview results.

Input Parameters

  • Enter Elevation (ft)

Part 2: Outputs/Reports

  1. If you need to modify an input parameter, click the CALCULATE button after the change.
  2. To SAVE, fill out all required case details then click the SAVE button.
  3. To rename an existing file, click the SAVE As button. Provide all case info then click SAVE.
  4. To generate a REPORT, click the REPORT button.
  5. The user may export the Case/Report by clicking the Export to Excel icon.
  6. To delete a case, click the DELETE icon near the top of the widget.

Results

  • Local Atmospheric Pressure (ft)

References

  • Engineering Data Book, Volume 1, Gas Processors Suppliers Association, Tenth Edition
  • Compressor Station Operation, Book T-2, GEOP, American Gas Association (A.G.A.)
  • Compressor Selection and Sizing, Royce N. Brown, Second Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing

Updated on September 15, 2023

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