Method of intermediate cooling of compressed gases

摘要

An improved method of cooling compressed gases intermediate successive compressive stages in a multi-stage intercooled compressor system without forming condensate is provided. Cooling water flow to an intercooler intermediate successive compressive stages is regulated as a function of the actual temperature of the gas downstream of the intercooler and a set point temperature generated as a function of a linear approximation relating the inlet dew point temperature and the pressure of the gases downstream of the intercooler.