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Four different types of drivers for gas compressors are: electric motors, gas expanders, steam turbines, and internal-combustion engines. Suggest when each might be appropriate. How would you estimate operating costs for each of these drivers? Ignore such add-ons as maintenance,

Four different types of drivers for gas compressors are: electric motors, gas expanders, steam turbines, and internal-combustion engines. Suggest when each might be appropriate. How would you estimate operating costs for each of these drivers? Ignore such add-ons as maintenance, operating labor, and overhead.

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