API 617 Centrifugal Compressor - Vertically Split

These compressors are used both for high pressure applications such as natural gas compression and injection onshore, offshore and on FPSO, and for low / medium pressure applications such as ammonia, urea and methanol synthesis, and refinery recycle.
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Design Philosophy

The compressor casing consists of a cylinder closed by two end covers, and is therefore referred to as a "barrel" type. Our range of production covers all market needs from very standardized equipment to cutting-edge compression solutions such as 1000 bar re-injection compressors. When it is needed, special materials are used for sour or acid gas applications, and we are experienced in the design and construction of packages for both on-shore and off-shore applications driven by gas turbines, steam turbines and electric motor drives.
We can also provide the complete range of products for installations including turbines, compressors, control systems, air coolers, valves and other auxiliary equipment as a single source supplier.

Applications

High Pressure Applications
  • Gas Re-injection
  • Gas Lift
Low to Medium Pressure Applications
  • Gas Processing & Gas Export
  • Gas Storage & High Pressure Pipelines
  • LNG
  • Syngas & Fertilizers
  • Refineries & Petrochemicals
  • Ethylene & Derivatives

Testing Capabilities

The units can be string or full-load tested in our shop, with both ASME PTC 10 type I or type II criteria, thus concentrating the responsibility for the complete train in the hands of a single source supplier.

Internal test rigs with electric motor drivers and steam turbines are available for standard shop tests and open loop air performance tests.

External test rigs with special facilities for string and full load tests of complete turbocompression trains ensure full compliance with customer-specific requirements.

Our Virtual Witness System allows customers to monitor tests remotely and securely via the Internet.

In addition to open-loop air and closed-loop gas options, and full-load, full-pressure mechanical testing, we offer a new high speed balancing system.

Performance & Product Characteristics

  • Vertically split casings (barrel type) with one or two covers.
  • Tilting pad journal bearings, double acting pad thrust bearings with flooded or direct lubrication; magnetic bearings also available.
  • End shaft seals: mechanical seals, oil seals, labyrinth seals, and dry gas seals
  • Impellers 2D or 3D, "closed type," manufactured using milling, welding or brazing processes
  • Stationary components optimized through CFD and testing
  • Materials available for handling sour and acid gas
  • High efficiency seals
Design for High Pressure Applications
  • Capacity range: up to 15000 m3/h
  • Pressure: up to 1000 bar
Design for Low to Medium Pressure Applications
  • Capacity range: up to 50,000 m3/h
  • Pressure: up to 200 bar

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