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GE Oil & GasReciprocating Compressors reliability. refrigeration.000 reciprocating compressors have been installed worldwide. gas storage. LDPE. The success of the current generation of process compressors is the result of constant technological innovation that draws on the global resources and unmatched experience of GE. an ethylene hyper-compressor rated for continuous duty with delivery pressure of up to 3500 bar requires the rigorous application of both modern design tools and proven product experience. GE is a world-leading manufacturer. reliability and innovation. Performance. wherever reliability and long life are essential to business success. gas re-injection. In addition to the original Nuovo Pignone product line. the API 618 compression systems are engineered and offered directly by GE’s Oil & Gas business. gas lift. All of our reciprocating compressors are backed by GE’s Oil & Gas Global Services operation. petrochemicals. For example. USA. Ease of maintenance is one benefit. well proven components. fertilizers. designed and manufactured in Florence. Natural gas applications include wellhead gas gathering. Process applications include refineries. with a complete line of technologically advanced and work-proven API 618 and API 11P machines. Our compressors are designed and manufactured using the Six-Sigma Quality system to deliver products with the highest level of performance. and safety. Today. Typically. vapor recovery. pipeline gas transmission. Over 20. currently built in Oshkosh. 3 .Contents Introduction API 618 Design API 618 Features API 11P High Speed Reciprocating Compressors Packaged Pre-assembled Units Inspection and Testing Quality Assurance Research and Development Global Services Training Applications Frame Ratings 3 4 6 14 16 16 17 17 18 19 20 22 Introduction The current range of GE reciprocating compressors is backed by a full century of experience. start-up and maintenance services anywhere in the world. which has a staff of experts that can provide installation. reliability and availability. Wisconsin. and fuel gas boosting. The modular construction of GE reciprocating compressors is based on the use of standardized. while high-speed API 11P units are available through a network of authorized packagers and distributors that provide complete cost-effective compression packages including a driver (often a direct coupled reciprocating gas engine) and all necessary auxiliaries. boil-off. These capabilities and technologies are employed throughout our lines of reciprocating compressors to provide greater efficiency. Italy. full customization at a reasonable cost is another. and air. the GE product portfolio also includes machines that began as the Gemini brand of high speed reciprocating compressors. API 618 Design Counterweight for Balancing Crankcase (Cast Iron) Crankshaft (Forged Steel) Crosshead (Steel) Sliding Body Ballast for Balancing of Inertia Forces Pulsation Bottles Distance Piece Pneumatic Valve Unloaders for Capacity Control Bearings Main Oil Pump Forged Cylinder Connecting Rod (Die Forged Steel) Piston Piston Rod Rod Packing Cast Cylinder Oil Wiper Packing Cylinder Valve 4 5 . closed body. increasing load capability and reliability still further. HA. HB and all high speed models. Tri-metallic small-end bearing. The traditional central circumferential groove is replaced by two oil feeders positioned at 90 degrees with respect to the area where the maximum pin load occurs. An internal axial channel through the rod ensures reliable lubrication at both big and small ends. to cut the time and cost of maintenance procedures. This solution creates an extremely stiff. cylinders and piston assemblies. 6HG crankcase with transverse spacers in place. galvanic white metal flash). Large openings are provided in the crankcases. They feature a much higher load capacity than the older tri-metallic bearings and do not require any adjustment at installation. Small end bushings are of the tri-metallic type (steel shell. to ensure optimum alignment of crosshead. The crosshead extensions are integral with the crankcase for the small OA. Shoes are completely machinefinished and interchangeable. resulting in an extremely high working life. Bearings can be replaced without removing the shaft: big end and frame main bearings are identical in all machines with an open top frame. Crosshead Crossheads are made of steel and equipped with amply-sized replaceable shoes. Crankshaft All crankshafts are single-piece steel forgings. OC. The main bearings are split in the vertical plane to relieve the most heavily loaded area of surface discontinuities. All medium and high power frames and 4 or 6 cylinder small power frames are equipped with tight-tolerance transverse spacers. Crosshead extension before assembly on the crankcase.API 618 Features Crankcase The compressor crankcases are single piece cast iron castings. fitted above the bearing housings between the two sides of the frame. API 618 Features Bearings Proprietary design AI-Sn (Aluminum-Tin) bi-metallic main and big end bearings are standard on all machines. while in larger frames they are separate components. Crosshead Extensions Crosshead extensions are made of cast iron and machined to exacting tolerances. All feature balancing counterweights to minimize free inertia forces and moments. while others are bolted-on. Longer working life. 6 7 . Counterweights of high-speed machines are integral with the shaft. Connecting rod The connecting rods are made of die-forged steel. Main bearing split in the vertical plane. Specific loads are kept to a minimum. with an even distribution of stresses and strains. leaded bronze layer. They do not require any manual adjustment or shimming. Crosshead extensions of HF frame. All lube oil filters are of the twin type with changeover valve. Cylinder valves GE’s proprietary valves are designed to hold power losses to a minimum. nodular cast iron. a complete range of standard interchangeable valve internals is available for this purpose. frame crosspieces. Standard lube oil coolers are single. Large bore cylinder during assembly. Key features include: • Ability to house different types of valves for maximum efficiency and life of valve internals. anchor bolts. the highest resistance to loosening. piston rod to crosshead. pressurized or purged with inert gas. PEEK is the standard material for rings up to 350 bar. it takes into account all aspects of working conditions. once again a twin arrangement or different types of coolers may be supplied on request. Suction valve assembly. and vented to the atmosphere. • Replaceable liners. This method has many advantages including simple and safe operation. A main mechanical pump driven by the compressor shaft and an auxiliary electric pump with similar flow are standard. in a wide range of materials. including piping pressure pulsations when required. Finger or plug type valve unloaders are available on request. The results of this simulation provide direction for final valve trimming. A dynamic simulation of the behavior of cylinder valve rings is carried out for each application. twin electric motor driven pumps may be supplied. Connecting rod hydraulic tightening. Distance piece All compressors are equipped with distance pieces between the crankcase and the cylinders. among them single or double. shell and tube. Available materials are cast iron. to allow filter maintenance during machine operation. On request. The distance pieces are available in many different configurations. the main threaded connections (piston to piston rod. Cast steel cylinder before assembly of internals. 8 Suction valve components including PEEK rings and finger unloader. repeatability.API 618 Features Hydraulic tightening devices Depending on machine size. simultaneous tightening of parallel tie rods. cast steel and forged steel to accommodate pressure and process requirements. and to control operating temperature. Lube oil console. while ensuring the longest possible life for internal parts. Frame lubrication The crank gear is lubricated by a forced feed system. • Optimization of cooling passages to reduce thermal stress and distortion. and the absence of secondary bending or torsion effects on bolting. Higher safety & reliability. • Wide gas passages to minimize pressure drop. high pressure cylinder bolting) are hydraulically tightened. connecting rod to big end tie rods. for specific applications. The optimum configuration is selected in accordance with the process needs and Customer specifications. 9 . API 618 Features Compressor cylinders The cylinders are designed to achieve the highest reliability. The proprietary design rider band grooves are eccentric with respect to the axis of the piston rod. Cylinder lubrication is of the forced feed type. usually of the same material used for the packing rings. Single pump to point. Lubricated packings above 25 bar and all non-lubricated packings are cooled. and a lower average rod run-out. Packing cups are made of stainless steel. State-of-the-art materials. are available for piston rods and cylinder liners. API 618 Features Construction Materials A wide range of materials is available to suit specific applications. The packing assembly may be configured with one or two gas recovery lines or with inert or sweet gas purging. according to process needs and Customer specification. as preferred. Different types of surface hardening and hard coatings. so that there is a higher protrusion of the rider band in the bottom part of the piston. 11 . Cylinder lube oil console divider block type with a large capacity tank.API 618 Features Piston rod packing and piston sealing elements A complete range of state-of-the-art materials. divider block or a combination of the two systems may be supplied. including PEEK. For example. compressors can be manufactured in accordance with NACE standards for use in a sour gas environment. including tungsten carbide. minilubricated or non-lubricated. among them a greater thickness available for wear. is available to ensure the best performance under any condition. including non-lube applications or extremely high working pressures. 10 Double compartment piston rod packing with nitrogen buffering. Pistons are equipped with plastic rings and rider bands. A zero-leakage arrangement is available on request. Cylinder lubrication The cylinder bore and stuffing box may be lubricated. This feature has many advantages. The Oil & Gas team is also able to conduct an analysis for a complete LDPE plant (pressures up to 3500 bar). and gas engines. Cylinder-manifold analysis has been a standard part of our pulsation and vibration studies since 2002. Piston rod packing flange with rod drop probe. 13 . developed entirely in house. SCENETRON screen shot. Over the years. Cylinder manifold model. vibration. and variable speed drivers. Three-stage gas engine driven reciprocating compressor for gas lift service. 12 4HG compressor for gas storage driven by GE PGT5 gas turbine.API 618 Features Instrumentation and controls Provision for installation of a complete set of control and monitoring instrumentation (temperature. Seamless teamwork with the rest of the Oil & Gas Engineering Department ensures an optimized integrated design of the plant and compressor components from the acoustic and vibration standpoint. Among current installations are gas and steam turbines. pressure indicator taps are provided on all cylinders. the vessels and the complete interconnecting piping. Advanced technology. the company has developed a unique in-house capability for the design of complete trains. 4HG compressor with variable speed electric motor. including the primary-booster compressor. the reactor. in a wide range of applications. Today.) is standard on all compressors. enabling confident predictive maintenance of the unit. and may range from single instruments to a complete diagnostic system. API 618 Features Drivers GE’s Oil & Gas business has extensive experience with the use of every conceivable driver for a reciprocating compressor. Piston rod drop scheme. A special automatically and continuously operated additional clearance pocket has recently been developed to make possible very precise capacity control with virtually no variation in thermodynamic efficiency. Actual instrumentation systems follow Customer specifications. Piping pulsation and vibration analysis and control Piping pulsation and vibration analysis and control capabilities and experience have been under development at GE since 1965 when the first analogue simulator became available. The ability of the compressor manufacturer to perform all necessary pulsation and vibration analysis activities gives the Customer the great benefit of a single-source of responsibility for this highly critical function. including the specification of all components and the execution of both transient and steady-state torsional analysis. additional clearance pockets. displacement etc. the hyper compressor. this program provides the input data for “cylinder-manifold analysis” using advanced finite element analysis of the cylinder/pulsation bottle assembly. Among its many capabilities. a team of world-class Oil & Gas specialists deals exclusively with piping acoustic pulsation and mechanical vibrations using one of the most advanced computer programs. variable and fixed speed electric motors. as is a wide selection of different step and/or continuous capacity control systems. A proprietary design control panel (SCENETRON™) is also available on request. Among them are valve unloaders. recycle systems. many cylinders will fit on as many as three different frames.26. GE offers a full line of high speed reciprocating compressors. and 60F. working in gas boosting. site construction and re-application costs. suction temp = 100F. In many cases. ranging from 30 HP (22 kW) to 9000 HP (6. Natural Gas K=1. Over 10. Also. there is no need to modify the on-skid piping and accessories. cylinders are designed to have identical flange connections. The compressor is matched with a driver. including reciprocating natural gas engines (720 to 1800 RPM) and electric motors (750RPM to 1800 RPM). DISCHARGE PRESSURE (PSIG) 1150 1250 1300 1350 1050 1400 1450 1500 1000 650 950 700 900 1100 750 850 800 1200 125 150 175 250 100 350 450 550 200 300 400 500 600 Cylinder Pressure Ranges Stages Barg 324 414 152 124 248 Psig 4700 6000 2200 1800 3600 25 50 99 63 43 29 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 65 35 128 85 62 47 36 26 75 144 104 78 62 50 41 32 25 156 121 92 74 61 52 44 37 30 24 168 131 106 85 72 61 53 46 40 34 28 178 140 118 96 81 70 61 54 47 42 37 25 187 149 126 107 90 78 69 61 54 49 44 32 22 203 163 139 123 107 93 83 74 67 61 55 44 35 27 218 175 151 133 121 106 95 86 78 72 66 54 45 37 30 233 186 160 143 130 119 108 97 89 81 75 63 53 45 38 26 233 196 170 152 138 127 118 109 98 91 84 71 60 52 45 33 23 241 205 178 159 145 134 125 117 109 100 92 78 67 57 52 40 30 21 248 214 186 167 152 141 131 123 117 109 100 85 74 60 58 46 36 27 254 223 193 173 158 147 137 129 122 116 109 92 80 71 63 51 41 33 25 260 231 199 179 164 153 143 135 127 121 116 99 86 76 68 56 46 38 30 23 266 228 206 185 170 158 148 140 132 126 120 106 92 82 73 60 50 42 35 28 22 272 233 212 191 175 163 153 145 137 131 125 113 98 87 78 65 54 46 39 32 26 20 277 237 218 196 180 168 158 149 142 135 129 117 103 92 83 69 58 50 43 36 30 25 282 242 225 201 185 173 162 153 146 139 133 121 110 97 88 73 62 53 46 40 34 20 23 286 245 231 206 190 177 166 157 150 143 137 124 114 102 92 77 66 57 50 43 38 32 27 22 291 250 226 211 194 181 170 161 153 147 141 128 118 107 96 81 69 60 53 46 41 36 30 26 22 295 253 229 216 198 185 174 165 157 150 144 131 121 112 101 85 73 63 56 49 44 39 34 29 25 20 299 257 232 221 202 189 178 169 161 154 148 134 124 115 105 88 76 67 59 52 46 41 37 32 28 24 303 260 236 226 206 193 182 172 164 157 151 137 127 118 110 92 79 70 60 55 49 44 39 35 30 27 307 264 239 230 210 196 185 176 167 160 154 140 130 121 113 95 83 73 64 58 52 46 42 38 33 29 311 267 242 224 214 200 188 179 171 163 157 143 133 123 116 99 86 75 67 60 54 49 44 40 36 32 315 270 245 227 218 203 192 182 174 166 160 146 135 126 119 102 89 78 70 63 57 51 46 42 38 34 312 267 242 224 214 200 188 179 171 163 157 143 133 123 116 99 86 75 67 60 54 49 44 40 36 32 318 270 245 227 218 203 192 182 174 166 160 146 135 126 119 102 89 78 70 63 57 51 46 42 38 34 318 273 248 230 222 206 196 185 177 169 163 149 137 129 122 105 92 81 73 66 60 53 48 44 40 36 321 276 251 233 226 209 200 188 180 172 166 152 139 132 125 108 95 84 76 69 63 55 50 46 42 38 324 279 254 236 230 212 204 191 183 175 169 155 141 135 128 111 98 87 79 72 66 57 52 48 44 40 328 282 257 239 234 215 208 194 186 178 172 158 143 138 131 114 101 90 82 75 69 59 54 50 46 42 4 MNatural Gas Reinjection CNG Fueling 3 Gas Gathering Pipeline Fuel Storage 2 SUCTION PRESSURE PSIG 100 125 150 175 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 1 * Note: MMSCFD measured at 14. This concept lowers your installation. Flexible It is the nature of natural gas production that field pressures and flows often change. flexible and reliable method to develop their oil and gas resources. fueling and injecting applications . The modular design of GE high speed reciprocating compressors allows frames and cylinders to be matched and re-arranged with only minor changes to the skid.700 kW).7 pisa.65 Example: Given = P1 =70 Psig.000 of our compressors can be found around the globe. Many of our compressors feature field replaceable cylinder liners which allow the cylinder bore to be increased or decreased as conditions change. P2=650 Psig. Many compressor cylinders are water jacketed to lower operating temperatures. SG=.operating 24 hours a day. For example. featuring generous clearance volumes. 14 15 . provide thermal stability. with a variety of piston rod load capacities and frame stroke combinations. Economical GE API 11P compressors are integrated into a package by a global network of authorized packagers and distributors. To serve the needs of our Customers in the oil and gas industry. helping to keep inventory levels for idle machinery and spare parts to a minimum. and improve valve life. further lowering modification costs. including our standard variable volume clearance pockets. controls and piping onto a single skid. This ensures that horsepower is not wasted. it is less expensive and less time consuming to replace a liner than a complete cylinder. ribbed frames distribute reciprocating stresses evenly for greater strength and longer life. allowing the complete compressor package to be easily moved to a new location.API 11P High Speed Reciprocating Compressors Every year energy companies around the world choose high speed reciprocating compressors to meet their gas compression needs. Compressor Horsepower Selection Chart Cylinder Pressure Ranges by Application BRAKE HORSEPOWER PER MILLION CUBIC FEET* Reliable GE High Speed API 11P Reciprocating Compressors use a balanced opposed design to minimize vibration by equalizing the opposing reciprocating forces on the crankshaft. in case of damage to the cylinder bore. Also. Heavy. Therefore greater productivity can be attained if the compressor is easily adaptable to the new operating conditions. seven days a week. A variety of capacity control devices are also available. A variety of compressor frame strokes allows the compressor to be perfectly matched to the optimum driver. Our compressors are also designed to be direct connected via a flexible coupling to a variety of economical prime movers. coolers. Today's energy companies recognize that these compressors provide an economic. MMSCFD = 8.0 Result: 140 Bhp/ MMSCFD = 8 X 140 = 1200 Total BHP. lifting. gathering. either no-load or full load. in order to ensure the highest quality and a long. and automatically generating piping isometrics and the associated bill-of-materials. 17 . In carrying out these and other tests GE Customers can take advantage of some of the largest and most complete testing facilities in the compressor industry. manufacturing and testing activities are carried out in accordance with a rigorous Quality Management System (QMS) based on the most widely accepted international code. An internal Certified Calibration Center is used to calibrate all measuring and testing instruments in the company’s plants. designed for ease of transport and final assembly. pioneered and widely used by GE. NPI (New Product Introduction) and robust design. all design. procurement. Crosshead compression test. 6HM reciprocating compressor offshore module during transportation. A complete factory-built and pre-tested unit. are now an important part of our corporate culture and form the foundation of our standard design procedure. the EU and the rest of the world. from simple additional checks on components to a running test of complete compression plants. ISO 9001 Ed. Research and Development GE Customers benefit from R&D capabilities unmatched anywhere in the world. 16 D6 API 11P gas engine driven packaged reciprocating compressor. It is also capable of generating an accurate ergonomic design. Inspection and Testing GE reciprocating compressors for oil and gas applications are subjected to thorough inspection and testing throughout the manufacturing process. GE PGT5 gas turbine driven compressor during full load test. and through multi-tasking projects aimed at the development of new technologies. 00. Optimal solutions. Progress is also driven by a continuous exchange of data and experience with universities and institutions in North America. Solutions range from simple skid-mounted compressors for onshore applications to standalone modules ready to be installed on offshore platforms. NY. GE has developed unique in-house resources dedicated to the design. All machines receive a full speed run-in test with a shop motor. Germany. A simpler solution can be found in pre-packaging. assembly and testing of complete compression packages. Quality Assurance To achieve and maintain the highest technological and quality level of our products. R&D specialists greatly enhance the company’s ability to provide effective and innovative solutions to our Customers. both drawing on and contributing to the work of the GE Global Research Center in Schenectady. The standard Quality Control Plan can be integrated with particular Customer requests. productive life. A 3-D CAD system is used to develop the plant layout. GE’s Oil & Gas business is an active member of this R&D community. and its European branch in Munich. The QMS in operation at GE’s Oil & Gas business is certified by Lloyd’s Register Certification. Innovative design techniques such as DFSS (Design for Six-Sigma). can achieve dramatic savings.Packaged Pre-assembled Units The need to install a complex compression plant at a remote site or in a hostile environment often presents logistical problems which require heavy outlays or extended schedules when using conventional techniques. Crosshead tension test. detecting and correcting spatial interference. GE’s Oil & Gas business is constantly developing innovative solutions to put the latest technology and processes to work for our Customers. The training they provide is valued by our Customers for improving the skills of their operations and maintenance personnel. troubleshooting. commissioning and start-up (supervision or turnkey). Italy. overhauls and repairs. 19 . providing easy and prompt access for both preventive and emergency maintenance. focusing on the GE machinery and equipment actually installed at their sites. Close to the Customer Courses and documentation are customized to meet the specific needs of our Customers. Instructors are field-seasoned experts who combine their understanding of theory with extensive practical experience. Gas Turbines.Global Services Our Global Services group is dedicated to maintaining and servicing more than 3.000 installed GE reciprocating compressors. robust container close to the compressor. Reciprocating Compressors. Modifications and Uprates (CM&Us). and advice on operational matters. Personalized Customer training. Courses and technical literature can be provided in a variety of languages. It serves as a single point of contact for Customers. • Parts. Effectiveness and efficiency Traditional training tools are augmented with computer-based training and interactive multimedia technology. Expanders. Centrifugal Compressors. located at the Oil & Gas headquarters in Florence. Conversions. with the receiving unit installed in a small. we were among the first to offer a continuous monitoring system for small and big end bearings based on passive sensors (no power source necessary) mounted on the connecting rods. • Technical assistance. to assure safety and superior equipment efficiency and availabily. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR TRAINING Florence Learning Center Facilities: • 5600 m2 of space • More than 20 training rooms • Speedtronic Mark V & Mark VI • Bently Nevada simulators • Laboratories • Multimedia rooms • Conference center • Auditorium seating for 230 (upon completion) TRAINING SOLUTIONS • Suitable for all levels of personnel • Tailored to your organization’s specific needs • Pre-scheduled offerings or on request • Provided in various languages • Formal classroom training and interactive learning EQUIPMENT COVERED Steam Turbines. Pumps. 18 Compressor field monitoring. Training can be provided either at the client’s site or at the GE Learning Center. Advanced temperature monitoring probe based on radar technology. The range of available services includes: • Installation. Control Panels and other oil and gas industry equipment offered by GE. Training GE offers training for the operation and maintenance of our complete line of machinery and equipment. • On-condition maintenance through advanced monitoring and diagnostics programs. For example. event analysis. revamping/improvement of existing units. Fuel gas boosting compressor . 21 .model 6HG/4 20 Covering the needs of all Natural Gas applications Gas gathering-engine driven high speed compressor . Offshore gas turbine driven compressor – model 4HE/2 at 280 bar.model 6HG/4 during shop test. Extensive experience in a broad range of processing applications Hydrogen Make-up compressor . Gas storage compression unit . Re-injection compressor – model 4HE/2 at 370 bar.model 6HM/1 at 71 bar.model 4HG/1 at 200 bar.Applications: Processing Applications: Natural Gas LDPE hypercompressor .model 6HG/3 Polypropylene plant compressor package model 2HA/2 Hydrogen Make-up compressor .model B452 at 50 bar.model 12PK/2 Syngas compressor . Re-injection compressor – model 6HE/2 at 415 bar. 0 (38.25 (57. Speed (rpm) 800 650 1200 M 800 700 600 470 450 H A B DS ES 1-2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4-6 2-4-6 2-4 2-4-6 400 (300) 800 (600) 1600 (1200) 2400 (1800) 7200 (5400) 7200 (5400) 5900 (4400) 8800 (6600) 1.600 6.5) 2.5) 2.0-152. designed for vibration-free applications. SHMB: fully balanced. Max.5-4.000 Piston Rod Diameter (mm) – Stroke (mm) 400 max.0 (88.0 (127.6) Stroke in.2) Max. heavy duty models. Power Capability (*) (kW) 60.000 Piston Rod Diameter (mm) 48 57 48 57 75 90 110 130 Stroke (mm) 220 300 180 210-230 240-280 290-330 320-360 320-360-400 Max. Speed (rpm) 1200 1000 1200 1200 1200 FS SHMB SHM * – at max. Power No. lubricated and un lubricated.8) 5. these units fit the broadest and most stringent market requirements. speed and max. compact hypercompressors for the extremely demanding conditions of LDPE production.5 (63.125 (28.5 (63.9-114. SHM. number of cylinders with twin 12 cylinder frames . SHM: high speed API 618. number of cylinders ** – max.5 (88. Wide cylinder line. Speed (rpm) 1800 Series P Hypercompressor Unique. HM. and the toughest records achieved.1-50. API 618 Series O and H Process Compressors Designed in accordance with API 618.8) 2.6) 1. (mm) 1.0 (108-127. of Throws Capability (*) (kW) 1 1 2-4 2-6 2-8 2-10 2-10 2-10 435 700 2.9) 1. Onshore and offshore applications.0-6.0-7. Power Capability (*) hp (kW) 120 (90) Piston Rod Diameter in. make GE an unquestionable world leader in oil and gas applications. BVTN: vertical standard compressors for fuel gas service. Frame Size PK No. offshore and onshore.0-152. Frame Size AVTN BVTN HM SHM SHMB 22 Max.2) 2. Power No.000 3.8) 1.0 (44. for heavy duty applications in process applications.0) 4. HM. (mm) 3 (76.5) 3 (76. Frame Size OA OC HA HB HD HE HF HG Max.0-7.500 28.4) 1800 1800 1200-1500-1800 1200-1500-1600 1000-1200-1500 1000-1200-1500 1200 1200 1-2 Frame Size No.400 21. API 618 and vertical Natural Gas Compressor Series AVTN.600 4.375 (34. SHMB AVTN.9) 3.75-2. of Throws Max. of Throws Capability (*) (kW) 2 1-4 2-6 2-6 2-4 135 800 3. BVTN.4-177. designed for continuous duty in the oil and gas industry.Frame Ratings A full century experience.0-6. the broadest line of compressors.5-50.0-6.0-152.750 10.5 (63.25-5.0 (127.125 (28.3-127. Speed (rpm) 310 API 11P High Speed Reciprocating Compressors Balanced opposed high speed compressors of rugged design for heavy duty service in oil and gas field applications.8) 6 (152.5-2. of Cylinders 4-24 (**) Max.5-5.2) 3.4) 5. characterized by intensive and never ending focus on technology improvements. coupled with the most varied applications in all sectors.4-177.4) 6 (152.400 Piston Rod Diameter (mm) 25 41 57 65 65 Stroke (mm) 150 175 135-150 135-150 135-150 Max.500 36. 2 50127 Florence.Nuovo Pignone S. Via Felice Matteucci. 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