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Centrifugal Compressors
Enhancing the product portfolio: Pipeline and barrel compressors
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Siemens acquired the Rolls-Royce aero-derivative gas turbine and compressor business effective December 1, 2014. References to Siemens
and products are intended to refer to such business as acquired and incorporated into Siemens as from such effective date.
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Pipeline
ft-lb/lb kJ/kg
(000) 200
Compressors
60 180
160
50
140
Number of stages
40 120
Head
100
30
80
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 m3/h
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 acfm
Barrel 4
300
RBB
Maximum Working Pressure
Compressors 250
3
200
RCB
2 150
RDB
100
1
REB
50
10
0
0
0 5 10 15 30 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 m3/h
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 acfm
Inlet Volume Flow (000)
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Impeller/gas
passages
Rotor
Pipeline compressors
Design advancements have resulted in Siemens Series/parallel gas storage units for a Canadian gas
conventional pipeline compressors delivering up to 90 transmission company, each with tandem or triple
percent efficiencies, while the RFA achieves up to 91 pipeline compressors driven by an Industrial RB211 gas
percent. Siemens compressors are designed to API 617 turbine.
for the widest customer acceptance. Stateoftheart
aerodynamic engineering of the entire gas path 4, 10, 18, and 30 MW pipeline compressors in North
provides peak efficiencies while providing a wide American transmission service, driven by variable speed,
operating map. synchronous motors.
Design inlet flows range from 1,000 to 62,800 acfm They are compact, rugged units that weigh only two
(1,700 to 106,500 m3/h). thirds as much as a conventional compressor. The casing
is typically cast from highstrength alloy steel. To
Pressure capabilities up to 3,220 psig (222 barg). minimize downtime, the aerodynamic and bearing/seal
Power ratings up to 75,000 hp (56,000 kW) at design assemblies are removed toward the coupling end leaving
speeds from 3,600 to 13,800 rpm. the main piping undisturbed.
Conventional designs
Siemens conventional beamstyle pipeline compressors fixed or variablespeed drivers. Special materials are
offer high head capability through the use of multiple available for corrosive applications.
impellers and minimizes parasitic losses and starting
torque requirements whilst maintaining very high Standard casings are cast to offer generous flow passages
efficiencies. and a near spherical shape for compactness, high
strength and top performance. Main flanges are
Impellers are designed for maximum aerodynamic horizontally opposed to neutralize pipe forces and
efficiency and constructed of highstrength, forged alloy movements. Shear ring segments or bolts retain the main
steel. All impellers are fully shrouded and welded design cover. Magnetic bearings are available as an option.
or are single piece milled design. Impellers are followed
by a vaned or vaneless diffuser and a carefullymatched Impellers are tested to 115 percent of maximum design
cast volute. On most frame sizes, movable inlet guide speed, while casings are hydrostatically tested to 150
vanes are available for increased flexibility with percent of design working pressure.
Number of stages 14 1 15 15 1 15
Maximum power, 20,000 (14,900) 20,000 (14,900) 75,000 (56,000) 75,000 (56,000) 50,000 (37,300) 75,000 (56,000)
BHP (kW)
Design speed range, rpm 9,00013,800 9,00013,800 3,6008,000 3,6006,666 3,6009,500 3,6006,666
Impeller diameter, 1026 (250 1226 (305 2035 (508 2451 2451 2451
inches (mm) (6101,295) (6101,295) (6101,295)
660) 660) 889)
Max design inlet flow, 12,720 (21,600) 25,300 (43,000) 30,800 (52,300) 45,400 (77,100) 60,500 62,800
acfm (m3/h) (102,800) (106,500)
NOTE: Specifications given in this brochure are subject to change without notice.
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Shear ring
Inlet
retained forged
steel casing cover
Shaft seals,
tandem,dry
gas design
Journal bearing,
tiltingpad type
Discharge
Siemens centrifugal barrel compressors are found in a Shaft seals are available as tandem dry gas type or wet
variety of natural gas compression applications. film bushing seals. The dry gas seal designs include
Installations range from single units to multipleunit buffered barrier seals to prevent their contamination
trains, driven by gas turbines or electric motors. Complete bylube oil.
systems for onshore or offshore service are designed,
manufactured, tested, installed and supported by Siemens Journal and thrust bearings, with horizontally split
housings to improve maintainability, are of a tiltingpad
Each compression project is analyzed to select the most type with renewable pads and collars. All thrust bearings
aerodynamically flexible and efficient frame and rotor accept equal thrust loading in either direction and are
combination. For optimum performance and production selfleveling.
economy, each barrel frame size is based on families of
standard stages. Impellers are tested to 115% of maximum design speed,
while casings are hydrostatically tested to 150% of design
Vaneless or vaned, parallelwalled diffusers are used for max working pressure.
maximum performance. Aerodynamic thrust loads are
compensated by balance drums or center seals. Each rotor
system is custom designed, based on extensive analyses
of lateral and torsional response to maximize
operatingreliability.
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For ease of
maintenance, the new
configuration joins the
end covers,
aerodynamic and rotor
assemblies, as well as
the bearings and seals
into a single cartridge
that can be installed
and withdrawn as
onepiece.
Shear rings removed Single cartridge design for easier removal Cartridge removed
Number of stages 19 19 19 19
Maximum power, 35,000 (26,100) 50,000 (37,300) 60,000 (44,700) 75,000 (56,000)
BHP (kW)
Max design inlet flow, 6,000 (10,200) 13,500 (23,000) 22,000 (37,000) 35,500 (60,300)
acfm (m3/h)
NOTE: Specifications given in this brochure are subject to change without notice.
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Package equipment
Centrifugal compressors engineered to suit gas and steam
turbines, and fixed or variablespeed electric motors
Siemens works with our customers from project Control systems include:
planning and manufacturing to installation and
service. Our comprehensive compressor systems Integrated control of gas turbine or motor driven com-
include drivers, package components, baseplates, pressor packages
speed increasers and oil consoles. Complete unit sequencing of the driver, accessories and
compressor
Lube and Seal Oil/Seal Gas Systems Complete unit monitoring and protection
Equipment Health Management
Siemens generally provides lube and seal gas systems on Compressor surge protection
all units. Seal oil instead of dry gas seal systems are also Compressor load sharing
available. The systems include pumps, motors, coolers, Compressor suction or discharge control
filters and instrumentation selected to provide and Data communication
monitor the required oil flow and pressures. The lube oil Interface with DCS systems
and gas seal systems are in general compliance to Installation supervision, commissioning and training
API614.
Training programs are available that instruct users on the
Controls operation of their control systems and provide insight into
how the controls interact with the mechanical equipment
Complete microprocessorbased control systems are and process. Control systems are supported by a global
provided for individual units, multiple units and Technical Support and Field Service organization.
stationcontrol.
Factory testing
includes a full closed
loop system simulation
that tests the operation
of the hardware and
the software for
functionality and
dynamicresponse.
95% 98%
120
98% of Peak
100
% of rated head
95%
80
60
40
20
40 60 80 1001 20 140
Our customer service organization is built on the Siemens compressor components are custom selected /
longterm commitment of Siemens to the successful designed to provide optimum performance at specific
operation and maintenance of customer power and operating and site conditions. Often field conditions
compression equipment. With experienced field change over time. Even slight process condition changes
representatives and service centers worldwide, Siemens may require an existing compressor to operate far enough
provides the technical support for unit commissioning and from the original design point to warrant a new
operation, as well as repair services, including compressor aero design or upgraded components. For
contractmaintenance. example, a small decrease in compressor efficiency can
result in excessive fuel costs. Also, reaero of an existing
Our genuine OEM replacement parts inventory and special unit offers the opportunity to incorporate the latest aero
diagnostic equipment keep our centrifugal compressors design advancements for improved performance and
operating at top performance regardless of the efficiencies throughout the operating range. Siemens
application. An example of Siemens commitment to Customer Service Support staff will expertly evaluate your
providing complete lifecycle solutions is compressor current compressor operating conditions and help identify
reaero services. opportunities to enhance efficiency. With the expertise to
rebuild or replace the compressor aero components to
restore maximum efficiency levels, Siemens can extend
the life of your equipment investment far into the future.
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