Compressor Mounting
Compressor Mounting
Compressor Mounting
7th Conference of the EFRC Florence, Italy By: James A. Kuly Chief Engineer ITW Polymer Technologies Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania
Introduction
The purpose of the mounting system on a reciprocating gas compressor is simple:
Position and support the compressor, its driver and related equipment. Effectively transmit the vibration produced by dynamic forces down through the foundation while reducing or eliminating the harmful effects of those vibrations. Accomplish items #1 and #2 above for 30 years or more.
COMPRESSOR / ENGINE
CHO CK
EPOXY GROUT
MAT
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
CONCRETE MAT
Foundation/Mat CG (FCG) of the block < 15-20 cm (6-8) from the crankshafts vertical centerline (CVC) Minimize the elevation difference between the MDF and MFCG Mechanically isolate the foundation block from any surrounding structures.
CVC
MDF
MF CG
FCG
Width
Minimize
15 to 20 cm
45.0
Anchor Bolts
Grade: 4140 ASTM A193 B7 Grade 8.8 Length: 1.2 m (48 inches) Terminate anchor bolts in the mat Allow 12 times the diameter or 40% to 50% of the length of the bolt to free-stretch Allow 10 times the bolt diameter to be embedded
Washers
Spherical Washers
Tensioning
Nuts Hand-Tool tight until grout hardens Tension Bolts with Hydraulic Bolt Tension Design for a maximum epoxy chock / grout loading is 6.9 MPa (1,000 psi) Tension bolts to maximum of 65% to 70% of their yield strength Re-tighten after compressor & driver have come up to temperature
Stress
2x
Stored Energy Increases as the Square of the Tension Decompression Point Low Pretension
Strain
Upper portion
PVC bolt sleeve Corrugated plastic Metal pipe
Expansion Joints
Proper Layout based on
Grout manufacturers recommendation Differences in seasonal temperatures
Alignment Tools
Many different types Should have round landing plates with round edges NEVER leave them inside the grout
Epoxy Grout
3- Component, Non-shrink Grout
Epoxy Grout is Best
Best Practice full bed of epoxy grout with individual epoxy chocks for anchor bolts Install without stress risers
Individual Chocks
Vibratherm Chocks
Seal Mounting feet & Sole Plates Seal Expansion Joints Install Drip Pan
Conclusion
Installation Best Practices should be
Accumulated & Recorded Confirmed and Consistently Applied
Thank You
Contact jkuly@itwpolytech.com