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Process Gas Compressors: Comprehensive Api 618 Compressor Portfolio
Process Gas Compressors: Comprehensive Api 618 Compressor Portfolio
BURCKHARDT COMPRESSION
OVER 170 YEARS OF KNOW-HOW AND EXPERTISE
Burckhardt Compression is the worldwide market leader As your partner, Burckhardt Compression supports you
for reciprocating compressor systems and the only in all phases of your project. From the first idea until
manufacturer and service provider that covers a full the end of your facility's lifetime. We understand the
range of reciprocating compressor technologies and different customer needs in terms of specification and
services. Its customized compressor systems are used cost-efficiency. Our gas compression experts support you
in the upstream oil & gas, gas transport and storage, in the selection and specification of the best Process Gas
refinery, chemical, petrochemical and industrial gas sec- Compressor solution for your project.
tors. Burckhardt Compression’s leading technology, broad
portfolio of compressor components and the full range We offer a complete range of API 618 Process Gas
of services help customers around the world to find the Compressor systems, from solutions with the high-
optimized solution for their reciprocating compressor est possible availability and lowest life cycle costs to
systems. Since 1844 its highly skilled workforce has CAPEX-optimized systems, for all processes that require
crafted superior solutions and set the benchmark in the reciprocating compressors. In addition, our customers
gas compression industry. can benefit from a wide range of standardized sets and
products based on decades of experience in industrial
gas compression.
Online Portfolio:
www.recip.com/process-gas
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In addition to our premium B-Line API 618 Process Gas M-LINE – ROBUST & CAPEX-OPTIMIZED
Compressors, which is specifically designed for lowest
total cost of ownership (TCO). We offer a robust, modular The Burckhardt Compression M-Line offers an extended
and CAPEX-optimized API 618 Process Gas Compressors range of compressors solutions, up to 200 bar/2'900 psi
product line (M-Line). This enables Burckhardt Compres- (lubricated) and 70 bar/1'015 psi (non-lubricated) dis-
sion to offer a complete portfolio which covers the charge pressure. The modular compressor design enables
preferences of all our customers. cost-efficient engineering and manufacturing result-
ing in a capex-oriented compressor system. It is fully
B-LINE – PREMIUM & TCO-OPTIMIZED assembled and run-tested at our facilities in Switzerland
or the U.S., according to API 618 requirements.
The Burckhardt Compression B-Line offers process gas
compressors for most demanding and complex applica- Burckhardt Compression has established a worldwide
tions up to 1'000 bar/14'500 psi (lubricated) and 500 engineering organization with global processes, which
bar/7'250 psi (non-lubricated) discharge pressure. The enables us to benefit from synergies and competence
compressor, designed in Switzerland, is optimized to the centers around the world in order to offer the best
customer's process conditions in order to achieve longest product according to our customers' specifications.
possible lifetime and highest level of reliability.
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WORLDWIDE REFERENCES
RENOWNED TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
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“At our plant in Nanjing, we operate a Process Gas Compressor compressors are used within the main production line and
as booster/primary compressor with a piston diameter close we don’t have any stand-by units. We rely on Burckhardt
to one meter, and a horizontal opposed reciprocating compres- Compression due to their high quality standards and their
sor (Hyper Compressor). Both units are crucial for the operation long-term experience in designing and manufacturing large
of our LDPE production plant. Safety, availability and reliability reciprocating compressors”.
are the most important equipment requirements since the
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GUIDE RINGS PISTON RINGS PISTON ROD PACKINGS OIL SCRAPERS MAIN BEARINGS
– According to API 618 – Decades of lubricated – Applied technology – Highly efficient oil – Interchangeable with
– Pressure relieved and non-lubricated based on decades of removal big-end bearings
– Very long lifetime experience experience – Material selection
– Optimized mounting – Various own designs – Heterogeneous systems according to specific
position and materials for allowing high pressure application
maximum durability non-lubricated services – Long lasting design
– Optimized wear – Extremely high sealing for minimum lube-oil
compensation efficiency and lifetime comsumption
PERFORMANCE RANGE
psia bara
10’000
1’000
10’000 Lubricated
Discharge pressure
300
100
1’000 Lubricated or non-lubricated
10
100 1’000 10’000 200’000 Nm3/h
Type Max. Speed Rated Power Max. Rod Load Width Height Length Cranks
rpm kW / hp kN / Ibs mm / in mm / in mm / in
BY 850 800 / 1’000 100 / 22’500 4’400 / 173 1’100 / 43 900 / 35 2
1’500 / 59 4
BF 600 2'200 / 3'000 145 / 32'500 6'700 / 264 1'400 / 55 1'560 / 61 2
2'300 / 91 4
BS 600 2’400 / 3’200 200 / 44’500 5’600 / 220 1’200 / 47 1’000 / 40 2
2’150 / 84 4
3’350 / 131 6
BX 520 5’400 / 7’200 350 / 79’000 7’750 / 305 1’390 / 54 890 / 35 2
2’150 / 84 4
3’390 / 133 6
BA 500 9’500 / 12’700 550 / 124’000 8’000 / 314 1’390 / 54 1’000 / 40 2
2’800 / 110 4
4’600 / 181 6
6’400 / 251 8
BC 450 16’000 / 21’700 900 / 200’000 9’500 / 374 1’600 / 63 1’500 / 59 2
3’500 / 138 4
5’500 / 216 6
7’500 / 295 8
BE 429 31’000 / 42’100 1’700 / 382’000 11’500 / 453 1’900 / 75 1'800 / 70 2
4'000 / 158 4
6'200 / 244 6
8'800 / 347 8
Vertical 1, 2, 3 and 4 crank BY and BS compressors are also available as CY and CS.
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Length
Width
Height
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GUIDE RINGS PISTON RINGS PISTON ROD PACKINGS OIL SCRAPERS MAIN BEARINGS
– According to API 618 – Lubricated and non- – Non-purged / purged – Highly efficient oil – Robust design
– Pressure relieved lubricated piston rings – Leak gas recovery removal
– Water cooled – Material selection
– Rod drop sensor according to specific
– Temperature application
monitoring
RUGGED DESIGN – LUBRICATION SYSTEM DISTANCE PIECES BASE PIECE CRANKSHAFT FRAME
FOR DURABILITY (NOT ILLUSTRATED) – Single- or two- – Robust – Forged – Robust
– According to API 618/614 compartment foundation- – Without oil hole – FEM optimized
or to customer – Vented supported structure – Intergrated lube
requirements – Purged crosshead – Crankshaft-driven oil reservoir
– Drained housing main lube oil
pump
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PERFORMANCE RANGE
psia bara
10’000
1’000
10’000
Discharge pressure
300
100
1’000 Lubricated
Lubricated or non-lubricated
10
100 1’000 10’000 200’000 Nm3/h
Type Max. Speed Rated Power Max. Rod Load Width Height Length Cranks
rpm kW / hp kN / Ibs mm / in mm / in mm / in
Length
Width
Height
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SAFETY MONITORING/SUPERVISION
MINIMIZE RISKS – REDUCE COSTS
Preventing accidental breakdowns is vital. They can have Burckhardt Compression recommends PROGNOST
serious consequences, such as risks for plant safety Systems – the technological leader in safety
and the environment, production loss, expensive conse- protection and online monitoring with more than
quential damages, etc. 25 years of experience.
Main measurements points for monitoring are: PROGNOST®-NT is an automated machinery diagnostic
–– Crankshaft trigger for the crankshaft position system incorporating SIL 2-certified and online condition
–– Vibration acceleration on intermediate crosshead and monitoring. It has been developed specifically for recipro-
cylinder cating machinery but is also used for different kinds
–– Vibration velocity on crank gear of rotating equipment. It detects pending failures at an
–– Temperature on: plunger/crankshaft bearing/inter- early stage and identifies the affected components.
mediate crosshead/crosshead guide plate/crosshead Operation-critical damages are avoided and maintenance
bearing/crankshaft journal work can be performed efficiently.
–– Indirect measurement of the cylinder pressure by
strain gauge technology
–– Measurement of the plunger vibrations
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ENGINEERING
– On-site, and/or in-house measurements of – Recalculation and d imensioning
components – Engineering for repair procedures
– Reverse engineering – Material selection and sizing
– Retrofit
MANUFACTURING
REGARDING SPECIFICATIONS AND
INTERACTION WITH CUSTOMER
FIELD ACTIVITIES
– Extensive service network with our specialized – Spare parts frame agreements
field service engineers/troubleshooters – Worldwide distribution and service center
– Dismantling/Reassembly of parts network
– Large parts stock – Burckhardt e-shop™ spare parts identification
and ordering system
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YOUR SOLUTION PARTNER COMPRESSOR COMPONENTS SERVICES
FOR THE ENTIRE LIFE BEST PERFORMANCE THE FULL RANGE
CYCLE OF COMPRESSOR AND LONGEST LIFETIME
SYSTEMS
Compressor valves Burckhardt Valve Service
Redura® rings & packings Spare parts logistics
Capacity control systems Field service
Capital parts Technical support
DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Labyrinth piston compressor Revamps & upgrades
components Component repair
Hyper/secondary compressor Condition monitoring &
components diagnostics
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