ContentsPurposeOverview
CompressorComponentsAuxiliaries
Job RequirementsKey Points API 617 Essentials
PurposeTo compress gas from a lower pressure to a
higher pressureUsed in many applications:
Fertilizers – Ammonia Syn Gas, Urea SynthesisEthylene – Charge Gas, Refrigeration GasRefineries – Recycle, Cracked GasNatural Gas – LNG (propane, refrigerant), Gas
Lift, Gas Reinjection
Overview - CompressorDynamic compressorBasic principles
Centrifugal action
P4,V4,T4
P2,V4,T2
P3,V1,T3
P3,V1,T3
P5,V1,T5
P1,V1,T1
P5,V1,T5
Overview – CompressorEnergy Conversion
Overview – CompressorApplication Parameters
Gases - All Types of Gases Speed - 3,500 to 26,500 RPMPressure – Up to 1,000 bar Flow Range – 1,000 to 300,000 m3/hrNumber of Stages - 1 to 10 ImpellersNatural gas – pressure ratio up to 2 per stage
Overview – CompressorType of compressor
Single stage Booster application
Overview – CompressorMultistage
Axially (Horizontally) split Radially (Vertically) split
Axially Split
Radially Split
Overview - CompressorHorizontal split or vertically split
Horizontal < 60 bargPer API 617, radially split if partial pressure of
Hydrogen at MAWP >1380 kpag or 200 psig.
Overview - CompressorMultistage types:
In-lineBack-to-back
Overview - CompressorMultistage types (continued):
Compound / Side-streamDouble flow
Overview - Components
Overview - Components
Overview – Inlet Volute
Overview - Impeller
Overview - Impeller
Overview - Diaphragm
Overview – Stage and Diffuser
Overview – Discharge Volute
Overview – Rotor
Overview – Rotor
Overview – Stator
Overview – Assembly
Overview – Assembly
Job requirementProcess data
Inlet pressure, temperatureGas compositions (each stage)Discharge pressureFlow (mass or volume)
Driver compatibilityVariable speed (GT, ST, VFD)Fixed Speed (EM)
Job requirementScope of supply – incl. equipment & test
reqmtMajor equipmentAuxiliariesSparesTestsInstallation & Commissioning
Layout, footprint and weightMaterials
Job requirementCompressor selection / flexibility
Operating rangeSparing/operation philosophyRe-bundling option
RotordynamicsAvoid unwanted incidence – high vibration,
short lifecycleVendor’s standard
Job requirementCompliance to specs & int’l standards
Project specAPI 617, 614, 616, 612, 670, 613
CostBase priceOptional
Key points to considerMultiple process conditionsPower / EfficiencyStagesTurndown capabilitiesUtility consumption (dry gas seal, lube oil,
utility)Scope of supply
AuxiliariesTest requirement
Specifications & Standards
Key points to considerTests
Performed tests at plant Hydrostatic test on casing Impeller overspeed test Mechanical run test – continuous running
Optional Helium leak test Performance test – meet contract requirement (PTC
10) String test
API 617 EssentialsAPI-617 7TH.pdfPerformance map (pg 92)Rated point – operating condition @ 100% speed,
highest capacityNormal point – optimum efficiency expected,
certified pointMAWP – RV setting or 1.25 x max discharge
pressureStd vs Normal volume – 15°C@atm vs 0°C@atmMCOS – 105% for variable speed or 100% for
motor
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