B
B-VIP
compressors
Every component of the
The VIP cylinder incorporates
advanced technology that is
matched by our proven frame.
The 5B-VIP compressor has a
5” (127 mm) stroke and is
Oil scraper and packing rings
can be easily inspected and
serviced through side openings
in the crosshead guide
housings.
rated up to 2125 hp (1585
VIP frame is designed to
kW) at a maximum 1500 rpm. Exclusive Dresser-Rand PF
provide built-in reliability The 6B-VIP compressor has a valves with Hi-Temp™ plates
and simplicity. 6” (152.4 mm) stroke and is are used to improve gas flow
rated up to 1700 hp (1268 and efficiency, and to provide
kW) at 1200 rpm. longer operating life.
Every component of the frame The Dresser-Rand VIP
is designed to provide built-in compressor design eliminates
reliability and simplicity. This the conventional piston,
rugged frame, available with replacing it with a combination
two or four cranks, has proven piston-valve that significantly
itself in years of tough gas reduces reciprocating weights.
field service. It is available This allows higher rotative
in two or four throws and is an speeds at shorter strokes with-
ideal match for the VIP cylin- out inertia loading. The result is
der. Here’s why. a highly efficient, smooth
running compressor.
Dresser-Rand rugged frame and co
Aluminum precision-insert main
bearings are specifically designed
to meet the demands of VIP
compressor operation.
The patented I-beam crossheads
are lightweight, single-piece nodular
iron with pressure lubrication to the
The forged steel crankshaft is proven for 1,500 rpm operation in tough wearing surfaces. A variety of cross-
gas field service. Throws are set at 180 degrees (90 degrees with four head balance weights is available to
throws) and the crankshaft is counterweighted to reduce horizontal meet all balancing requirements.
moments.
omponents enhance VIP reliability.
The B-VIP compressor frame incorporates a gear-
and-crescent-type oil pump driven directly from the
crankshaft by chain and sprockets. This provides
full-pressure lubrication to the running gear and cross-
head. Oil pressure is maintained with an
integral pressure regulator relief valve.
Rod loads are transmitted directly
to forged steel connecting rods
through high-strength carbon steel
connecting rod pins contained within aluminum
alloy connecting rod bushings. Rod bearings
are tri-metal bronze, precision-insert for durable,
long-term operation.
RATINGS
Model Stroke Number of Nominal Rated Max. Allowable Rated rpm
in. (mm) Cylinders Power hp (kW) Rod Load lbs. (kN)
6B-VIP2 6 152.4 2 850 (634) 24200 (108) 1200
6B-VIP4 6 152.4 4 1700 (1268) 24200 (108) 1200
5B-VIP2 5 127 2 1062 (792) 24200 (108) 1500
5B-VIP4 5 127 4 2125 (1585) 24200 (108) 1500
Piston Displacement
Cylinder MAWP 6” (152.4 mm) Stroke 6” (152.4 mm) Stroke 5” (127 mm) Stroke 5” (127 mm) Stroke
Size psig(kg/cm2) @ 1000 rpm @ 1200 rpm @ 1500 rpm @ 1200 rpm
in. (mm) CFM (m3/hr.) CFM (m3/hr.) CFM (m3/hr.) CFM (m3/hr.)
4.25 (108.0) 2250 (158.2) 88 (150) 105 (179) 110 (187) 88 (150)
5 (127.0) 2250 (158.2) 125 (213) 151 (257) 157 (267) 125 (213)
5.5 (139.7) 1925 (135.4) 154 (262) 185 (315) 193 (329) 154 (262)
6 (152.4) 1925 (135.4) 185 (315) 223 (380) 232 (395) 185 (315)
6.5 (165.1) 1375 (96.7) 220 (375) 263 (448) 274 (467) 220 (375)
7.125 (181.0) 1375 (96.7) 266 (453) 319 (543) 332 (565) 266 (453)
7.75 (196.9) 1150 (80.9) 317 (540) 380 (647) 396 (674) 317 (540)
8.5 (215.9) 1150 (80.9) 383 (652) 460 (783) 479 (816) 383 (652)
9.25 (235.0) 750 (52.7) 456 (777) 547 (932) 570 (971) 456 (777)
10 (254.0) 750 (52.7) 535 (911) 641 (1092) 668 (1138) 535 (911)
11.25 (285.8) 495 (34.8) 679 (1156) 815 (1388) 679 (1156)
12.5 (317.5) 495 (34.8) 841 (1432) 1010 (1720) 841 (1432)
13.75 (349.3) 275 (19.3) 1020 (1737) 224 (2084) 1020 (1737)
15 (381.0) 275 (19.3) 1216 (2071) 1460 (2486) 1216 (2071)
16.25 (412.8) 215 (15.1) 1429 (2434) 1715 (2921) 1429 (2434)
17.5 (444.5) 215 (15.1) 1659 (2825) 1991 (3391) 1659 (2825)
19 (482.6) 215 (15.1) 1958 (3334) 2350 (4002)
20.5 (520.7) 215 (15.1) 2281 (3885) 2737 (4661)
Model A B C D
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
B-VIP2 46.94 (1192.3) 41.5 (1054.1) 67 (1701.8) 39.41 (1001.0)
B-VIP4 46.94 (1192.3) 79.5 (2019.3) 67 (1701.8) 39.41 (1001.0)
Compressor Frame Compressor Cylinder
• Rugged cast gray iron frame with bolt-on • Cast nodular iron cylinder barrel with
crosshead guides integral crank end head for cylinder bores
• Frame inspection openings with steel covers 4.25” (108.0 mm) through 5” (127.0 mm)
• Heavy duty balanced forged steel crankshaft • Cast gray iron cylinder barrel with
• Forged steel connecting rods integral crank end head for cylinder bores
• Patented nodular iron I-beam crossheads 5.5” (139.7 mm) through 20.5” (520.7 mm)
• Horizontally split precision type aluminum • Manually operated variable volume
alloy main bearings clearance pocket
• Horizontally split tri-metal crankpin bearings • AISI 4142 steel piston rods
• Aluminum alloy connecting rod bushings • AISI 4142 steel suction and discharge valves (piston)
• AISI 4142 steel connecting rod pin • PF-style plate valves complete with Hi-Temp,
• Crankcase filter-breather non-metallic PEEK plates and chrome silicon springs
• Metallic oil wiper rings with Teflon® spring inserts
• Main lube oil pump directly driven • Teflon® piston rings and riders for bore
from crankshaft complete with relief valve sizes 4.25” (127.0 mm) to 10” (254.0 mm) Optional Features
• Single full-flow lube oil filter • Carbon glass carbon filled Teflon® rings for bore
• Shell-and-tube lube oil cooler sizes above 10” (254.0 mm) combination ring type • Carpenter Custom 450® piston rods with
• All frame lube oil piping is stainless steel • Carbon filled Teflon® piston rod packing rings D-R TC3 coating
downstream of the filter • .75 NPT plugged connections for indicator ports on • Annealed 4142 piston rods with D-R TC3 coating
• Bulls-eye oil level gauge outer end and frame end of all cylinders • Crankcase and lubricator oil heaters
• Oil pressure gauge for frame lube oil • .75 NPT plugged connections for temperature • Crankcase explosion relief devices
• Hand-operated frame mounted prelube pump thermowell on outer end and frame end inlet passage • Dynamic valve analysis
• Forced fed cylinder lubrication system • Inlet and discharge connections on all cylinders are • API 618 Type A, B, C, and D distance piece
• Set of special tools consisting of crosshead nut standard ANSI F.F. flanges • Purged packing case
wrench, piston rod entering sleeve, valve • Six sets of parts lists and operating manuals • Pump to point cylinder lubrication
disassembly tool, hex tools and extension socket • One reproducible print of certified outline drawings • Main bearing RTD’s
(or furnished in electronic format) • Torsional studies
• Flywheel (If required)
• Dual oil filter
• Liquid level controller
• Balance cylinders
• Purged wiper case
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