C

C-VIP
compressors
Every component of the VIP
Dresser-Rand’s VIP cylinder
incorporates advanced tech-
nology that is matched by our
proven frame. The 4C-VIP has
a 4” (101.6 mm) stroke and
Rugged frame casting has
integral crosshead guides to
ensure permanent alignment.
Oil scraper and packing rings
can be easily inspected and
is rated up to 2880 hp (2148 serviced through side openings
frame is designed to provide
kW) at a maximum 1800 rpm. in the crosshead guide
built-in reliability and simplicity. The 5C-VIP has a 5” (127 mm) housing.
stroke and is rated up to
2400 hp (1790 kW) at Dresser-Rand’s exclusive PF
1500 rpm. The 6C-VIP has a valves with Hi-Temp™ plates
6” (152.4 mm) stroke and is are used to improve flow and
rated up to 1920 hp (1432 efficiency, and to provide lon-
kW) at 1200 rpm. ger operating life.

Every component of the frame The VIP compressor design

is designed to provide built-in eliminates the conventional
reliability and simplicity. This piston, replacing it with a
rugged frame has proven itself combination piston-valve
in years of tough gas field ser- that significantly reduces
vice. It is available in two or four reciprocating weights. This
throws and is an ideal match allows higher rotative speeds at
for the VIP cylinder. Here’s why. shorter strokes without
inertia loading. The result is
a highly efficient, smooth
running compressor.
Heavy-duty, proven frame complem

The patented I-beam crossheads are lightweight,

single-piece nodular iron with pressure lubrication to the
wearing surfaces. A variety of crosshead balance weights
is available to meet all balancing requirements. The 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
precision-insert for durable, long-time operation.
ments VIP technology.

The heavy-duty forged steel crankshaft is statically The frame for the C-VIP compressor has a positive
balanced. Throws are set at 180 degrees displacement, gear-type oil pump driven directly
(90 degrees with four throws) and the crankshaft from the crankshaft. It provides full-pressure
is counter-weighted to reduce horizontal moments. lubrication to the running gear and crosshead.
 RATINGS
Stroke Number of Nominal Rated Max. Allowable
Model Rated rpm
in. (mm) Cylinders Power hp (kW) Rod Load lbs. (kN)
6C-VIP2 6 (152.4) 2 960 (716) 33000 (147) 1200
6C-VIP4 6 (152.4) 4 1920 (1432) 33000 (147) 1200
5C-VIP2 5 (127) 2 1200 (895) 33000 (147) 1500
5C-VIP4 5 (127) 4 2400 (1790) 33000 (147) 1500
4C-VIP4 4 (101.6) 2 1440 (1074) 33000 (147) 1800
4C-VIP4 4 (101.6) 4 2880 (2148) 33000 (147) 1800

Piston Displacement
4" (101.6 mm) Stroke 4" (101.6 mm) Stroke 5" (127 mm) 4" (101.6 mm)
Cylinder MAWP @ 1500 rpm -or- @ 1800 rpm -or- Stroke Stroke
Size psig (kg/cm2) 5" (127 mm) Stroke 6" (152.4 mm) Stroke @ 1500 rpm @ 1200 rpm
in. (mm) @ 1200 rpm @ 1200 rpm 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) 70 (119)
5 (127.0) 2250 (158.2) 125 (213) 151 (257) 157 (267) 100 (170)
5.5 (139.7) 1925 (135.4) 154 (262) 185 (315) 193 (329) 123 (209)
6 (152.4) 1925 (135.4) 185 (315) 223 (380) 232 (395) 148 (252)
6.5 (165.1) 1375 (96.7) 220 (375) 263 (448) 274 (467) 176 (300)
7.125 (181.0) 1375 (96.7) 266 (453) 319 (543) 332 (565) 212 (361)
7.75 (196.9) 1150 (80.9) 317 (540) 380 (647) 396 (674) 253 (431)
8.5 (215.9) 1150 (80.9) 383 (652) 460 (783) 479 (816) 307 (523)
9.25 (235.0) 750 (52.7) 456 (777) 547 (932) 570 (971) 365 (622)
10 (254.0) 750 (52.7) 535 (911) 641 (1092) 668 (1138) 428 (729)
11.25 (285.8) 495 (34.8) 679 (1156) 815 (1388) 849 (1446) 544 (926)
12.5 (317.5) 495 (34.8) 841 (1432) 1010 (1720) 1052 (1792) 673 (1146)
13.75 (349.3) 275 (19.3) 1020 (1737) 1224 (2084) 1275 (2171) 816 (1390)
15 (381.0) 275 (19.3) 1216 (2071) 1460 (2486) 1520 (2589) 973 (1657)
16.25 (412.8) 215 (15.1) 1429 (2434) 1715 (2921) 1787 (3043) 1143 (1947)
17.5 (444.5) 215 (15.1) 1659 (2825) 1991 (3391) 2074 (3532) 1328 (2262)
19 (482.6) 215 (15.1) 1958 (3334) 1566 (2667)
20.5 (520.7) 215 (15.1) 2281 (3885) 1825 (3108)

A B C D
B B

Model
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
C-VIP236.94 45 (1143.0) 47.25 (1200.2) 72.25 (1835.2) 37 (939.8)
C-VIP436.94 45 (1143.0) 85.25 (2165.4) 72.25 (1835.2) 37 (939.8) A A

Specifications and Dimensions A A

Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast Gray Iron

Crankshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forged Steel
Connecting Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forged Steel
Connecting Rod Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steel
Connecting Rod Bolts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alloy Steel, Rolled Threads
Crossheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patented Nodular Iron I-beam Crossheads
Bearings - Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spherical Roller
Bearings - Crankpin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tri-metal Bronze
Bushings - Connecting Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum Alloy
Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray and Nodular Iron
Piston Rods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AISI 4142 Carbon Steel
Piston Rod Packing Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carbon-filled Teflon®
Oil Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Positive Displacement Gear-type
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full-flow, 25 Micron
Oil Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shell-and-Tube

Compressor Cylinder
Optional Features
• Cast nodular iron cylinder barrel with integral crank end head for cylinder bores 4.25" (108.0 mm)
through 5" (127.0 mm)
• Carpenter Custom 450® piston rods with
• Cast gray iron cylinder barrel with integral crank end head for cylinder bores 5.5" (139.7 mm)
through 20.5" (520.7 mm) D-R TC3 coating
• Manually operated variable volume clearance pocket • Annealed 4142 piston rods with D-R TC3 coating
• AISI 4142 steel piston rods • Crankcase and lubricator oil heaters
• AISI 4142 steel suction and discharge valves (piston) • Crankcase explosion relief devices
• PF-style plate valves complete with Hi-Temp, non-metallic PEEK plates and chrome silicon springs with • Dynamic valve analysis
Teflon® spring inserts • API 618 Type A, B, C, and D distance piece
• Teflon® piston rings and riders for bore sizes 4.25" (108.0 mm) to 10" (254.0 mm) • Purged packing case
• Carbon glass carbon filled Teflon® rings, for bore sizes above 10" (254.0 mm) combination ring type • Pump-to-point cylinder lubrication
• Carbon filled Teflon® piston rod packing rings
• Main bearing RTDs
• .75 NPT plugged connections for indicator ports on outer end and frame end of all cylinders
• Torsional studies
• .75 NPT plugged connections for temperature thermowell on outer end and frame end inlet passage
• Inlet and discharge connections on all cylinders are standard ANSI F.F. flanges • Flywheel (if required)
• Six sets of parts lists and operating manuals • Dual oil filter
• One reproducible print of certified outline drawings (or furnished in electronic format) • Liquid level controller
• Balance cylinders
• Purged wiper case
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