PROCESS GAS COMPRESSORS
COMPREHENSIVE API 618 COMPRESSOR PORTFOLIO
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BURCKHARDT COMPRESSION
OVER 170 YEARS OF KNOW-HOW AND EXPERTISE
OVER 170 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE YOUR COMPRESSION SOLUTION PARTNER
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:
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MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
FROM NATURAL GAS TO PROCESSING
APPLICATIONS AND INDUSTRIAL GASES
GAS TRANSPORT REFINERY
& STORAGE
Hydrocracking
Pipeline booster Hydrotreatment
Underground gas storage Hydrodesulphurisation
Fractionating
Reforming
Catalytic cracking
Dearomatisation
Isomerisation
Denitrogenation
GASES HANDLED (INCLUDING CORROSIVE, EXPLOSIVE AND TOXIC COMPOSITIONS)
C4H10 BUTANE C2H4 ETHYLENE CH4 METHANE Ar ARGON
C3H8 PROPANE C3H6 PROPYLENE CO2 CARBON DIOXIDE
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PETROCHEMICAL/ UPSTREAM OIL & GAS INDUSTRIAL GASES
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Gas processing Hydrogen generation
Polyolefins Carbon capture & Air separation
Aromatics/BTX storage Gas cylinder filling
Alcohols FPSO Polysilicon production
Ammonia Biogas
Urea
Polyethylene
Ethylene oxide
Ethylene glycol
CO CARBON MONOXIDE N2 NITROGEN NH3 AMMONIA
H2 HYDROGEN H2S HYDROGEN SULPHIDE CL2 CHLORINE HCI HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
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TWO PRODUCT LINES
A COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO
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
1 2
1 Hydrogen, discharge pressure
120 bara (1’740 psia), non lubricated 12’000 h
operation without maintenance
2 Carbon dioxide, discharge pressure
235 bara (3’400 psia). Transcritical
compression cycle
3 Ethylene, discharge pressure 288 bara
(4’177 psia). Main stream Process Gas Com-
pressor without a stand-by compressor due to
its high availability
Guan Xinchun, Mechanical Maintenance Manager,
CTM LDPE BASF-YPC Company Limited, Luhe District, Nanjing, China
“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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B-LINE COMPRESSOR DESIGN
OPTIMIZED SOLUTION FOR HIGHEST AVAILABILITY
AND EFFICIENCY
KEY COMPRESSOR COMPONENTS –
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE AND LOWEST TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
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
RUGGED DESIGN – LUBRICATION SYSTEM DISTANCE PIECES CRANKSHAFT FRAME
FOR DURABILITY (NOT ILLUSTRATED) – Single- or two- – Forged – Robust
– According to API 618/614 compartment – FEM optimized
or to customer – Vented
requirements – Purged
– Pressurized
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BIG-END BEARINGS INTERMEDIATE CYLINDER LINER COMPRESSOR VALVES
– Interchangeable PACKINGS – Service-friendly – Burckhardt Plate Valve™
with main bearings – Separates two-piece – Easily replaceable – Burckhardt Poppet Valve™
distance piece – Not shrink-fit – Over 120 years of experience
– Purging and buffering in design, manufacturing
and service
– Selection and custom
engineering according to
application requirements
– Maximum durability due to
in-house valve technology
IN-HOUSE DESIGN CROSSHEADS PISTON RODS CYLINDERS PISTONS
AND MANUFACTURING – – One piece or with – Hardened – Various designs and – Wide range of designs
replaceable shoes – Coated materials and materials
FOR RELIABILITY
– Replaceable liners
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B-LINE – TECHNICAL DATA
PERFORMANCE RANGE AND DIMENSIONS
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
100 1’000 10’000 100’000 scfm
Capacity
DIMENSIONS
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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M-LINE COMPRESSOR DESIGN
ROBUST SOLUTIONS FOR DEMANDING PROCESS GAS
COMPRESSION
KEY COMPRESSOR COMPONENTS –
FOR A CAPEX-OPTIMIZED COMPRESSION SOLUTION
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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CONNECTING RODS INTERMEDIATE COMPRESSOR VALVES
– Die-forged PACKINGS – Burckhardt Plate Valve™ – Selection and custom
– Lubricated from – Separates two-piece – Burckhardt Poppet Valve™ engineering according to
crosshead side distance piece – Over 120 years of experience application requirements
– Purging and buffering in design, manufacturing – Maximum durability due to
and service in-house valve technology
GLOBAL DESIGN AND CROSSHEADS PISTON RODS CYLINDERS PISTONS
MANUFACTURING – – Three-piece – Hardened – Various designs and – Wide range of designs
crosshead acc. to – Coated materials and materials
FOR RELIABILITY
API 618 – Shrink fit liners
– Exchangeable
crosshead shoes
– Easy access for
inspection and
maintenance
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M-LINE – TECHNICAL DATA
PERFORMANCE RANGE AND DIMENSIONS
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
100 1’000 10’000 100’000 scfm
Capacity
DIMENSIONS
Type Max. Speed Rated Power Max. Rod Load Width Height Length Cranks
rpm kW / hp kN / Ibs mm / in mm / in mm / in
MQ 500 600 / 805 65 / 14'600 6'100 / 240 1'200 / 47 1'100 / 43 2
2'300 / 90 4
MY 428 1'100 / 1'475 100 / 22'500 6'800 / 268 1'900 / 75 2'400 / 94 2
3'700 / 146 4
MF 428 1'300 / 1'743 120 / 27'000 7'200 / 283 1'900 / 75 2'600 / 102 2
4'300 / 169 4
MS 450 1'600 / 2'145 160 / 36'000 7'100 / 279 1'500 / 59 1'300 / 51 2
2'900 / 114 4
MX 420 5'400 / 7'242 320 / 72'000 8'600 / 339 2'000 / 78 1'500 / 59 2
3'400 / 133 4
5'600 / 220 6
MA 333 5'550 / 7'445 450 / 101'000 9'500 / 374 1'900 / 75 3'100 / 122 2
5'500 / 217 4
7'900 / 312 6
MC 333 8'325 / 11'165 800 / 180'000 9'800 / 386 2'200 / 87 3'500 / 122 2
5'900 / 232 4
8'400 / 331 6
MW 333 16'200 / 21'725 1'240 / 278'800 11'000 / 433 2'200 / 87 4'000 / 157 2
6'800 / 268 4
9'600 / 378 6
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Length
Width
Height
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SAFETY MONITORING/SUPERVISION
MINIMIZE RISKS – REDUCE COSTS
MONITORING THE CRUCIAL PARTS WE RECOMMEND PROGNOST®
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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UNEQUALED SERVICE CAPABILITIES
FOR EVERY RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR
REQUIREMENTS & SITUATION ANALYSIS
– Process Gas Compressor condition change – Improved design to replacement
– Damaged parts/failure parts with excessive wear
– Worn out parts – Precarious or unsafe operating condition
INCORPORATING FULL DOCUMENTATION OF
– Troublesome parts –M aintenance or spare parts logistic scheduling
(API 618/NACE ETC.) INCL. CERTIFICATION
REQUIRED GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
EVALUATION
– Root cause analysis/failure analysis – Feasibility studies
– Risk analysis – FEA studies
– Condition analysis – Non-destructive testing (NDT)
– Material analysis – Stock recommendations
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
– Highest quality assurance – Reproduction (1:1 replacement incl.
– In-house precision m anufacturing of capital integration of latest quality standards)
parts – OEM guarantee
– Fast track production upon request
SCOPE OF WORK
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
BARE COMPRESSORS TO Training
TURNKEY SOLUTIONS
SERVICE & COMPONENTS
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