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Reciprocating Process Compressor

Reciprocating Process Compressors for the Refining, Petrochemical, and Industrial Gas industries.

We offer a wide range of moderate speed Reciprocating Process Compressors designed and manufactured to meet the demands of these industries.

Comprehensive Product Line
Our comprehensive line of moderate speed, reciprocating process compressors combine research and development with the use of advanced design tools, field-proven installations and on-site experience. Our wide range of Reciprocating Process Compressors are designed to achieve or exceed three years of uninterrupted service, while meeting the most demanding industry requirements.

Features of the Reciprocating Process Compressor
Our process reciprocating compressors utilize field proven, pre-designed components to provide the highest reliability and availability. Designed to API 618 standards, our approach to design and manufacturing takes advantage of standardized core components, allowing for full configuration on unique project requirements.
Type C long two compartment distance pieces
Precision tri-metal half shell bearings for crankshaft main and crankpin bearings
Heavy duty, forged steel crankshaft, precision machined with integral counterweights
Horizontal balanced opposed throws
One-piece ductile iron crossheads with direct full pressure lubrication at top and bottom for minimum wear
Forged steel connecting rods

Cylinder Design Features of the Reciprocating Process Compressor
Innovative Cylinder Design
Wearbands to meet 5 psi bearing pressure for both lubricated and non-lubricated services
Indicator connections
Purged packing cases
Water cooled packing cases
Application specific valve design
Application specific non-metallic wear materials
O-ring sealed valve covers
Capacity and Load Control devices available
Hardened 4100 series alloy steel piston rods
17-4 PH stainless steel and tungsten carbide coated piston rods available as options
Cylinder bores hardened to greater than 50 Rockwell C
Lubricated and non-lubricated applications

Applications of the Reciprocating Process Compressor
Fuel Gas, Feed Gas, Hydrocracking, Hydrotreating, Off-Gas, Chemical Processing, Purge and Tail Gas, Hydrogen Production, Hydrodesulfurization, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrogen (Make-up and Recycle), Isomerization

Support of the Reciprocating Process Compressor
Unmatched Customer Support
We are committed to supporting our compressors for life. We pride ourselves on the manufacturing practices and engineering support behind our world class compression technologies. Through unmatched customer service and a global distribution network, Ariewel will provide you with best-in-class compression solutions that reduce downtime and improve application performance.
Industry Best Warranty
We offer the most comprehensive and generous warranty in the industry. The standard warranty covers 100% of the compressor for 12 months from start-up, or 18 months from shipment. The crankshaft, connecting rods, crankcase, crossheads and crosshead guides are covered for 36 months from shipment. In addition, we offer an extended warranty for any Reciprocating Process Compressorr utilizing 100% OEM spare parts.


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