COMPRESSI ON SYSTEMS

Process Gas Centrifugal Compressors

MSG

series featuring oil-free process gas

THE ADVANTAGES OF CENTRIFUGAL
COMPRESSOR TECHNOLOGY
Integrally geared centrifugal compressors represent the latest technology offering significant advantages over outdated, less
efficient and more costly compressor designs. These advantages are inherent in the centrifugal design and enhanced even
further by Cameron's more than 50 years of centrifugal expertise. Compare Cameron's innovative centrifugal compressor
technology with other machines, such as positive displacement compressors, and the advantages are clear.
CAMERON
CENTRI FUGAL COMPRESSORS
LOW
MAINTENANCE
OIL-FREE
PROCESS GAS
NO PULSATION
OPTIMUM
CONTROL
COMPACT
INSTALLATION
FOOTPRINT
NO VIBRATION
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OTHER COMPRESSORS
No wearing parts requiring
regular replacement
Oil filter elements and seal gas filter
elements are easily replaced on-line
Require regular maintenance such
as replacement of piston rings, gland
packing and valve plates
Result in high operating expenses and
significant machine downtime
100% oil free
Prevent system contamination
Meet strict downstream
requirements
Oil filters must be installed at discharge
Potential for oil carryover to foul
the process
Oil will pollute process
Pulsation free and require no dampers Require the use of large pulsation
dampers to reduce pressure
fluctuations
Optional inlet guide vane control plus
bypass for consistent gas delivery under
all conditions
The use of cylinder unloading for
stepped flow control can result in
complicated process control due
to sudden changes in capacity
Capable of handling substantially
higher volumes of gas in one or
two small casings for a smaller
overall package
May have 4 or 6 cylinders requiring
more space for installation
Additional redundant compressors are
typically required
Essentially vibration-free
Requires only a pad suitable for
supporting the static weight of
the package
Require large and deep foundations
to handle heavy weight and
unbalanced forces
Precaution must be taken to
prevent transmission of vibration
to other equipment
VARI ABLE I NLET GUI DE VANES
Optional variable inlet guide
vanes can offer power savings
of up to 9%
Inlet vanes impart a whirling
motion to the inlet air flow
in the same direction as the
impeller operation, reducing
the work input
Net power savings at reduced
flow or on days colder than
the design temperature
Inlet vanes are positioned
close to the impeller to achieve
maximum benefit
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OI L- FREE PROCESS GAS
Prevents contamination and fouling of your downstream processes
Eliminates costly waste disposal problems associated with
oil-laden condensate
Eliminates the expense and maintenance of oil removal filters
HI GH RELI ABI LI TY
Cameron's centrifugal compressors are designed to be extremely
reliable with the following features:
Conservative high quality gear design
Long life pinion bearing design
Thrust loads absorbed at low speed
Stainless steel compression elements
Ability to accept momentary surge conditions
THE LOWEST COMPRESSOR OPERATI NG LI FE CYCLE COST
Cameron's centrifugal compressors provide lower overall operating
costs than positive displacement or other centrifugal compressors.
Excellent efficiencies at full load, part load and no load
Low maintenance cost
Increased uptime from high reliability design (limits the need for
multiple unit installations for basic reliability reasons)
Elimination of all sliding or rubbing parts in the compression process
EASY OPERATI ON/MAI NTENANCE
State-of-the-art controls with a choice of exclusive control systems
Totally automatic operation for any operating condition
Self diagnostic
No wearing parts requiring periodic changes or replacement
in the compression elements
No downstream oil removal filters to clean
Accessible horizontally split gear box for quick inspection
Intercooler and aftercooler options allow flexible solutions for even the
most demanding applications
SI MPLE I NSTALLATI ON
Compressor, lubrication system, intercoolers, shaft coupling, coupling
guard, interconnecting piping, etc. all on a common base
Installation on a slab foundation in the shortest possible time
Easy component accessibility
Great flexibility to tailor a machine to your needs
Minimizes floor space required
Pulsation free
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3R2MSGPB-5G/30
Gas Compressor (left)
APPLICATION: Located in Algeria;
used as a boil-off compressor.
SPECIFICATIONS: Flow = 20,000 kg/hr
Discharge Pressure = 7.47 kg/cm
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THE RIGHT COMPRESSOR FOR YOUR NEEDS
No matter what your application, there is a centrifugal compressor from Cameron to meet your exact requirements.
With over 12,000 installations worldwide, on nearly every continent, Cameron's products are proven in a wide
variety of industries.
HORI ZONTALLY SPLI T GEARBOX
FOR EASY MAI NTENANCE
Allows inspection or replacement of gears, bearings
and oil seals by simply lifting a cover
No disassembly of piping or heat exchangers is necessary
Periodic inspections and maintenance are made easy
Minimal maintenance, maximum uptime
TI LTI NG PAD PI NI ON BEARI NGS
FOR HI GH RELI ABI LI TY
5-pad journal bearings have the highest stability and
lowest vibration level for high speed shafts, which are
subjected to variable loading over a wide range
High reliability over the entire operating range,
from full load to no load
Pressure lubricated and steel backed for
maximum reliability
5 Pad Tilting Pad
Bearing Assembly
4R2MSG-3G Gas Compressor (inset)
APPLICATION: Located in
North America; used in HYCO Plant.
SPECIFICATIONS: FLOW = 42,000 lbs/hr
Discharge Pressure = 685 PSIA
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Cross Sectional View
of a Typical 3-rotor
Process Gas Compressor
01: One, two or three rotors
up to 6 stages per gear box
02: Horizontal splitline(s) for
easy access to parts
03: Engineered seal designs
04: NACE compliant scrolls and
inlets may be manufactured
from steel or stainless steel
GAS COMPRESSOR APPLI CATI ONS
Fuel Gas Boosters
Natural Gas Gathering
Hydrocarbon Refrigeration Gas
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide (Wet or Dry)
SynGas
Low Molecular Weight Recycle Gas
High Pressure Nitrogen
Cameron's centrifugal
compressors are superior by design
One, two or three rotors, up to 6 stages
per gear box
Horizontal splitline(s) for easy access
to parts
Engineered seal designs
Thrust collar design for improved
reliability and efficiency
Symmetrical design cancels out
power robbing thrust loads
Small remaining net thrust
transferred by oil wedge from
tapered thrust collar to bull gear
Net thrust absorbed by low
speed thrust bearing
Balanced design saves power while
maximizing mechanical integrity
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Seal Design Options
Cameron offers a complete range of seal arrangements
to meet the specific needs of your application.
Babbitted Style Gas Seals
Used with high pressure and nitrogen applications
When used with educting, these seals have an excellent
recovery rate
Knife edges on pinion cut into the babbitt material on
seal for closer fit and very low leakage
Babbitt material has a high tin content for lubricity
Seal maintenance is not required for 5-6 years
under normal use
Ports can be machined in the seal to
recover process gas or buffer the seal
during periods of non-use
Carbon Ring Seals
Cameron's design has two solid,
floating carbon rings with close shaft clearance
Still a non-contacting seal, so periodic maintenance
is not required
Complete assembly bolts inside the scroll and is
accessed by removing the impeller
Leakage control is significantly better than the
babbitt seal for the same pressure
Single or Tandem Dry Face Seals with Buffered Back Up
Used on hydrocarbon and process gases where leakage is
not allowed or high pressure applications where labyrinth
seals cannot provide enough leakage protection
Seal system is completely oil-free
Buffer gas pressure can be set so that no buffer gas
enters the process but a small amount of process gas
vents out of the system
Other Types of Seals
Oil Bushing Seal with Separate Seal Oil System
Custom Options Available
Babbitted Seal
Labyrinth
Oil Seal
Single Dry Face Seal
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IMPELLER
SCROLL
PROBE
PINION
BEARING
OIL
SEAL
SOUR GAS PURGE GAS
RECOVERED GAS
(OPTIONAL)
ATMOSPHERE
GEARBOX
IMPELLER
PINION
BEARING
OIL
SEAL
SCROLL
SEAL GAS
VENT
PURGE
BACK-UP
SEAL
GEARBOX
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PROBE
IMPELLER
PROBE
OIL
SEAL
PINION
BEARING
SCROLL
GEARBOX
VENT PURGE GAS
SEAL GAS ATMOSPHERE
Single dry face seal with a babbitted back-up
Tandem dry face seal with integral labyrinth
Gas Seal Options for All Your
Process Applications
Multiple gas seal designs are available for a wide
range of process gases and leakage requirements.
Cameron can suggest a seal type based on your process.
Additional seal designs are available all major seal
suppliers can be used.
The standard Cameron dry face seal uses a floating
self-centering rider. The clearance fit allows the seal to
be easily removed and installed without puller tools. The
seal comes as a complete assembly with an installation
plate. The drawing shows some of the mechanical
details.
Multi-port babbitted seal with purge
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Process Gas Seal Support
Gas seal support systems are designed,
built and tested per API-614. System
designs can be based on Differential
Pressure Control, Flow Control or other
methods. The scope of supply is virtually
unlimited; fully automatic, manual or
customer specified systems can be
engineered for any gas seal type.
Systems are designed with
instrumentation to monitor seal condition.
Filters and accessories are supplied with
sufficient instruments to plan maintenance
and minimize downtime. The goal is to
save you time and money by providing
worry-free operation of your equipment
and simple maintenance when required.
Fuel gas booster skid
with scrubber, bypass and
recirculation piping
Gas seal transmitter rack with 2-of-3 voting, seal gas filtering and purge
gas filtering
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MAESTRO PLC BASED CONTROLS
Customer Defined PLC Controls
PLC based systems are used for packages with high I/O
counts, multiple gas circuit control loops and multiple
processes. PLCs by all major industrial suppliers are
available. We can design, program, and supply your spec-
ified PLC system mounted and wired to your compressor
package.
PLC system is fully tested
by our Control Engineering
department before shipping
Logic diagrams and pro-
gramming software
are standard
Control systems can be
locally mounted on the skid,
designed with local I/O and
remote processors, or any
buyer-defined arrangement
Control system enclosures
and wiring are available
for US and IEC applications,
Class 2 / Zone 2 and
non-hazardous installations
Flow Arrangement
Cameron's centrifugal compressors feature a superior
arrangement of flow components. Advantages of this
arrangement include:
Flow is directed so turbulence-induced friction
is reduced
Depending on the application, the flow may be cooled
between stages
A Better Packaging Concept
Cameron's cutting edge packaging concept gives you
great flexibility to tailor a centrifugal compressor to your
needs while simplifying installation and maintenance.
Our MSG packages include:
A lubrication system Intercoolers
Shaft coupling Interstage piping
Driver Control panel
We can build standard compressor packages or
specialized API-672/API-617 packages, all on a common
baseplate, very sensibly packaged.
Advanced Lubrication System
Cameron's standard self-contained, low
pressure lubrication system:
Includes an oil reservoir, mechanical oil pump, electric
full-flow auxiliary oil pump, fixed bundle oil cooler, single
full-flow oil filter, safety devices and instrumentation
for safe compressor operations
Is assembled and is packaged on a compressor base
frame when compressor and intercooler(s) layout permits
Can be sized to serve the main driver
Can be designed to meet customer specifications: API-
672, API-617, API-614, Process Industry Procedures (PIP)
Includes interconnecting piping between the lubrication
system and compressor when compressor, intercooler(s)
and main oil pump arrangements permit
Intercoolers Guarantee Maximum Heat Transfer
Our ASME-coded intercoolers (European Code, China Code,
Russian Code, Korea Code) provide efficient cooling between
stages and are designed to be accessible for inspection and
cleaning.
Gas-in-shell or gas-in-tube design can be selected as
dictated by the application
Extended surface, plate-fin design provides maximum
heat transfer with
minimum space
requirements
Accessible, smooth
bore tubes are easily
rodded with bundles
in place
No disassembly of
any other part of the
compressor is neces-
sary to perform
maintenance
Allen Bradley PLC based
control center with
PanelView interface
Siemens S7-400 series PLC.
IP-54 enclosure with profi-
bus fiber optic connecting
modules
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TESTI NG OBSERVATI ON
AND DOCUMENTATI ON
Upon request, you are wel-
come to observe testing of your
compressor, and complete test
documentation is available.
Documentation can be pro-
vided for full operating tests
to identify capacity, pressure,
temperature and horsepower
Vibration data for both
steady state and coast down
operation is recorded to verify rotor critical speed and response
WORLDWI DE CUSTOMER SUPPORT ORGANI ZATI ON
Cameron has representatives and distributors worldwide to service your
needs wherever your application is located. We keep life-cycle records on
every unit we manufacture, enabling us to be a partner with you, now and
in the future.
EXCEPTI ONAL PARTS
Genuine parts produced in the same facility for more than 50 years
Extensive inventory in strategic locations around the world backed by our
written warranty
Cross-checked against unit maintenance records to ensure correctness
ELI TE TECHNI CAL SUPPORT
Our goal, like yours, is to keep your unit running
Our Technical Support is geared to do just that
I NSTALLATI ON AND START UP
Concierge preventive maintenance programs
Diagnostic and troubleshooting services
Vibration analysis and trending
Remote monitoring
REPAI R EXPERTI SE
State-of-the-art-equipment for turnkey repairs
Complete documentation package
Strategic locations to serve a broad customer base including the U.S., Italy,
Brasil, Russia, Asia and the Middle East
FACTORY TRAI NI NG
Comprehensive, on-site training seminars for you and your personnel
Instruction on a variety of topics including Level II courses offering hands-
on training
Courses can be tailored to your needs at our Buffalo, NY training center
Multi-stage carbon monoxide compressor being
prepared for closed-loop testing
Added Quality Assurance
from Advanced Testing
Facilities
To guarantee performance to
both customer and manufacturer
specifications, every Cameron
design is fully tested for aero-
dynamic and mechanical perfor-
mance by highly skilled techni-
cians before it leaves the factory.
NI NE TEST STANDS
Our test facility in Buffalo, New
York includes nine test stands.
Variable speed drives to
simulate actual operating
speed and meet the speed
requirements of the ASME
PTC-10 type 2 test
Package testing of machines
up to 11,000 HP (8,200 KW)
is possible
Computer controlled cooling
towers are used to simulate
actual coolant conditions
A test stand lubrication system
supplies machines with required
oil pressure regardless of the
test speed, and monitors oil
conditions for mechanical
loss verification
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MORE GREEN SOLUTI ONS
In addition to our Process Gas Compressor products, Cameron manufactures a full line of energy efficient and oil-free,
custom-engineered or pre-engineered air and nitrogen centrifugal compressors in a wide variety of capacities and power
ranges.
MSG-25 - Flow: 50,000 90,000 CFM (1,416 2,549 m
3
/min); Pressure: up to 115 psi (8 bar)
MSG-12/14/16/18 - Flow: 30,000 80,000 CFM (850 2,264 m
3
/min); Pressure: up to 485 psi (34 bar)
MSG-2/3 - Flow: 2,500 9,000 CFM (71 255 m
3
/min); Pressure: up to 535 psi (37 bar)
MULTI PLE PROCESS - Combination of two or more nitrogen streams;
Flow: 5,000 70,000 CFM (142 1,980 m
3
/min); Pressure: 40 650 psi (2.8 49 bar)
MSG- 25 MSG- 12/14/16/18
MULTI PLE PROCESS MSG- 2/3
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Headquarters:
Division HQ
16250 Port Northwest Drive
Houston, TX 77041
Tel 713.354.1900
Tel 866.754.3562
Fax 713.354.1999
Centrifugal Compressor Products Group
3101 Broadway
P.O. Box 209
Buffalo, NY 14225-0209
Tel 877.805.7911
Sales and Service Locations:
Houston, TX
6039 - F Thomas Road
Houston, TX 77041
Tel 281.809.1300
So Paulo, Brasil
Al. Santos, 455 cj. 1208
So Paulo S.P. Brasil 01419-000
Tel 55.11.3284.1164
Dubai, UAE
Dubai World Trade Center (14th floor)
P.O. Box 9213
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel 971.4.3313160
Gurgaon, India
Cameron Manufacturing (India) Pvt. Limited
Suite no 9 ,Universal Business Centre, II Floor
Universal Trade Tower
Sector 48-49
Gurgaon Sohna Road
Gurgaon -122001, Haryana, India
Tel 91.124.4637500
Milan, Italy
Cameron Systems Srl
Via Cantu 8/10
20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI)
Milano, Italy
Tel 39.02.61292010
Prahova, Romania
1, BP Hasdeu Street,
10560 Campina, Prahova, Romania
Tel 40.244.306.629
Moscow, Russia
119049 Moscow
Krymskiy val, 3bid.2, office 407
Tel 7.496.642.6326
Beijing, China
Tower A, Room 1701-1703
Chengjian Plaza No. 18
Beitaipingzhuang, Haidian District
Beijing, China 100088
Tel 86.10.82255700
Singapore, Singapore
Camerons Compression Systems Pte. Ltd.
2 Gul Circle, Jurong Industrial Town
Singapore, Singapore
Tel 65.6863.3631
Seoul, South Korea
Camerons Compression Systems
RM 413, Royal Palace Suite 85
Susong-dong, Chongno-ku Seoul 110-885
AL, Korea Republic Of
Tel 82.2.32101436
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Cameron strives for continuous improvement in all aspects of our business. Cameron reserves the right to modify
designs and specifications without notice or obligation. Nothing contained in this brochure is intended to extend
any type of warranty, expressed or implied.
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