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Index ............................... ................... .......... ......... .... ........... ... ......... .. ............ ......... ............................ ....... .... 4
I.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Sum mary ................................................ ....................... ........................... .. .. ........................................ 7

1. 1

General lnstruction .. ... .. .. ... ... .. .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... ... ...... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... . .. .. .. . .... .. ... . . . .. .. .. . .. . . .... 7

I .2

The main datas of compressor train ... .. ... . .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. .. .... . ... .... ... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .... . .. ... 8

Description of the structure of the p roper of centrifugal compressor ......................................... I 0

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2. I
2.2

Symbology of the compressor. ................ .................................................. ...... ....................... 10

2.3

Rotor and its components .............................. ................................ ... ........ ... .... .............. .... ..... . l2

2.4

Journal bearing .......................................................... ....................................................... .. ..... 14

Stator and Its components .................................... .. .............................. .................... ..... .......... I 0

2.5

Thrust bearing ....................... ..:...................................................................... ......................... 15

2. 6

Shaft end sealing.. ...................................................................................... ...................... ........ 16

2.7

Coupling ................... ... ....... ...... .... ........................................................................................... 16

2.8

Coupling guards......... .. ......................... ............. .... ................. ........... .... .... .... ... ... .. ... ..... .......... 16

2.9

Baseplate of compressor............................. ...... ... ........................................... ... .......... ............ 17

2. I 0

Shaft monitoring ................ .... ..... ............. ........................................ ..... ....... ....... ..................... 17

Erection of centrifugal compressor .. .................................. .............................................................. 18

3. I

Base of centrifugal compressor .................................. .................................................... ......... 18

3.2

lnstalling and aligning of compressor unit..... ... ...... .................. ............ ................................. 18

3.3

Aligning and joining of compressor..................................................... .. ............................... 21

Operation of cent rifug al compressor .................... ......................... .. ........................................... ...34

4. I

Pre-measurement prior to starting..... ................. .......... ........................................... .. . .. . . . 34

4.2

Starting............................................ ............... .... ... .. ........... .. ............ ............ ... ........ ............ .....35

4.3

Monitoring during operation .................................................................................................. 36

4.4

Shut down normally .......................... ..... ............................................................................ .39

4.5

Abnormal shut down (trip shut down) .............................................................................. .40

4.6

Tn)ub!e a'1alysis a'ld removal during operation ............... ........ ....... .......................................40

4. 7

Preparation before long-term operation ............. .. .... ........................ ... .................. .. ............ .43

4.8

Maintenance during the compressor shut down................................................

Maintena nce of centrifugal compressor ................................................................................ ....... 46

5. 1

Maintenance instruction .................................................................................. ..

5.2

Inpscetion list. .. ... ........ ............. ................................................................................... ......... 46

5.3

Trouble shooting during compressor running. .. ..... ... .............. ....... ................

5.4

Important point of maintenance ............. .... .... ........ ....... .. .. .. ...... ...... ... ..................... ..... ... 50

5.5

Assembly ............................................................... ..... ..................................... .......

5.6

Assembly and Disassembly of Adjustment Device and Instrumentation of Compressor .... 59

5. 7

Protection Measure of Compressor Transportation .. ........................................ .............. .... 60

5. 8

Dry gas seal (refer to instruction of dry gas seal) .. .. ... ... .. . ... .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . ... .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . 61

. ............. ...46
. .... 49
....... .58

Spare parts of the compressor t r.tin ........... ... .......... ........................................................ .

62
6. 1
The order of spare parts ................. ...................................................................... ....... .' 6:
The long-tcnn storage of spare parts .....

...

.............. 43

The J~rous spare parts! .. . ..

Lube o il u n it .....

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Pwpose of lube otl urut: ..................................... ..... ............................ ... ... ........... ...... 63

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Structure feature and operation of main parts.... . ... ......... ... . .. .. ...... ...... .... ..... .... ....63

74

Startup of the lube otl unit....................................... ......................

75

Set value .. . ...................... ............................... ............. ......................................... ........... 68

76

Character of lube oil ............ .................................... .................................... ........... ... ..... ......68

\!fake up of lube oil urut ...............................................................................................63

Gear Box .....

... ... ... .... ...... .....67

. .. .............. ........................... .................... ................ .......................... .........~....69

8.1

Servtce ................................ .. ... .. ........ ....... ... ........ .. .............................. ..........................~ ........69

8.2

Structure ......... .. .............. ............. .. ............. ........................ ......................... .. .. ............. .......... 69

83

(nstallation, alignmg and running test of gearbox......................... ... .. ..... .................... .. .......... 70

84
8.5

Operation ............... .......... ...... ...... .. ... ..... ............................................................................. 72

Maintenance................................. :..................................... ........ ........ ... ........... ... .................. 76

Controls and Instruments ...................................................................... ........................................ 79

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Gas path system .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. ... .. .. .. ... . ...... .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. ... . .. ... .. ..... .. . . .. . . ........................ 79

92

Lube oil system .. ................................................ ..... ...... ....... ...... .. ... . ... ... . .......... 83

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Purpose oflube oil unit: .... ................ ....... ...... ....... ......... .. .....................................................63

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Make up of lube oil unit: ...................................................................................................... 63

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Structure feature and operation of main parts: ........................................................................ 63

74
75

Startup of the lube otl unit .................................................................................. .. .................6 7

Set value .......................... .. ... ................... .. ... .. ................ .......................................................68

7.6

Character of lube oil ................... .............. .. .................................... ........................................ 68

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GearBox .......................................................... .... .... ..... .... .. ............................................

........ ... ... .... .69
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8.1

Servtce ..................... ............... ... ....... ............ .. ...... ..... ... .. .... ............ ..... ... .. .... .. ....... .........~,...... 69

8.2

Structure.... ....... ............... .... ....... ........... .... ....... .... .... .......... ......... .. ............. .. .......... ..................69

8.3

Installation, aligning and running test of gearbox.. .................................................................70

8.4

Operation ........................... .. .... .. .. ...... ......................... ............................................................72

8.5

Maintenance.......... ..... ..... ... ........ .. .-.... .. .. ..... ... ....... .. ...... .... ........... ... .......................................... 76

Controls and Instruments .. .............. ................ .. ............................................................................ .. 79

9. 1

Gas path system .................... .. .. ... ... ....... ..... .. ................ .... ...... .. .............................................. 79

9.2

Lube oil system...................................................................... .. ........... .. .............................. 83

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7.1

Purpose oflube oil unit: .......................................................................................................... 63

72

Make up oflube oil unit: .................................................................................................63

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Structure feature and operation of main parts: ........................................................................ 63

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Startup of the lube otl unit.. .............................. .....................................................................67

75

Set value ..... .... .. ... .. ... ..... ... ..... ........................................ .. .. ........... ..... .......... ............................68

7.6

Characteroflube oil ...................... ........ ... ................ ........ ................................................ ... ... 68

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Gear Box ................................................. ...... ... ... .... ........ ........ .. ........... ....................... ...... ........... .... .69
8.1

Service ............... ... ... ............. ..... ........ ................... ................................................. .........~....... 69

8.2

Structure...................................................................................................................................69

8.3

Installation, aligning and running test of gearbox................................................................... 70

8.4

Operation ............................... ...................................................... ........................................... 72

8.5

Maintenance ................................. :............... .............. ............................................. ................. 76

Controls and Instruments ................................ .... ....... ..... .............................................................. .. 79

9. 1

Gas path system ...................................................................................................................... 79

9.2

Lube oil system................................................................................... ... ............. .................... 83

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This operation manual helps those technicians to know more about the 2MtL series
centrifugal compressor system.
This operation manual include important documents help you to use this machine safely,
properly and economically. And it also helps you to avoid damage to the machine, save
your maintenance job and improve the safety and operation life.

Wben the machine is running, this operation manual cannot take place of the site trairung
from the operator. We can provide such training separately if customer feels necessary.
Responsibility: We will not responsible for the damage due to fault operation and impro
treating.
Note: This compressor is not allowed to work beyond the operation range that is listed in
the data sheet. We will not be responsible for the damage caused by overload (too big flo
rate) or under load (pulse).
Attention: The operation point listed in the data sheet is the design point of this machine.
the operation point needs to be changed, must get the confirmation from SBW before the
startup of the machine. The inlet pressure may vary I 0% in a short period. It may happen
during startup and shutdown procedure.
This operation manual shall be kept for easy availability at site.
Before operate this machine, the operator must read this operation manual careful!~ . Onl.
aft.::r get the necessary training of the mach me, can he operate this mach me.
SB W can provide you a strong and fast after sales service team. For further information,
please ~ontact our local agency or directly contact us. When you need spare parts, please
mention our product code (H445)in your purchase order.

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Index

This operation manual helps those technicians to know more about the 2MCL.series
centrifugal compressor system.
This operation manual include important documents help you to use this machine safely,
properly and economically. And it also helps you to avoid damage to the machine, save
your maintenance job and improve the safety and operation life.
When the machine is running, this operation manual cannot take place of the site trainin~
from the operator. We can provide such training separately if customer feels necessary.
..

Responsibility: We will not responsible for the damage due to fault operation and impn

treating.
Note: This compressor is not allowed to work beyond the operation range that is listed

the data sheet. We will not be responsible for the damage caused by overload (too big fl1
rate) or under load (pulse).
Attention: The operation point listed in the data sheet is the design point of this machin

the operation point needs to be changed, must get the confirmation from SBW before th
startup of the machine. The inlet pressure may vary l 0% in a short period. It may happe
during startup and shutdown procedure.
This operation manual shall be kept for easy availability at site.
Before operate this machine, the operator must read this operation manual carefully. Or.
<lfter get the necessary training of the machine, can he operate this machine.
SBW can provide you a strong and fast after sales service team. For further information
- .
please contact our local agency or directly contact us. When you need spare parts, pleas
mention our product code (H445)in your purchase order.

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1. 13

Protection device and manual shall be provided as per standard.

1.14

Fire detection and distinguisher device shall be provided as per standard.

2.15

The operator must be informed about the position of fire distinguisher and usage.

Personnel qualification and training.

3.1 Only those qualified personnel are allowed to operate the turbo blower.
3.2 Responsibility of operation, assembly, maintains should be clearly set.
4

Precautions:

4. 1 When the machine is running, it is not allowed to remove those protection devices,
which is contact with rotation part.
4.1 If the leakage is there during running, there should be necessary measure especially for

dangerous gas.
. J..3 Only when the machine is fully stopped can the repair and maintenance job be done.
4.4 Before start the repair and maintain job, if the compressed medium is dangerous to
hwnan being, it should be removed first.
..J..5 After the repair and maintain job, all the protection device shouJd be installed back.
Note: For those whole package units, to prevent the movement of rotor during the
transportation, some copper sheets have been inserted to the bearing gap during packing.
After the installation, those sheet coppers should be removed before startup.

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1. l General Instruction
This compressor is used as the nature gas compressor for 80MW Gas turbine of Tongi
Power Plant, Bangladesh, the model of which is 2MCL458. The Motor is adopted to
drive this compressor through the gearbox and the diaphragm coupling. The motor and
gearbox are installed on the common base plate, so that this is convenient for
installation and centering. The lube oil for compressor, motor and gearbox will be
supplied by the common lube oil system.
The diagrammatic layout of the compressor train as the follo~ng:

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c+
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H)
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p)

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1.2 The main datas of compressor train

1.2. l

The Performance parameters of compressor

Normal
Methane gas

Medium

Average molecular weight

3

Flow rateNm /H
Inlet press.
. Inlet Temp.

bar (G)

c
(G)

17.248

16.182

36000

33100

36000

3.7868

3.7868

3.7868

35

35

27.1

25.647

21.19

134.8

134.8

134.8

2889

2853

12474

12474

3218

Speed r/min

12474

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Methane gas

16.182

Shaft power KW

1.2.2

Methane gas

35

Outlet Press. bar

Outlet temp.

~.

Outline dimension, parameter and weight _

Model

2MCL458

Inlet tlange dimension

I Stage
Og400

II Stage
Dg300

Press. MPa(AJ

4.0

4.0

Facing type

Butt-welding forging

Butt-welding forging

s tee 1 flange

steeL flange

Directiov

upward

lpward

Outlet flange dimension

Dg300

Dg250 -

Press. MPa(A)

4.0

4. 0

Facing type

Butt-welding forging

Butt-weld!ng forging

Stage

steel flange

Direction

steel

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The whole train outline dimension (including motor):

LXWXH:

6820X2800X2950

Critical speeds:
F irsi Critical speed:

4334.7 r/min

Second Critical speed:

15561

Rotor Weight:

470

Max. weight of the hoisting part:

8000

Compressor Body Weight:

12800 kg

~.

r/min

kg
kg

-33000 kg

Total weight of compressor train

1.2.3

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Driving method
Flexible coupling is adopted between motor & gearbox and gearbox & compressor.

1.2. 4

Main driver: Motor

Type:

Explosion-isolation

Model:

YAKS710-2WTH

Rated speed:

2985

Output shaft power (rated):

3600

r/min
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Description of the structure of the proper of centrifugal compressor

Model 2MCL compressor is of multi-stage centrifugal compressor with horizontally
splltted casmg. The compressor consists of stator (casing, diagphrims, seals. and seals
for balance disc), rotor (main shaft, impellers, sleeves, balance disc, shaft sleeve. half
coupling), JOurnal bearings and thrust bearings.

2 1 Symbology of the compressor

Model 2MCL compressor, means there are two stages within one casing, and the gas
wtuch from first stage goes into the second stage through inter-cooler and to the
discharge status, finally reached to its fmal pressure. The impellers of two stages are
back-to-back layout.
2.2 Stator and fts components
2.1.1. Casmg

According to the requirement of different pressure and medium compressed, the casing
of a Model 2MCL centrifugal compressor can be constructed in use of fabricated steel,
iron casting and steel casting.
Based on the regulation of the contract and technical specification tabncatied casing ts
adopted for this specific compressor.
The upper and lower halves of the horizontally spLitted casing are tightened in use af
bolts and the central splitted surface of the casing is high procisely machined for
supetior tightness. and sealing glue is applied on the surface for ensuri ng even better
tightness at assembly of the casing.
There ts one screw hole for guide pole at each one of the 4 comers at the splined
surface of lower half casmg and a ring is set on each pole whtch acts as a guide during
assembly and disassembly of upper casing, for ensuring the r?tor and seal inside casing
not being damaged when working on the upper casing. These 4 guide poles are also
used as screw bolts tor tightening the upper and lower casmgs. 4 legs are protruded
from the two sides of the central splitted surface of the lower casing to support the
compressor on Its baseplate.

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oriented keyways on two of the legs, which are used for axially positioning of a
compressor. For the 2MCL compressor, there are two vertical keys at outsides of inlet
and outlet franges for laterally positioning the compressor. The position displacement
of the casing can be eliminated by using these keys for keeping good alignmen of the
compressor train and can also be suitable of the deformation caused by the tbf;rrnal
expansion of the casing due to temperature variation.
The bearing case and lower casing are integral piece for increasing the rigidity of the
casing. Bearing case and sealing chamber are seperated with labyrinth seals and oil
seals. The upper bearing case is removable.
Therefor, it is possible to inspect the bearing by dismounting the upper case only,
without disassembly of the compressor casing. The inlet and outlet nozzles of the
compressor are welded on the upper casing and upward oriented.
2.2.2. Diaphragm

Normally, the grey cast iron, nodular cast iron, and fabricated steel plate are used for
the diaphragms of the 2MCL compressor. Grey cast iron is used for this specific
compressor.
The function of the diaphragms is to separate each stages of the compressor and to
create a continuous flow chaiUlel through enclosure of each impeller. The contigeous
plain of the diaphragm constitutes the passage of diffuser and the kinetic energy of the
gas from the impeller is converted into pressure energy via diffuser. The inner side of

t:..'te diaphragm is return channel (swiri chamber). The gas turns to the entry of the next
stage impeller through the return channel. There is a group of guide vanes at inner side
of the return channel for guiding the gas evenly flowing into the entry of next stage
impeller.

The diaphragms are horizontally splittted into upper and lower two halves. The casing
and diaphragms are fitted with rabbets and the diaphragms of each stage are inserted
onto the casing against the rabbets one by one. The upper diaphragms are fixed onto the
up'P<!r casing in use of countersunk head bolts but not completely fixed, so that it can be
slightly moved around the central line. whil~ the lm'<er diaphrahrms ~an be freely
mounted onto the lowt!r ..:astng. In

~onsidt!ration

of the! tht!rrnal expansion. the

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horizontally splitted surface of the diaphragms is slightly lower then the central splitted
surface of the casing.

2.2.3. Seals among stages

The labyrinth seals are used among the stages of2MCL compressor. The labyrinfP. seals
are mounted at exterior edges of suction rings of each stage impeller of the compressor
for reducing the return flow of each stage. Normally the labyrinth seals are made of
aluminium alloy that is of soft material for avoiding .the shaft sleeves and impellers
being damaged.

In order to avoid the deformation of the seals due to the thermal expansion and so as to
create incident of shaft clasping, normally a "L'' type clip step is formed for the seals.
The teeth of the seal like the comb teeth. The upper parts of the exterior rings of the
seals are fixed onto the upper diaphragm or casing in use of counter sunk bolts,but not
completely fixed ,and the lower halves of the exterior ring are freely mounted onto
the lower diaphragms or casing.
The seals in larger size may cut into halves and there must be gaps between segments
for meeting the requirement of thermal expansion.

2.2.4. Seals for balance disc

Normally there will be labyrinth seals at the balance disc of a compressor for reducing
the gas leakage at both side of the balance disc. The structure of this seal is somehow
similar to the ones of inter stage.
2.3 Rotor and its components
The rotor of a compressor consists of main shaft, impeller, shaft sleeve, shaft srew nut,
sleeve, balance disc and thrust disc etc.
2.3. 1. Main shaft
The major function of the main shaft of the compressor is to transferthe power and the
main shaft must have certain vidigity and strengh.

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2.3.2. Impeller
Normally the impeller used in this compressor is of closed type and back ward vanes.
There must be interference between impeller and shaft and the impellers shall be hotshrunk on the shaft. For the wider impellers such as three-dimensional impellers, ;\the
plate disc, shroud and bades are welded into an integral piece. For the impeller with
normal width the blades are usually milled out from the plate disc and then the shroud
will be welded on afterward. For the narrow impeller, when it becomes very difficult to
stretch the fillet for welding at seams between bending blades and shroud, the blades
may be milled out on the shroud. It is relatively easier to weld blades onto the plain

shroud. For more narrow impellers the groove welding teclmique is adopted.
Over speed test shall be implemented for all impellers as per the stipulation of API 617.
2.3.3. Sleeves
The sleeves are hot-shrunk on the shaft to fix the impellers at suitable position and to
protect the unshielded portion of shaft beyond the impellers for avoiding the shaft from
exposure to the gas, and it can also actuate for diversion.
1.3.4. Shaft screw nut
Its main function is for positioning the impellers and shaft end seals.
2.3.5. Balance disc
Due to the pressure difference created by gas at shroud and plate disc of an impeller,

the rotor of the ~ompressor is acted by the thrust force which is generated towards the
entry of the impeller, and certain portion of the thrust force will be counter balanced by
the balance disc.
For the model 2MCL compressor, the balance disc is located between the outlets of two
stages. The residue thrust force is designed to act against the thrust bearing, therefor, the
axial displacement of the rotor can be eliminated.

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2.3 6 Thrust disc

The impellers encounter a force which is directed to suction side once they start to
rotate; this is due to the uneven thrust caused by different pressure acting on the plate
disc and shroud. The axial thrust force acted on the impeller to push the

sh~

and

impeller axial ly along the shaft Normally, the general thrust force of a com~sor
direct towards the suction of the compressor. For balancing the thrust force, the balnace
disc and thrust bearing are installed.

The residue thrust force after balance disc acts

on the thrust bearing through the action of balance disc. "f:he balance disc is normally
made from forgings.

2.4 Journal bearing

The bearings with el1iptic bushes or tilting pads bearings are selected for model 2MCL
compressor. For this compressor, the tilting pads bearing are selected as the journal
bearing. The forced lubrication oil is supplied from the oil unit The bearings are
mounted in the bearing case at the two sides of the compressor casing. The bearing case

can be independently opened for internal inspection.

The oil flow into the shaft bushes can be controled with the degree of the openess of the
oil flow controler according to temperature of the shaft bush. The pressurized lube oil
flows into the shaft bushes for lubrication and same time ~ring away the gemerated
heat.
There are 5 bearing pads at one tilting bearing (reter to fig.

for detail), which are

c4ua.iiy spaced mounted in the groove oi the bearing body. The pads can nit around its
pivot by using a specially made set of screws to ensure the optrnum position when it
operates. A layor of bearing alloy has been poured on the inner surface of the bearg
pads, the beaaring made from steel forgings are seperated mto upper and lower two
halves along the horizontally splitted surface and
tightened with pin positioning bolts. A rotating

proof

pints applied at the upper part of the bearing body

for

ddending the rotating of the bearing body.

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2.5 Thrust bearing

The Michil bearings are used in this compressor unit, for counteracting the residue
thrust force which is not completely balanced by the compressor as well as the axial
thrust force created at coupling.
The thrust
bearing is mounted at the exterior of the journal bearings as per the design
.
~

requirement.
Michil bearing (refer to fig.2 for detail)
The Michil

double

bearing is a

plate

anti-thrust

bearing and the bearing body

is devided to

upper and

_ lower two halves. This type

bearing has two groups of
anti-thrust elements, and the
8 pads in each group are

located at both sides of the

rotating thrust disc.

)
Fig.2
I ,2

Tirrust s~at

3. Thrust pads

4. Semi-circle fixed block

5. Shim

6 Seting screw

7. Pin

8. Screw

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On the back of a group of thrust elements there is a shim for adjusting the clearance of
thrust bearing. A layor of bearing alloy is poured on the working surface of the thrust
pads which are equally spaced mounted on the thrust ring and positioned with seting
screws. The thrust pads may tilt around their pivots for evenly bearing the axial thrust.
Oil wedges are fonned by lube oil during operation.
On the thrust ring a rotating proof pin is clamped inside the shaft bush for defending
looseness. Above the shaft bush there is a pin that is cliped into the hole of bearing
gland to eliminate rotating of the bearing body.
2.6 Shaft end sealing
There are many types for shaft end sealing, such as t1oating ring, mechanical seal, dry
gas seal, gas extraction seal and gas charge seal etc. It will be detennined by customers
to take which sealing type. Dry gas seal is adopted for this compressor train.
2. 7 Coupling
The coupling is a unit for connecting driving shaft and driven shaft and trnasmiting
movement and torque. For centrifugal compressor application, a tooth coupling, a
membrance coupling or a laminated coupling can be used. Flexible disc couplings are
used for this specific machine train.
2.8 Coupling guards
!t is made in aluminium alloy casting and it is of a closed spark proof type. The main

function of the unit is for the safty of personnels, defending entry of foreign object and
drainage of oil. Some time it can also work as a simple conjunction box for the bearing
temperature sensing elements, and wiring at lower part of the guards. There wil be no
influence to the dismounting of the case for inspection.

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2. 9 Baseplate of compressor
The baseplate of the compressor is fabricated with steel plate and its function is to
support the compressor, gear box and driving unit. The claw pedestals welded onto the
baseplate for connecting with the claws of compressor casing. These claw pedestals are
also fabricated with steel parts. For the safety of the operator the free zone, which ts
located between the baseplate frame and suction nozzle of.compressor, Is shielded with
steel sheet. As stipulated in the contract, this job shall be completed by customer.
As per the regulation of the contract, the baseplate of the compressor shall be apart
from the baseplate of the driver. A common baseplate for compressor and gear box is

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more facil itating the alighnment ofthe whole machine train.

2.10 Shaft monjtoring
1.10.1. Probe for shaft displacement

In order to monitor the axial position of compressor rotor and sound alann when it is
necessary (lf it is regulated in the contract, it may be also used for pillion and bull gear
shaft of gear unit). The shaft displacement probes are installed by thrust beearing side

in the compressor (gear unit) and operated based on the vertex flow principle. If the
thrust bearing doesn't work or the shaft displacement becomes too much and the alann
value is exceeded, a warning alarm will be issued from the displacement probes;
furthermore, if trip value is exceeded, the driver of the compresor wil1 be automatically
shut do'"'ll.
.:;. i 0.2. Shaft vibration indicator

In order to monitor the vibration of the compressor rotor and issue out alarm whenever
necessary, total 4 vibratiob probes are installed at each casing of the compressor, two
probes at each side form an inclination of 90 def,Tfee,and operate in the principle of
vertex flow.

If the vibration of the compressor rotor is too much, and exceeds the alarming value or
even the trip value, then the warning alarm or shut down command will be issued
respectively.
-\ r later case.

a ti.!nc relav. ..::an be used

ensure the :.;omoressor

should not be actuated
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at short time peak value period so as to avoid an in<.:idental trip.