STC-SX Siemens Turbocompressor –

Single Shaft, Axial Design

More than 50 Years of Experience

The compressor type STC-SX is optimally Fields of Applications

featured for today’s blast furnace require- Blast furnace air
ments – which are characterized by the
FCC (Fluid Catalytic Cracking) air
continuous strive for larger compressor
units with increased efficiencies. Siemens Highlights
axial blowers STC-SX have proven to meet
customer needs: designed to handle large The perfect match for large
volume air flows and other clean gases with volume flows
excellent efficiencies. Design and material Excellent efficiency
selection lead to optimum reliability and Low maintenance costs
reduce maintenance needs.
Since the 1950’s, the concept of STC-SX
has continuously been optimized. Designed
in accordance with API 617, this product
line now allows for volume flows up to
1,300,000 m³ / h.

Siemens Turbocompressors

Answers for energy.

Design Concept
High Flow Rates at High Efficiencies
Designed for large volume air flows and
other clean gases over a wide operation
range, STC-SX blower series guarantee
excellent efficiency. With their low power-
consumption, Siemens turbocompressors
optimize a plant’s energy balance.
Casings have an axial or radial inlet, mini-
mizing flow loss. As standard, they are
fabricated. On special request, Siemens
also offers cast casings. These machines
are typically uncooled straight-through
blowers, optimal for high discharge
temperatures.
STC-SX
Electric-motor-driven axial blower STC-SX for an FCC plant.
Modular Principle
The design principle common to the STC-SX
series is a modular concept. It is based on
finely graded machine elements and flow
components that have proven their reliabi-
lity over many years of operation. A great
variety of casing sizes and blade sizes
allows for tailor-made design according
to individual specifications. Depending on
the volume flow and the necessary pressure
ratios, the size of the flow components and
the number of stages are chosen from the
construction kit. Implementing reliable com-
ponents lead to high flexibility in order to
meeting process requirements.

Highlights
Tilting pad bearing for journal
and axial thrust bearing
Up to 19 stages
Improved efficiency due to new
blading technology
Rotor blades of first and second
stage are made of duplex steel
Corrosion resistance due to unique
material usage
Rotor assembly of an axial
blower at the Duisburg
manufacturing site.
Control Systems
Broad range of appropriate
control systems
- Performance control
- Independent anti-surge protection
- Anti-choke control
Control by either speed variation
or adjustable guide vanes, or a
combination of both
Remote Monitoring System (RMS)
for preventive maintenance and
optimum performance
 Technical Data
Flow rates from 50,000 to 1,300,000 m³ / h
(30,000 to 825,000 cfm)
Pressure ratio between 1.9 and 6.0
Speed up to 9,000 rpm
Discharge temperature up to 350 °C
Various control systems to optimize operation
Driver: electric motor or steam turbine,
depending on process and energy resources

Benefits
Combining reliable technology with innovative development,
Siemens STC-SX axial flow compressors guarantee benefits that
optimize your business.
Compression of large volume flows
Highest degree of efficiency
Extended operating range
Modular and robust machine design
High quality due to proven components and API standards
Prevention of wear due to optimized material selection
Low operating and maintenance costs
Service and maintenance work at the rotor of a blast
furnace blower.

Application Range
STC-SX is the perfect match for volume flows
up to 1,300,000 cubic meters per hour. The axial
blower realizes pressure ratios up to 6.

Speed
p/p U /min

8 9,000

8,000

7,000
6
6,000
Pressure ratio

5,000
4
4,000

3,000
70 100 150 250 350 450 600 1,000 1,300
2 2,000

1,000

0
50 70 100 200 300 500 700 1,000
V x 1,000 m3 /h

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