Selecting the Best Compressor
Centrifugal gas compressors are crucial in many industries, aiding everything from natural gas movement to powering gas turbines. When picking the right compressor, consider these points to ensure it works well, lasts long, and saves you money:
- Know Your Needs: Look at the flow rate, pressures, and temperatures your process requires
- Check Performance: Make sure the compressor can handle your operation's conditions
- Assess Efficiency: The compressor should save energy across all levels of use
- Material Matters: The build should match the type of gas, especially if it's a toxic gas, and withstand your process's demands
- Control Systems: Look at how the compressor is controlled and managed
- API Standards: In oil and gas, your compressor should meet API standards like 614, 617, 692, & 670
- Maintenance and Noise: Pick a compressor that's easy to maintain and meets noise regulations, with little vibration
Talk to an Ingersoll Rand expert to help you find the perfect centrifugal gas compressor for your needs.