Why choose the HE-S
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reciprocating compressor line designed
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according to API618 standards.
Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics (RM&D)
The patented GE Oil & Gas GEnyus diagnostic
system is able to detect deviations in
compressor behavior to increase safety during
operation and to optimize maintenance
programs.
Requires fewer compressors for the same
duty, delivering the highest reliability at
lower operating costs.
Contractual Service Agreements (CSAs)
HE-S ... the first reciprocating compressor frame
in the 9-10 MW natural gas segment capable of
A highly skilled staff of local engineers and
direct coupling with large gas engines.
technicians provides on-site technical support for
installation, commissioning, overhaul, repair, and
maintenance. This team is supported by our
headquarter experts, service shops, technical
assistants and project managers.
HE-S Range for Gas Storage
and Pipeline
Gas
Storage
10 MW
4HE-S 50-150 bar
4HE-S 30-200 bar
6HE-S 50-150 bar
6HE-S 30200 bar
6HE-S 50-75 bar
Power
2 MW
Pipeline
6HE-S 75-100 bar
4HE-S 50-75 bar
4HE-S 75-100 bar
Capacity
HE-S Reciprocating Compressor
1.0 million Nm3/h
The broadest capabilities in the medium frame range
covering both low and high speed applications
GE imagination at work
COMK/MARK 895/II - Designed by: Studio Tre Fasi
Printed by: Sagraf - 8-2008
2008 Nuovo Pignone S.p.A. all rights reserved
Introducing the HE-S an evolution of the existing HE Reciprocating Compressor
With more than a century of experience in
reciprocating compressor technology,
GE Oil & Gas has one of the most complete
lines of advanced and proven API618
machines.
The success of our current generation of
process compressors is the result of constant
technical innovation that draws on the global
resources and unmatched experience of GE.
Backed by the GE Oil & Gas engineering team
and a dedicated staff of Global Services
experts, our reciprocating compressor product
line guarantees customers an unmatched and
integrated approach along the entire plant life
cycle from design through to operation and
maintenance of the machinery. The result is
the highest level of performance, reliability
and availability in the industry.
Testifying to our ongoing commitment to
help customers achieve greater levels of
performance and productivity, we have
uprated the proven GE Oil & Gas HE line,
applying referenced design features to
achieve the highest capabilities in the
medium frame range for both gas engine
and electric motor driven applications.
The HE-S, an evolution of a heavy duty
machine with high speed characteristics.
Product Features
GE Oil & Gas API618 Product Range
Frame Size
# Throws
500 kN (112,000 lbf) max crosshead pin load
6 m/s (1,180 fpm) max average piston speed
Superior Design for Advanced Performance
Max Power
per throw *
[kW]
Piston Rod
Diameter
[mm]
Stroke
[mm]
Crankcase and Sliding Body
Max Speed
[rpm]
Heavily ribbed high-strength ductile iron
High stiffness to maintain correct alignment
of all moving and stationary parts
750 rpm max
OA
435
48
220
800
16,200 kW (21,700 HP) nominal max power at
full speed (6 throws)
OC
700
57
300
650
HA
2-4
500
48
180
1000
2-4-6 throws available
HB
2-6
625
57
210-230
800
Steel space bars for stiffening
Applications
HD
2-8
1,300
75
240-280
700
Designed for maintainability
Pipeline
HE
2-10
2,150
90
290-330
600
Storage
HF
2-10
2,850
110
320-360
470
Re-injection
HG
2-10
3,600
130
320-360-400
450
Refinery
HM
2-6
600
57
135-150
1200
The HE-S represents an addition to our portfolio of
reciprocating compressor products, which is designed
to address specific compression needs in all segments
of the oil and gas industry.
SHM
2-6
1,100
65
135-150
1200
SHMB
2-4
1,100
65
135-150
1200
HE-S
2-6
2,700
90
200-240
290-330
800
600
A Unique Entry into the Reciprocating
Compressor Market
Crankshaft
High strength forged steel, one piece, precision ground
* At max speed
Bolted-on counterweights to reduce unbalanced
rotating inertial forces
Lube oil holes and all discontinuities carefully smoothed
and polished to reduce stresses
Suitable for both slow and high speed API618
and API11P applications
Incorporating more than 100 years of GE Oil & Gas experience
Complete Product Support
Fully validated design
All units tested before shipment
24x7 support available anywhere
Localized training
2 throws 4 throws 6 throws
[mm]
[mm]
[mm]
Length
1,495
3,045
4,595
Height
1,510
1,510
1,510
Width, cylinders
excluded
3,760
3,760
3,760
Shaft center line
1,200
1,200
1,200
Ductile iron crosshead guides with external ribbing
The only reciprocating compressor capable of
750 rpm gas engine direct drive at 9MW and above
An ideal solution for API618 service allowing
moderate speed
Overall
Dimensions
Bearings
Crankcase
High-strength ductile iron
Tri-metal main and connecting rod bearings
No geometrical discontinuity in the highest loaded area
Crankshaft
High-strength forged steel
Mounted with split line in vertical position
Big-end bearings identical to journal bearings for spare
optimization
Crosshead
Tri-metal bearings
Fully machined forged steel body
Piston rod hydraulically connected
to flange
Sliding body
High-strength ductile iron
Four hydraulically tensioned bolts
connect the flange to crosshead pin
Crosshead body always under full
compression
