Multi-Stage

Centrifugal
Compressors
■■ The world turns to Elliott
Our History - Over 100 Years of Innovation and Success
Since 1910, Elliott has provided innovative solutions, unmatched expertise, and first-class service to the global
turbomachinery marketplace worldwide. Elliott designed, tested, and installed some of the industry’s most
rugged and dependable equipment. In fact, some Elliott compressors and turbines installed in the 1940s and
1950s are still in operation today, either as originally supplied or upgraded to handle new process conditions or
more stringent environmental standards.

We have been on the cutting edge of technological advancement throughout our history, consistently providing
advanced technology in aerodynamics, rotor dynamics, process simulation, and metallurgy. Our customers have
benefited from our state-of-the-art production innovations, which continue today, including fabricated casing
technology, high-pressure casing technology, and impeller welding techniques.

In the mid-1990s, Elliott launched the EDGE™ development program to improve the performance of our multi-
stage centrifugal compressor line with the latest in aerodynamic technologies, while reducing cost and cutting
lead time to supply a machine in half – from 10 to 12 months to as low as 6 months. The first EDGE compressors
were built for Shell in 1998, and Elliott’s current scalable compressor designs are based upon EDGE technology.

We know that change is essential in achieving and maintaining a competitive edge in today’s worldwide business
market. Together with our customers and suppliers, we continue to innovate, improve, and expand our extensive
portfolio of products and services that serve the energy industries. We work with our customers to provide
custom applications, as needed, to meet their specific project needs.

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■■ What we offer - Advanced Compressor Technology
Superior Performance
Through our various development programs,
we combine our comprehensive knowledge of
turbomachinery with the latest design software,
manufacturing processes, and machine tools. As a
result, Elliott’s multi-stage centrifugal compressors
lead the industry in both performance and reliability.

Increased Aerodynamic Efficiency

Elliott uses state-of-the-art interactive design
and prediction tools to optimize aerodynamic
performance and increase flange-to-flange
efficiencies. We develop compressor impeller and
matched stationary flowpath components using
Improved Rotor Stability Characteristics
computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses and Through extensive research in the fields of
dynamic simulations. We optimize three-dimensional rotor‑dynamic stability, aerodynamic cross-
blade profiles, diffuser flow angles, crossover coupling stiffness, and rotor-bearing systems,
bend curvature, area ratio, and return channel we have developed proprietary analytical tools.
vane shapes for each impeller stage to provide Incorporating these developments into Elliott
the best possible efficiency. To achieve additional compressor designs has produced a number of
performance enhancements, we improve the flow product enhancements. For example, we increased
distribution channels at the inlet and discharge rotor stiffness by increasing shaft diameter, reducing
volutes and sidestream mixing areas. These impeller weight, and increasing journal bearing sizes.
enhancements allow us to provide some of the This allows higher torque transmission capabilities
industry’s highest operational efficiencies. and higher‑speed operation, with improved rotor
stability characteristics, which are essential as
gas densities and operating pressures increase.

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■■ Casing Features
Elliott’s compressor casing design reduces the We typically use milled flats for Society of
required manufacturing steps and simplifies field Automotive Engineers (SAE) flanged connections,
assembly. To achieve higher operating pressures, including endwall, spray nozzle, casing drain,
we applied state-of-the-art solids modeling and finite bearing retainer, and equalizing line connections. On
element analysis techniques. smaller casings where space is limited, SAE flanges
provide higher ratings and more compact designs
Small and mid-sized horizontally split casing than American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
sections are made from a single piece of rolled steel flanges.
plate with horizontal flanges that are machined—
not welded—into the side. Cast steel casings are
used for some applications. High-strength casing Casing Advantages
through-bolts provide superior clamping forces.
Endwalls are made from a single solid plate. The ΠIntegral horizontal flanges on small and medium
resulting casing has fewer sealing surfaces, is easier frames
to manufacture and assemble, and has increased ΠMachined flats with SAE flanges for most drain or
pressure capabilities compared to conventional injection connections
designs. Larger horizontally split casings have ΠThrough-bolts for casing horizontal flanges
rolled barrel sections with welded-on endplates and
welded-on horizontal flanges. ΠAllowable forces and moments per API 617
ΠThree-dimensional solid modeling for improved
Vertically split MB-line compressors feature a design and engineering review capability
complete inner casing assembly. This includes
a horizontally split inner casing with diaphragms, Œ Pro/ENGINEER® solid modeling files to enhance
stationary seals, rotating elements, bolted-on precision during component manufacture
endwalls, and shaft end seals. This module can
be inserted or removed from the outer casing
as a single piece, which simplifies compressor
assembly and reduces turn-around times.

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■■ Aerodynamic Components
Elliott offers superior, three-dimensional impeller
designs and stationary diaphragms. We do this
by maximizing performance over a broad range
of pressure and flow applications using the latest
aerodynamic design and analysis technologies.

To verify predicted performance, we perform single-

stage testing in various configurations, such as with
vaneless or vaned diffusers, or using high or low tip
Mach numbers. We derive higher and lower flow
stage ratings from the prototype test data to form a
“family” of stages. Within each stage family, impeller
geometry is fixed; blade heights are varied for higher
or lower flows.

Using this methodology, several stage families span

the desired flow coefficient range. Impellers and
stationary components are then scaled up or down
for different frame sizes. For maximum flexibility,
components are also scalable from 90 to 100
percent size within each compressor frame size.
Our compressors use either fabricated steel
Impeller manufacturing applies five-axis milling to diaphragms or a combination cast-and-fabricated
ensure the quality of the advanced impeller designs. steel design, where thickness precludes using
Impellers are stress relieved, machine finished, steel plate alone. Precision machining ensures
balanced statically and dynamically, spin tested, and dimensional accuracy and significantly improves
then mounted with an interference fit onto the shaft. the diaphragm surface finish. Diaphragms are
We use shaft-to-impeller keys for extra stability in horizontally split and finished at all horizontal and
high-pressure or high-power applications. peripheral joints and on gas path surfaces.

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■■ Compressor Frame Summaries
Frame Typical Flow Range Inlet Nozzle Sizes Discharge Nozzle Sizes
m /hr
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CFM mm in mm in

1H – 10M (3,4,5) 102, 203, 254, 305, 356 4, 8, 10, 12, 14 102, 152, 203 4, 6, 8
2,888 – 14,272 1,700 – 8,400
1V – 10MB (3,4,5) 102, 203, 254, 305, 356 4, 8, 10, 12, 14 102, 152, 203 4, 6, 8

2H – 15M (3,4,5) 152, 203, 254, 305, 356, 406 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 102, 152, 203 4, 6, 8
3,738 – 19,029 2,200 – 11,200
2V – 15MB (3,4,5) 102, 152, 203, 254, 305, 356, 406, 457 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 102, 152, 203, 254 4, 6, 8, 10

3H – 20M (3,4,5) 203, 254, 305, 356, 406, 457 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 102, 203, 254 4, 8, 10
4,927 – 25,145 2,900 – 14,800
3V – 20MB (3,4,5) 152, 203, 254, 305, 356, 406, 457 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 102, 152, 203, 254, 305 4, 6, 8, 10,12

4H – 25M (3,4,5) 254, 305, 356, 406, 457, 508 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 152, 203, 254, 305 6, 8, 10, 12
6,626 – 33,471 3,900 – 19,700
4V – 25MB (3,4,5) 203, 254, 305, 356, 406, 457, 508 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 152, 203, 254, 305, 406 6, 8, 10, 12, 16

5H – 29M (3,4,5) 305, 356, 406, 457, 508, 610 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24 152, 203, 254, 356 6, 8, 10, 14
8,665 – 44,174 5,100 – 26,000
5V – 29MB (3,4,5) 203, 305, 356, 406, 457, 508, 610 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24 152, 254, 305, 406 6, 10, 12, 16

6H – 32M (3,4,5) 406, 457, 508, 610, 762 16, 18, 20, 24, 30 203, 254, 305, 406 8, 10, 12, 16
11,553 – 58,446 6,800 – 34,400
6V – 32MB (3,4,5) 305, 406, 457, 508, 610, 762 12, 16, 18, 20, 24, 30 203, 305, 406, 508 8, 12, 16, 20

7H – 38M (3,4,5) 457, 508, 610, 762, 914 18, 20, 24, 30, 36 203, 305, 406 8, 12, 16
15,291 – 77,305 9,000 – 45,500
7V – 38MB (3,4,5) 406, 457, 508, 610, 762, 914 16, 18, 20, 24, 30, 36 203, 305, 406, 508 8, 12,16, 20

8H – 46M (3,4,5) 254, 610, 762, 914 10, 24, 30, 36 254, 305, 406, 508 10, 12, 16, 20
20,218 – 102,620 11,900 – 60,400
8V – 46MB (3,4,5) 508, 610, 762, 914 20, 24, 30, 36 254, 305, 406, 508 10, 12, 16, 20

9H – 56M 610, 762, 914, 1067 24, 30, 36, 42 305, 508, 610, 762 12, 20, 24, 30
26,674 – 135,241 15,700 – 79,600
9V – 56MB (3,4,5) 610, 762, 914, 1067 24, 30, 36, 42 305, 508, 610 12, 20, 24

10H – 60M 610, 762, 914, 1067, 1219 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 508, 610, 762, 914 20, 24, 30, 36
10H – 60MH 35,339 – 177,207 20,800 – 104,300 610, 762, 914, 1067, 1219 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 508, 610, 762, 914 20, 24, 30, 36
10V – 60MB (3,4,5) 610, 914, 1067 24, 36, 42 508, 610, 762, 914 20, 24, 30, 36
11H – 70M 762, 914, 1067, 1219, 1372, 1524 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60 406, 610, 762 16, 24, 30
11H – 70MH 46,723 – 235,823 27,500 – 138,800 762, 914, 1067, 1219, 1372, 1524 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60 406, 610, 762 16, 24, 30
11V – 70MB 762, 1067, 1219 30, 42, 48 406, 610, 762 16, 24, 30
12H – 78M 914, 1067, 1219, 1372, 1524, 1676 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66 406, 762, 914 16, 30, 36
12H – 78MH 61,844 – 314,657 36,400 – 185,200 914, 1067, 1219, 1372, 1524, 1676 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66 406, 762, 914 16, 30, 36
12V - 78MB 914, 1219, 1372 36, 48, 54 406, 762, 914 16, 30, 36
13H – 88M 1219, 1372, 1524, 1676, 1829, 1981 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78 610, 914, 1067 24, 36, 42
13H – 88MH (3,4,5) 81,722 – 411,840 48,100 – 242,400 1219, 1372, 1524, 1676, 1829, 1981 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78 610, 914, 1067 24, 36, 42
13V - 88MB (3,4,5) 1219, 1372, 1676 48, 54, 66 610, 762, 914, 1067 24, 30, 36, 42
14H – 103M
108,057 – 541,815 63,600 – 318,900 1219, 1372, 1524, 1676, 1829, 1981, 2134, 2286 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90 610, 914, 1219, 1372 24, 36, 48, 54
14H – 103MH
108,057 – 541,815 63,600 – 318,900 1219, 1372, 1524, 1676, 1829, 1981, 2134, 2286 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90 1219 48
14H - 103MH

54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90,

15H – 110M (3,4,5) 142,887 – 721,060 84,100 – 424,400 1372, 1524, 1676, 1829, 1981, 2134, 2286, 2591 610, 1067, 1372 24, 42, 54
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Notes:
1. Nominal speed is based on 900-fps mechanical speed for the 100% nominal impeller diameter for each frame size.
2. The flow ranges given for the different frame sizes are based on the nominal speed, 100% nominal impeller diameter, and
flow coefficients of 0.053 on the low flow end and 0.199 on the high flow end.
3. Casing ratings for horizontally split designs do not include external volute iso-cooled units.
4. All external volutes require a splitline O-ring, unless a waiver is given by Product Engineering.
5. Refer to frame sections for “L” ratings and for “MBL” and “MBH” availability.

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 Casing Rating 100% Nominal Impeller Diameter Nominal Speed Journal Bearing Diameter
barg psig mm in rpm mm in

69 H – 1000
263.550 10.376 19800 74.93 2.95
138 V – 2000

69 H – 1000 In-Line
303.073 11.932 17300 74.93, 88.9,101.6 2.95, 3.5, 4
138 V – 2000

69 H – 1000
348.539 13.722 15000 88.9,101.6 3.5,4
138 V – 2000

69 H – 1000
400.812 15.780 13100 88.9,101.6, 127 3.5, 4, 5
138 V – 2000

69 H – 1000 In-Line
460.934 18.147 11400 88.9,101.6, 127 3.5, 4,5 with Side-Streams
138 V – 2000

69 H – 1000
530.098 20.870 9900 101.6, 127, 152.4 4, 5, 6
138 V – 2000

69 H – 1000
609.600 24.000 8600 01.6, 127, 152.4, 177.8 4, 5, 6, 7
138 V – 2000

69 H – 1000
701.040 27.600 7500 127, 152.4, 177.8, 203.2 5, 6, 7, 8
110 V – 1600
In-Line
with Iso-Cooling
55 H – 800 152.4, 177.8, 203.2,
806.196 31.740 6500 6, 7, 8, 9
83 V – 1200 228.6

41 H – 600
69 H – 1000 927.125 36.501 5600 177.8, 203.2, 228.6, 254 7, 8, 9, 10
69 V – 1000
28 H – 400
52 H – 750 1066.190 41.976 4900 177.8, 203.2, 228.6, 254 7, 8, 9, 10
55 V – 800
28 H – 400 Double-Flow
41 H – 600 1226.134 48.273 4300 203.2, 228.6, 254 8, 9, 10
55 V – 800
28 H – 400
41 H – 600 1410.030 55.513 3700 203.2, 228.6, 254, 304.8 8, 9, 10, 12
50 V – 725

14 H – 200 63.840 3200 254, 279.4, 304.8 10, 11, 12, 14

1748.536
26 H - 380 63.840 3200 355.6 10, 11, 12, 14

Back-to-Back
7 H – 100 1864.792 73.417 2800 254, 304.8, 355.6 10, 12, 14 Iso-Cooler Optional

Standardization of Compressor Components

In developing our compressor product line, we focused on standardizing components and hardware to reduce
costs and improve reliability across a wide array of applications. Our current product line consists of 15 standard
frame sizes, which are scaled from the 38M median frame size. Casing bores and internal aerodynamic hardware,
such as impellers, diaphragms, and shafts, are scaled. Scaling aerodynamic components improves performance
predictability and increases reliability by preserving geometric similarity across frame sizes. Bearings and seals are
selected from vendor standard sizes for each application.

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■■ Other Features
At Elliott, we maintain an environment of continuous Alternative seal designs include labyrinth or
improvement through process innovation. Elliott’s dry carbon ring seals for low-pressure services,
engineers continually examine compressor mechanical contact seals (Elliott’s patented Iso-
components to find ways to support our goals of carbon® design), and bushing seals (Elliott’s Iso-
higher efficiency, lower cost, simpler maintenance, sleeve™ design). For mechanical contact and
and reduced cycle time. bushing seals, a cartridge design is also available.
This enables easier installation and removal of the
Interstage and balance piston sealing is complete seal assembly. Buffer connections are
accomplished through two component features. standard for all seal designs.
First, we use abradable or deflection-tolerant
materials such as fluorosint or nickel-graphite on Reliability, quality, and safety are hallmarks of all
stationary sealing surfaces. Second, we machine Elliott-designed components. For example, as a
teeth onto the rotating surfaces. These features design standard, replaceable journal bearings are
increase efficiency by reducing gas recirculation steel-backed and babbitt-lined with a five-shoe
and minimizing the potential for shutdowns resulting tilting pad. Thrust bearings are double-acting and
from damaged seals. self‑equalizing. Center pivots typically are used to
make assembly easier and to provide maximum
Elliott offers shaft seals to meet our customers’ protection if reverse rotation occurs. Chrome-copper
needs in all applications. Dry gas seals are pads are applied for both journal and thrust bearings
standard and are available as single, tandem, for high oil temperature applications.
double, or triple designs. The tandem or triple
gas seal designs include an intermediate labyrinth,
which can be buffered for additional emissions
protection. Our customers realize cost savings
by eliminating expensive seal oil systems and
the need to dispose of contaminated oil. Gas seal
buffer system engineering and manufacturing
are available at Elliott’s Packaging Solutions
operation in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania.

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■■ Proven Turbomachinery Technology

DIAPHRAGM
Precisely designed and machined diaphragms provide
SHAFT a better flow path for improved performance.
Increased shaft diameter
enhances rotor dynamics.
JOURNAL BEARINGS
Increased journal bearing and shaft
seal sizes provide increased flexibility.

NOZZLE IMPELLER
Cast or fabricated nozzles are recommended High-efficiency impellers
to suit customer lead time and rating needs. scale frame-to-frame.

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■■ Manufacturing and Testing Capabilities
Elliott uses high-quality production techniques that minimize cycle time and costs while providing our customers
with the most competitive and reliable products. Our engineering and manufacturing facilities in Jeannette,
Pennsylvania, and Sodegaura, Japan, rank among the world’s most advanced for turbomachinery design,
production, and testing.

Elliott’s combined manufacturing capabilities include Masterhead machining centers for casing machining, rotor
machining centers, and diaphragm machining centers. Our rotor balancing facilities include a state‑of‑the‑art
Schenck Trebel‑designed balancing machine housed in a bunker-style vacuum chamber. The top of this
reinforced concrete facility slides away via hydraulic motors, permitting rotors to be lowered onto the balancing
equipment. Housed there are three pairs of bearing pedestals that can support rotors weighing from 130 to
44,000 pounds (59 to 19,958 kg). Elliott’s world-class Bearing Design and Manufacturing Center is fully equipped
and staffed to manufacture and service all makes, models, and types of bearings. Our test facilities enable us to
validate the mechanical integrity and performance of our components and overall systems. Elliott’s main test
facility contains a high‑volume, closed loop, specially designed cooling system that can test gas turbine-driven
compressor trains at full loads up to 100,000 HP.

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■■ Global Service and Support
Elliott offers comprehensive service and support
for all types of turbomachinery regardless of the
original manufacturer. Our experienced engineers,
metallurgists, technicians, welders, and mechanics
have the expertise and experience to keep
equipment performance high and maintenance
costs low.

Elliott has a global network of service centers that

are registered to ISO 9001 or have structured quality
management systems. They provide installation,
maintenance, repair, overhauls, parts, rerates,
modifications, and training, 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. Supported by our global network of repair
centers, our field service teams are recognized for
their hands-on experience with comprehensive
overhauls; project management; resource Elliott is fully compliant with all relevant industry
planning; subcontractor control; installation and standards including American Petroleum Institute
commissioning, and on-site repair. Elliott Technical (API), ANSI, Asian Productivity Organization (APO),
Services provides practical, timely and cost-effective Canadian Registration Number (CRN), Canadian
solutions for complex turbomachinery problems. Standards Association (CSA), and Conformité
Rerates and modifications by Elliott Engineered Européenne / Pressure Equipment Directive (CE/
Solutions enhance operating efficiency and extend PED). We are accredited by the American Society
the life of rotating equipment from any manufacturer. of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), holding both
the U and the R Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV)
certifications. We adhere to the principles of the
American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
and are SNT-TC 1A complaint.

Reverse engineering.

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 Elliott Group is a global leader in the
design, manufacture, and service
of technically advanced centrifugal
compressors, steam turbines, power
recovery expanders, cryogenic pumps
and expanders, and axial compressors
used in the petrochemical, refining,
oil & gas, liquefied gas, and process
industries, as well as in power
applications.
Elliott Group is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Ebara Corporation,
a major industrial conglomerate
headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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