How can I increase the capacity of my compressor?

To increase the capacity of your compressor, you can: Install a higher capacity aerodynamic revamp that reuses the same casing. Install a modern high efficiency aerodynamic revamp that will reduce power and allow for additional capacity gain. Install a replacement footprint compressor with higher capacity internals. Install a modern high efficiency aerodynamic footprint compressor that will reduce power and allow for additional capacity gain. Increase the maximum continuous speed of the compressor via driver speed increase.

How can I increase my compressor power?

To increase the power of your compressor, you can: Uprate the driver power limit. Replace the existing driver with a higher power driver. Replace compressor aerodynamics (revamp/ re-aero) with modern high efficiency aerodynamics which will lower power usage and create additional power margin to existing driver limit. Replace compressor with modern high efficiency footprint compressor which will lower power usage and create additional power margin to existing driver limit.

How do I get more pressure out of my compressor?

To achieve more pressure from your compressor, you can: Install modern high head aerodynamics which revamp to increase pressure rise. Add additional compression stages to the existing unit via aerodynamic revamp. Replace existing compressor with a footprint compressor that creates additional pressure rise. Increase maximum continuous speed of compressor/driver.

What happens if you oversize a compressor?

Oversizing a compressor can lead to several issues: Oversized compressors can lead to recycled flow which results in wasted power. Improperly protected compressors that are oversized can result in compressor surge which likely will damage the compressor. Oversized compressors can result in insufficient power for desired operating condition(s). Oversized compressors may operate at too slow of a speed which can result in vibration due to operation too close to a critical speed. Oversized compressors may require surge control valve replacement.

Compression Modernizations and Upgrades

Siemens Energy focuses on compressor upgrades that deliver both mechanical and performance improvements. These solutions are underpinned by extensive engineering expertise, from defining concepts through to execution. Whether it be total revamps of a compression system, improvements in dry gas seals, lube oil systems, rotors, or footprints, Siemens Energy delivers state-of-the-art designs that help optimize production facilities. Expertise spans a wide range of compressor types, including reciprocating, centrifugal, axial and screw compressors, ensuring tailored solutions for every application.

A broad range of upgrade solutions supports enhanced system reliability and long-term performance:

Sealing upgrades that affect performance - Halos
Mechanical rotor upgrades - hydraulic thrust disc
Coupling and bearings – Sleeve to tilt-pad, self-equalizing thrust
Dry Gas Seal upgrades
Fugitive emission solutions

As a global technology leader and service provider, Siemens Energy ensures compression equipment remains aligned with the latest modernization standards.

Upgrading ageing compression equipment to modern solutions improves efficiency, reliability and maintainability, while reducing carbon impact.

Siemens Energy supports the replacement of steam or gas turbine-driven compression trains with electric motor-driven systems. Electrification enables significant reductions in carbon emissions while maintaining performance. Each solution is tailored to existing and future process requirements, typically including a full assessment of:

Motors
Gearboxes
Couplings
Control systems
Lube oil units
Overall train control
Electrical grid integration

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With major repair facilities strategically located in USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia, Siemens Energy's highly skilled service specialists are able to provide support across the globe. The company also provide an extensive resource of tools and equipment, allocated and dispatched from storage and service centers where they are overhauled, calibrated and prepared for immediate service. Discover locations below.

To increase the capacity of your compressor, you can:

Install a higher capacity aerodynamic revamp that reuses the same casing.
Install a modern high efficiency aerodynamic revamp that will reduce power and allow for additional capacity gain.
Install a replacement footprint compressor with higher capacity internals.
Install a modern high efficiency aerodynamic footprint compressor that will reduce power and allow for additional capacity gain.
Increase the maximum continuous speed of the compressor via driver speed increase.

To increase the power of your compressor, you can:

Uprate the driver power limit.
Replace the existing driver with a higher power driver.
Replace compressor aerodynamics (revamp/ re-aero) with modern high efficiency aerodynamics which will lower power usage and create additional power margin to existing driver limit.
Replace compressor with modern high efficiency footprint compressor which will lower power usage and create additional power margin to existing driver limit.

Oversizing a compressor can lead to several issues:

Oversized compressors can lead to recycled flow which results in wasted power.
Improperly protected compressors that are oversized can result in compressor surge which likely will damage the compressor.
Oversized compressors can result in insufficient power for desired operating condition(s).
Oversized compressors may operate at too slow of a speed which can result in vibration due to operation too close to a critical speed.
Oversized compressors may require surge control valve replacement.

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