NEUMAN & ESSER has a solid foundation of over 180 years of manufacturing experience, including the engineering, design and packaging of reciprocating compressors for customers in the Oil & Gas Industry. NEA’s experienced and flexible in-house engineering team designs each reciprocating compressor according to API 618 or ISO 13631 (API 11P) standards to ensure long-lasting performance and reliability.
Compressor Design Features |
API 618 and ISO 13631 (formally API 11P) standards |
Slow- to high-speed compressor options to fit various size and weight constraints |
Lubricated or non-lubricated rated RPM |
Advanced material selection and workmanship |
Cylinders: Water-cooled or non-cooled Large bore experience Liners |
Customized valve selection from numerous valve OEMs |
Robust compressor frame designs built for durability |
Advanced capacity control system options |
Balanced compressor throws for low vibration |
Varying throw options per compressor model |
Horizontal, Vertical and V-type compressor model configuration options |
Technical Analysis |
Advanced 3D modeling software used for compressor model selection and skid design |
Complex drive-train design and analysis with propriety torsional software |
Acoustics analysis to minimize vibrations |
Four-hour compressor mechanical test run |
Compatible Drives |
Natural gas engine |
Electric motor drive |
Advanced variable-speeds |
Frame |
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Single-piece, integrated frame minimizes bolted joints |
Precise alignment tolerances minimizes joint fatigue and bolt failure |
Hydraulic bolting for high stress loads |
Rod loads rated per API 618: Combined (gas + inertia) rod loads |
Cylinders |
Custom-made gas ends |
Ideal pipeline cylinders with large valves |
Indicator ports |
Efficient gas passage design |
Frame Lubrication System |
Hand assembled stainless steel internal piping |
Shaft-driven main oil pump |
Full-flow oil filter |
Cylinder Lubrication System |
Standalone mini-lubrication unit: Separate reservoir to provide fresh and clean oil Independently driven pump |
Frame |
Various crankshaft strokes |
Cast iron or nodular iron: Two grades available |
Cylinders |
Water-cooled or non-cooled |
Various capacity control systems: VVCP’s and FVCP’s Suction valve unloading Finger / Port / Plug types |
Multiple valve OEM’s to enable flexibility |
Frame Lubrication System |
API 614 design techniques |
Full-flow, full pressure auxiliary oil pumps |
Coupling |
Steel disc |
Flexible elastomeric |
Rigid flange |