Attributes

Mechanical

• Small Physical Compressor Envelop (High Capacity/Size Ratio)
• Exceptional Multistaging Potential
• Very Low Part Count and Robust Construction
• No Unbalanced Forces or Couples
• Very Low Noise Levels
• No Compressor Valves or Rod Packings
• No Timing Gears
• Very Few Wearing Parts; Roller and Face Seal
• Lubricated and Non-Lubricated Operation Potential
• Numerous Lubrication Options; Mineral Oil, Synthetic Oil, ATF, Glycol, Glycol/Water
• Wide Speed Range Potential; Commercial Range - 900 to 2,400 rpm (600 to 7,000 rpm Demonstrated)
• Virtually No Flow Pulsations
• Very Smooth Torque Response (No Flywheel Required)
• Two Phase Operation
• Excellent Scaleability
• Reduced Packaging and Piping Complexity
• High Design and Application Flexibility
• Simple Assembly and Repair
• No Complex Machining

Performance

• High Adiabatic Efficiency
• Relatively Flat Efficiency vs. RPM Characteristics
• High Compression Ratio Capability (Volumetric Efficiency Limited)
• High Differential Pressure Capability (Bearing Selection Limited)
• High Inlet Pressure Capability (Face Seal Selection Limited)
• Near Isothermal Cooling Under Two Phase Operation