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Process Reciprocating Compressor

Process Reciprocating Compressor

Heavy-duty API 618 process reciprocating compressor platform for petrochemical, refining, fertilizer, and gas transmission/injection services, with multiple frame sizes, low-speed operation, and flexible crank arrangements to match demanding pressure, power, and cylinder-configuration requirements.
Overview
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ZX Series (API 618 Process Service) Reciprocating Compressor Overview

Application Scenarios:

  • Petrochemical and refinery services

  • Cooling gas processes

  • Methanol and ethylene production

  • Ammonia, nitric acid, and urea production

  • Natural gas transmission and injection


Frame Types:

  • ZX-A – Balanced Direct Connected (fixed crank)

  • ZX-B – Heavy Horizontal Electric (variable crank)

  • ZX-C – Heavy Horizontal Electric (variable crank)

  • ZX-D – Balanced Direct Connected (fixed crank)

  • ZX-E – Heavy Horizontal Electric (variable crank)

  • ZX-F – Heavy Horizontal Electric (fixed crank)

  • ZX-G – Horizontal Straight Line Electric

  • ZX-GA – Lite Horizontal Electric

  • ZX-GB – Straight Line Horizontal


Power: 35 – 33,555 kW

Speed: 240 – 720 RPM

Rated pressure: Outlet pressure slightly above atmospheric pressure -- 65 MPa


ZX Series (API 618 Process Service) Reciprocating Compressor Overview

Advantages

  • API 618-oriented heavy-duty platform for continuous process duty

  • Multiple frame options from ZX-A to ZX-GB for broad application coverage

  • Power range from 35 to 33,555 kW and speed range from 240 to 720 RPM

  • Variable-crank options available on selected frames for configuration flexibility

  • Suitable for cooling gas, methanol, ethylene, ammonia, nitric acid, urea, natural gas transmission and injection


Specification

Technical Parameters of Process Reciprocating Compressor
ModelStroke (mm)ThrowsMax. Power (kW)MACCRL (kN)Cyl. bore range (mm)
ZX-A305–4062,4,6 or 8335551815180–1,230
ZX-B305–4061 to 816780890180–1,230
ZX-C203–3811 to 89785580125–1,080
ZX-D216–3052 or 46135355125–980
ZX-E216–3051 to 63730265125–980
ZX-F216–3052 or 4168013590–710
ZX-G229 / 2792 or 474512555–710
ZX-GA17821854540–485
ZX-GB178 / 229 / 27911359555–710


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