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Reciprocating compressors High performance in low and medium speed applications

Reciprocating compressors Reciprocating compressors move gasses by volumetrically compressing them to higher pressures. They convert rotational crankshaft motion into pumping piston motion, while valves outside the compression chamber allow flow in and out, based on pressure differentials. GE Oil & Gas solutions With an installed base of over 3,000 operating units worldwide, our portfolio covers machine sizes from 100 to 41,000 kW, with field-proven reliability and performance capabilities up to 3,500 bar. Our proven designs adhere to the requirements of API 618 latest edition and can be...

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Support for every customer With a full century of experience in reciprocating compressor design, GE Oil & Gas is a leading global supplier of technologically advanced and fieldproven API 618 machines. More than 3,000 of our reciprocating compressors are in service worldwide, wherever reliability and long life are essential to business success. Consistently high quality and focused attention on every unique customer need are ensured through programs such as Lean, Six Sigma and Product Structuring. Our modular design and manufacturing approach combines standardized and customized components...

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Robust designs Reliable performance Built for continuous operation in the most severe applications, our API 618 heavy-duty balanced-opposed compressors can operate at speeds up to 1,200 rpm, designed for direct drive with electric motors or reciprocating engines. The number of cylinders range from 1 to 10 with 41,000 kW maximum power. SHMB (fully balanced version), which is particularly well suited to offshore applications, is also available. Our HE-S is the only reciprocating compressor capable of 750 rpm gasengine direct drive at 9 MW and above. Not only is it powerful, it is also...

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Global Headquarters Via Felice Matteucci, 2 50127 Florence, Italy T +39 055 423 211 F +39 055 423 2800 customer.service.center@ge.com Nuovo Pignone S.p.A. Nuovo Pignone S.r.l. Americas Regional Headquarters 4424 West Sam Houston Parkway North Houston, Texas 77041 P.O. Box 2291 Houston, Texas 77252-2291 T +1 713 683 2400 F +1 713 683 2421 The information contained herein is general in nature and is not intended for specific construction, installation or application purposes. GE reserves the right to make changes in specifications or add improvements at any time without notice or obligation....

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