C16 Production Gas Compressors Oil & Gas Applications The Solar ® C16 family of gas compressors is designed for applications with the Saturn® 20, Centaur ® 40, Centaur 50, Taurus™ 60, Taurus 70, Mars® 90, Mars 100 and Titan™ 130 gas turbines. These compressors combine high efficiency and wide flow range with a robust design and ease of restaging. The C16 gas compressors have the latest state-of-the-art technology combined with the experience and reliability that comes with building and installing over 5000 compressors. These compressors are designed in compliance with API 617, a requirement for the severe environments and operating conditions this equipment may encounter. Key Features Number of Stages Double ring oil or tandem dry gas Journal: Tilting-pad Thrust: Self-equalizing, tilting-pad Inlet/Discharge Flanges Maximum Speed Maximum Flow Maximum Total Head Maximum Casing Press. Maximum Torque Fully instrumented with vibration, temperature, and pressure monitoring per API 617 Vibration Limits Materials Impeller Casing Rotor Spacer Stub Shafts Labyrinth Seals Diaphragm/Guide Vane Steel-backed Babbitt Typical Weights and Dimensions Length Solar Turbines Incorporated P.O. Box 85376 San Diego, CA 92186-5376 U.S.A. Caterpillar is a trademark of Caterpillar Inc. Solar, Saturn, Centaur, Taurus, Mars and Titan are trademarks of Solar Turbines Incorporated. Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A. © 2009 Solar Turbines Incorporated. All rights reserved. DSC16PR/1109/EO ISENTROPIC HEAD, kJ/kg (ft-lbf/lbm) 10 (353) INLET FLOW, m3/min (acfm) Telephone: (+1) 619-544-5352 Internet: www.solarturbines.com