Solar Turbines Incorporated specializes in industrial gas turbine design, manufacturing, and installation, with over 12,500 installations globally. The Centaur 40 compressor sets and mechanical drives are ISO 9001:2000 certified for quality management.

This section details the Centaur 40 gas turbine mechanical drive, including its configuration and service connections.

Describes the integration of Solar gas compressors with the mechanical drive, focusing on design and functionality.

Outlines the components and operational requirements of the mechanical drive packages.

Provides an overview of the gearbox used in the Centaur 40 package, including design and operational features.

Explains available start systems, including direct-drive AC and optional pneumatic start systems.

Outlines the fuel system design, including schematics and operational details.

Describes the lubrication system, including its components and functionality.

Details the control system architecture, components, and monitoring functions, including the TT4000 display system.

Provides an overview of the control and monitoring systems for the compressor.

Describes the enclosure features, including standard and optional features for the Centaur 40 package.

Details the air inlet and exhaust systems, including heat recovery options.

Includes descriptions of the battery charger system and turbine cleaning system.

Discusses the general description and requirements for marinization of the equipment.

Outlines the quality assurance processes and testing procedures for the equipment.

Provides guidelines for preservation, installation requirements, and documentation.

Details the certification standards, including NEC, CEC, CE Mark, and IEC safety assessments.

Describes the support services available, including construction, customer services, and leasing options.

The document provides a detailed specification of the Centaur 40 Compressor Set and Mechanical Drive by Solar Turbines Incorporated, outlining integration, components, and operational features for industrial applications.

The Centaur 40 gas turbine mechanical drive package is a fully integrated unit with necessary accessories and auxiliary systems, designed for compactness and efficiency.

The package includes a gas turbine, start system, fuel system, lubricating oil system, and Turbotronic 4 Control System, mounted on a steel base frame.

The two-shaft Centaur 40 gas turbine is designed for high efficiency and low maintenance, with optional SoLoNOx combustion system for reduced emissions.

Solar offers integrated compressor set packages with the Centaur 40 gas turbines, designed for high pressure ratios and long service life.

• Dimensions: Height 2.72 m, Width 2.46 m, Length 6.02 m.
• Weight: Total driver 14,970 kg (unenclosed), 20,150 kg (enclosed).
• Electrical System: NEC, CENELEC, CE certifications.
• Performance: Output power 3500 kW, Heat rate 12,905 kJ/kW-hr.
• Construction Materials: 316L Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel.

The document provides comprehensive technical details on the Centaur 40 Compressor Set and Mechanical Drive, emphasizing integration capabilities, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

• Casings: Vertically split "barrel" design with service ports for oil and gas supply.
• Compressor Module: Centrifugal compressors mounted on a structural steel base.
• Lube Oil System: Shared by the gas turbine, gearbox, and compressor modules.
• Compressor Dry Seal System: Maintains barriers between process gas, compressor bearings, and lube oil.

• Utilizes primary and secondary gas face seals to prevent process gas escape.
• Seal gas flow is higher than primary seal leakage, ensuring a clean environment.

• Uses a circumferential buffer air or nitrogen seal to separate lube oil from dry gas seals.

• Hydrostatic Testing: Conducted per API 617 at 1.5 times maximum casing design pressure.
• Materials: Various materials specified for components like impellers, casings, and bearings.

• Unitized Packaging: Offers integrated systems with options for driven equipment, baseplates, and controls.

• General Description: Designed for continuous-duty operation, matching turbine output speed to compressor requirements.

The gearbox is mounted on the driven compressor skid, lubricated and cooled by forced-fed lubricating oil from the turbine, featuring temperature monitoring via RTDs.

The start system initiates engine rotation using either a direct-drive AC starter motor with a VFD or an optional pneumatic start system.

The fuel system controls ignition and fuel flow, available in conventional and SoLoNOx configurations.

• Gearbox weight: 1100 kg
• Inspection intervals: Major - 30,000 hours, Overhaul - 100,000 hours

The gas fuel system can be adapted for non-compliant fuels, with assistance available for evaluating fuel characteristics.

The lubrication system circulates oil under pressure to the gas turbine and driven equipment, maintaining optimal oil temperature.

The Turbotronic 4 control system manages the turbomachinery package, including gas turbine and driven equipment.

Components include the ControlLogix controller, RSLogix 5000 software, Flex I/O modules, and more.

The document outlines various transmission protocols and their specifications for industrial applications.

End devices include transmitters, switches, thermocouples, RTDs, and Proximitors.

Applicable engineering specifications include ES 9-56 for fusion welding and others for NEC compliance.

The document details control and monitoring options for compressors and mechanical drives.

The enclosure is a weatherproof, insulated, and sound-attenuated system with removable panels for maintenance access.

The fire and gas detection system includes gas monitoring, fire detection, and extinguishing agent release.

• Enclosure Configuration: Options to house both the gas turbine and driven equipment or only the gas turbine.

• Ventilation Fan Motor Voltage: Options include 380 VAC, 400 VAC, 415 VAC (50 Hz), and 460 VAC (60 Hz).

• General Description: Emphasizes the importance of clean air for turbine life, with various filtration systems available.

The document outlines specifications for air filters and inlet systems used in offshore and coastal environments.

The exhaust system is designed to ensure smooth exhaust gas flow from the engine, preventing recirculation into the air inlet or oil cooler.

The battery charger system provides emergency power and is designed for indoor installation.

The Centaur 40 Compressor Sets are suitable for offshore applications, with optional modifications for different platform types.

Solar Turbines is ISO 9000 certified, with a commitment to quality recognized by various certifications and awards.

Solar's QA department oversees all testing operations to ensure compliance with specified procedures.

Preservation depends on transportation type, climatic conditions, and storage duration.

Solar complies with various international standards, including NEC, CEC, CE Mark, and IEC.

Solar Turbines ensures compliance with various directives such as the Machinery Safety Directive 98/37/EC.

Hazardous areas are categorized into Zones 0, 1, and 2, with Zone 2 being the only certification possible for compressor sets and mechanical drives under ATEX.

Solar complies with offshore marine certification standards from authorities like DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register, and Bureau Veritas.

Solar offers comprehensive construction services, including feasibility studies, design, procurement, and installation.

The document includes a conversion chart for various units and a list of abbreviations used throughout the text.