Overhung Centrifugal Compressor

Performance Recovery
+6% VOLUME FLOW RATE, +1% EFFICIENCY
Country:
Italy
Application:
Sulfuric Acid Production
Compressor type:
Overhung Centrifugal Compressor
Service
Combustion Air
Power:
2.6 MW
Pressure:
Overhung Centrifugal Compressor
Problem

Performance loss (efficiency and flow rate) caused by  increased clearance between impeller and casing due to corrosion

Solution
  • Labyrinth seal insertion
  • Clearance reducion