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C45
Pipeline Gas Compressors
Oil & Gas Applications
The Solar ® C45 family of gas compressors is designed
for applications with the 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 C45 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
1-3
Seals
Tandem dry gas
Bearings
Journal: Tilting-pad
Thrust: Self-equalizing, tilting-pad
Inlet/Discharge Flanges
24/24 in. Class 900
Efficiency
> 88% isentropic
Maximum Speed
12,000 rpm
Maximum Flow
481 m3/min (17,000 acfm)
Maximum Total Head
108 kJ/kg (36,000 ft-lbf/lbm)
Maximum Casing Press.
11 030 kPag (1600 psig)
Maximum Torque
20 900 Nm (185,000 lbf-in.)
Instrumentation
Fully instrumented with vibration,
temperature, and pressure monitoring
per API 617
Vibration Limits
Within API 617
Materials
Impeller
Casing
ASTM A216 GR WCC
Diaphragm/Guide Vane
ASTM A36/ASTM A516 Gr 70
Rotor Spacer
AISI 410
Stub Shafts
AISI 4140
Labyrinth Seals
C45 Gas Compressor
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15-5PH
Steel-backed Babbitt
Typical C45 Rotor
Typical Weights and Dimensions
Length
1.4 - 1.9 m (4' 8" - 6' 4")
Height
1.9 m (6' 3")
Width
2.4 m (8' 0")
Weight
21 722 - 27 216 kg (48,000 - 60,000 lb)
Solar Turbines Incorporated
P.O. Box 85376
San Diego, CA 92186-5376 U.S.A.
Caterpillar is a trademark of Caterpillar Inc.
Solar, Taurus, Mars and Titan are trademarks of Solar Turbines Incorporated.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A.
© 2014 Solar Turbines Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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DISCHARGE PRESSURE kPag (psig)
Operation Range (Pressure vs. Flow)
12 000
(1740)
10 000
(1450)
8000
(1160)
6000
(870)
4000
(580)
C45
Pipeline
2000
(290)
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100
(3531)
INLET FLOW, m3/min (acfm)
For More Information
Telephone: (+1) 619-544-5352
Email: infocorp@solarturbines.com
Internet: www.solarturbines.com
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