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C61
Production Gas Compressors
Oil and Gas Applications
The Solar ® C61 family of gas compressors is designed for
applications with the Taurus™ 70, Mars ® 90, Mars 100,
Titan™ 130 and Titan 250 gas turbines. These compressors
combine high efficiency and wide flow range with a robust
design and ease of restaging.
The C61 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 - 10
Seals
Tandem dry gas
Bearings
Journal: Tilting-pad
Thrust: Self-equalizing, tilting-pad
Inlet/Discharge Flanges
30/24 in. Class 900
24/20 in. Class 1500
Efficiency
> 85% isentropic
Maximum Speed
10,200 rpm
Maximum Flow
991 m3/min (35,000 acfm)
Maximum Total Head
269 kJ/kg (90,000 ft-lbf/lbm)
Maximum Casing Press.
15 515 kPag (2250 psi) and
20 685 kPag (3000 psi) models
Maximum Torque
61 215 Nm (541,800 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 516/A36
Rotor Spacer
AISI 410
Stub Shafts
AISI 4140
Labyrinth Seals
C61 Gas Compressor
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15 - 5 PH
E2 and E3: 15 - 5 PH < 8050 rpm
E2 and E3: Titanium 8050 - 10,200 rpm
Steel-backed Babbitt
Typical C61 Rotor
Typical Weights and Dimensions
Length
2.7 - 3.3 m (8' 10" - 10' 9")
Height
1.9 m (6' 4")
Width
2.6 m (8' 8")
Weight
28 213 - 37 784 kg (62,200 - 83,300 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.
© 2009 Solar Turbines Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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ISENTROPIC HEAD, kJ/kg (ft-lbf/lbm)
Operation Range (Head vs. Flow)
300
(100,368)
250
(83,640)
200
(66,912)
C61
Production
150
(50,184)
100
(33,456)
50
(16,728)
0
10
(353)
100
(3531)
INLET FLOW, m3/min (acfm)
For More Information
Telephone: (+1) 619-544-5352
Internet: www.solarturbines.com
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(35,314)
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