Companies that require a large supply of compressed air use our tried and tested centrifugal technology. At the heart of each machine is an individually designed impeller. That's right: each machine is optimized for its power range. Each pressure variant has its own optimized impeller. These impellers are built to last, which makes the centrifugal compressor a very reliable unit.
Centrifugal compressors are active in various industries: automotive, food, pharma, textile, power, renewable energy, waster water treatment, the chemical industry and oil gas.
How to choose between oil-free screw and centrifugal technology?
A very popular answer to this question is to select screw technology for best energy efficiency at lower flows and centrifugal technology for the higher flow demands. To advise the customer on the best technology fit, we have to look at the customer's application.
It all starts from our customer's need. For sure, the energy efficiency will play a role in the final selection, yet other parameters like the compressed air demand profile will have to be taken into account as well. Applications that show a fluctuating air demand will benefit more from the wide turndown capabilities of a variable speed driven oil-free screw, while centrifugal units typically would be a better fit on more steady flow demand patterns.
In most cases, the optimum selection is a combination of the 2: An oil-free centrifugal unit taking care of the base load combined with a variable speed driven oil-free screw unit to handle the fluctuating top load. This combo, together with our heat-of-compression dryers, forms a winning team, unique in the compressed air industry, providing ourselves and our customers the guarantee for success.
Around-the-clock reliability
Energy- efficient solution due to multi-speed capability for optimal speed on each stage
Economical compressor technology
Noise-reducing canopy
Highly efficient cooler
Smallest possible footprint
By adding kinetic energy to air particles and abruptly slowing them down, you build up pressure. By doing this in several stages, you can go up to 13 bar in lower compression machinery, and as high as 205 bar in 4-8 stage high compression turbomachinery, also known as multistage centrifugal compressors.
1 -stage: up to 2.5 bar
2 -stages: 2.5 bar to 5.5 bar
3 -stages : 6 bar to 13 bar
4-8 stages up to 205 bar
The core of the centrifugal compressor consists of 3 elements;
Impeller: The air flow enters the impeller, where the rotating blades increase the kinetic energy of the air
Diffuser: The diffuser manipulates the air flow by gradually slowing down the air velocity and converting the kinetic energy into pressure.
Volute: The diffuser discharges in the collector – shaped as a snail shell- also known as the volute. In the volute, the air flow from the diffuser is collected and distributed to an outlet pipe.
1. Oil-free air centrifugal compressors - from 2 to 13 bar
The oil-free air centrifugal compressors cores- up to 13 bar- are designed to guarantee the most energy-efficient power and flow. Our standardized units are the most energy-efficient on the market based on tests in the field and Pasel calculations.
The oil-free centrifugal compressor is generally used in sensitive industry applications:
Food and beverages
Textiles
Chemical and petrochemical
Pulp & paper
Avoid oil in your production process
The Atlas Copco Z-compressors are a Class Zero range, meaning they deliver completely oil-free air. The absence of oil makes the process easier and safer and more durable. You don’t need any filtering of the desiccant beds, and the service intervals are much longer.
Peace of mind is important
The quality of our products is our absolute priority. This oil-free solution is the best choice to be able to guarantee that quality. Also, it has a positive effect on the environment. This compressor has a favorable impact on the environment and it significantly reduces energy costs. We are continually looking for ways to optimize our processes and provide benefits to our clients. The ZH compressor is an impressive package and intelligence is part of that package. The Elektronikon controller maximizes the performance of the compressors and allows for detailed monitoring.
2. High pressure centrifugal compressors for process air and gas applications- up to 205 bar
For the process gas multistage cores up to 205 bar, we listen to the specific requirements of the client and provide a custom made core guaranteeing the most energy-efficient solution.
The demanding process requirements of the LNG, Chemical / Petrochemical and Gas Processing require robust, reliable centrifugal compressors ( also known as turbocompressors) that offer our customers dependable and efficient operation.
We can help you handle the pressure of your hydrocarbon process with single shaft and integrally-geared compressors ranging from one to eight stages. Our GT, T, RT and Companders are custom-engineered to perfectly fit your process needs. While our AeroBlock, PolyBlock and TurboBlock are standardized compressors for faster delivery.
Our GA oil-injected screw compressors bring industry-leading performance, flexible operation and high productivity, reduced energy costs at a minimal cost of ownership. A wide range of compressors enables you to find the air solution that perfectly matches your specific requirements. Built to perform in even the harshest environments, an Atlas Copco GA keeps your production running efficiently.
Oil-lubricated Screw Compressor GA7-75VSD iPM
Compressors feature smart drive and intelligent control for unprecedented reliability and efficiency. Variable Speed Drive is integrated as standard, along with an Integrated Permanent Magnet motor and a unique air compressor inverter. As a result, the GA7-75 VSD iPM reduces energy consumption by an average of at least 35%, setting a new benchmark for cost savings and sustainable performance in the compressor industry
With our outstanding G range, Atlas Copco brings durability, reliability and high performance with lowest operational cost to perfectly match your requirements.
High pressure industrial air compressor 14-20 bar
Silent from the core: optimal balancing and use
of special vibration dampers.
Available with silencing canopy for additional
noise attenuation.
