Gear turbo-compressor TCX Series

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TCX series compressors are multi-shaft, multi-stage, multi-service Integrally Geared type. This type of compressor has a bull gear and from one to four high-speed pinions. One or two impellers can be mounted on each pinion-shaft. The possibility to choose optimal impeller number, size and speeds and adding intercooling between stages makes these machines very efficient and flexible. Rotors are optimized in a wide speed range, that can reach 50.000 rpm on the pinion shaft, to maximize compressor performances. The volute assembly can be fabricated or casted steel, depending on application. Also the shaft seal system is selected according the type of handled fluid and its operating conditions. Labyrinth shaft seals are usually selected for air applications while Dry Gas Sealing (DGS) are common when dealing with hydrocarbons.