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18 GE Centrifugal & Axial Compressors
Oil systems
Pre-engineered solutions, designed in accordance with API 614 are implemented for continuous
compressor operation. Integrating the experience from the large number of units in operation
ensures high reliability and short cycle times.
The oil system can be a separate console or be integrated with the compressor base plate for
compact packages that are easy to install on-shore or off-shore including special criteria for
FPSO applications.
The lube oil system provides lube oil to the radial and thrust bearing of the compressor, to
the gear box, and to the driver (except for some gas turbines).
A seal oil system supplying filtered oil to the liquid film rings or to mechanical type seals at
the required pressure and temperature can be provided upon request.
The seal oil system may also be combined with the lube oil system. In this case the same oil
reservoir is used for both functions.
Oil and Gas Seal Systems
Gas seal systems
These systems are available to cover the
needs of the different Dry Gas Seal
configurations.
They provide, as a sub assembly, the required
buffer gas for the primary, secondary and
tertiary seals, and the instrumentation to
properly monitor the seals.