SF Turbo Compressor

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The SF Series: Single stage turbo compressors with heavy duty design, up to 15 MW.​

​The SF series is a range of single-stage turbo compressors with semi-open impellers. The rotor design features an overhung impeller, supported in a separate bearing pedestal with highest rigidity and optimised rotodynamic behaviour.

Gas flows up to 600,000 m³/h can be handled.

This machine range serves the most demanding duties in its industries, even in harsh environments. It sets the benchmark for safety and reliability, at lowest lifecycle costs, in favour of their owners.

With package weights of over 50 tons, this machine is the most heavy duty equipment of its kind on the market.

This compressor range is optionally available in a design compliant to API Std 617.

Key Features

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  • Highest aerodynamic efficiency.
  • Widest performance envelope on the market.
  • Minimum cooling water requirements.
  • Modular design principle.
  • Standardized components.
  • Wide range of proven aerodynamic impeller designs.
  • Flow control via inlet guide vane unit, variable diffusor guide vanes, speed control or combinations.
  • Backward curved impellers or radial tip with three-dimensional blades.
  • Excellent wear resistance over the complete impeller.
  • Wide range of proven aerodynamic impeller designs.
  • Maintenance friendly design.
  • OEM packages with KK&K steam turbine available.

Technical Data

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  • Flow rates from 15,000 up to 600,000 m³/h.
  • Pressure ratio up to 3.5.
  • Impeller diameter up to 2,240 mm.
  • Driver of your choice.

Applications

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  • Sulfuric Acid Plants (Metallurgical and Chemical / Fertilizer).
  • Spent Acid Regeneration.
  • Sulphur Recovery Units.
  • Industrial Evaporation Processes.
  • Zero Liquid Discharge.
  • Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage.
  • Chemical Plants (PA, MA, MMA, EO/EG, Acrylic Acid, Oxo-Alcohol etc.).
 

Why choose SF turbo compressors?

Our experience

With over 100 years of experience and continuous development, and a fleet of more than 4,000 installed turbo compressors, we are a prime partner for your business.

Global presence, local service

In our experience, there is no substitute for local support, that‘s why we have local teams ready to help.

Research and development

Continuous research, development and analysis of both new and aftermarket turbo compressors to optimise customer benefits, product performance and reliability.

Modern manufacturing

Our state of the art production facilities and strict quality controls guaranties a highest degree of reliability and quality.

Reputation for quality

We are accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and are regularly audited by major customers and internationally recognized assessment organizations.

Pre-designed turbo compressors

Our modular design always guarantees to serve you with perfectly tailored solutions based on well proven components only.

Contacts

North America

North America

 

Laura Golubski

laura.golubski@howden.com

 

Latin America

South America

 

Carlos Augusto Franco Falsiroli

carlos.falsiroli@howden.com.br

 

Rest of World

Rest of World - New Build

 

Britta Wenning (+49 6233 85-2282)

industrial-compression@howden.com

 

Rest of World - Aftermarket

 

Peter Kraus (+49 6233 85-2277)

frankenthal-afm@howden.com

 

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