Compressor Casing
Compressor Casing
(OP)
Hi,
I am working on a project involving Refrigerant compressor with a vertically split casing.
Due to the temperature of the propane gas we have been requested to use stainless steel casing.
Can anybody please clarify whether the material recommendation applies to the outer or the inner casing part?
Thanks.
I am working on a project involving Refrigerant compressor with a vertically split casing.
Due to the temperature of the propane gas we have been requested to use stainless steel casing.
Can anybody please clarify whether the material recommendation applies to the outer or the inner casing part?
Thanks.





RE: Compressor Casing
Johnny Pellin
RE: Compressor Casing
I too have operated 10,000HP C3 refrigeration systems that had a -50F suction temp and the whole compressor case was covered in ice. As the C3 went through the compressor, the temperature increased and the ice stopped forming. At this point on the case, yes, the external corrision was evident, but with over 50 years of operation, it was not an issue.