dmertz
Mechanical
- Jul 14, 2008
- 18
What is the best method for mounting centrifugal compressor feet to the baseplate supports?
1. Bolt threaded directly into threaded hole on the baseplate.
2. Through bolt with nut and washer on the bottom.
The compressors I have seen use the bolt threaded directly into the baseplate. However, I would think that using a through bolt would give better flexibility during alignment and would be easier from a manufacturing perspective. API 617 doesn't seem to specifically exclude either method.
I can't think of any particular load issue as I have seen through bolts being used on generator mounts which have much higher load requirements.
1. Bolt threaded directly into threaded hole on the baseplate.
2. Through bolt with nut and washer on the bottom.
The compressors I have seen use the bolt threaded directly into the baseplate. However, I would think that using a through bolt would give better flexibility during alignment and would be easier from a manufacturing perspective. API 617 doesn't seem to specifically exclude either method.
I can't think of any particular load issue as I have seen through bolts being used on generator mounts which have much higher load requirements.