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    CO2 + Acid Gases Compression

    The 200C inlet temperature could be a problem, but Atlas Copco make both turbo-axial and rotary screw. Howdens also make a good rotary screw. I do not understand your flowrate units of gms, but low flow will require a recycle and/or slidinf valve turndown on the rotary screw.
  2. jadow

    CO2 + Acid Gases Compression

    A liquid ring vacuum pump will likely suffer from acid build-up in the sealing liquid and associated problems. An economic judgement for s short term project. Likewise a non-API 618 reciprocating machine would suffer from acid lub oil. Dependant on your flowrate you could try a dry rotary...
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    solar compressor tie bar

    Many thanks for the response and useful information. We have a vibration issue that is not consistent and we thought this is possibly associated with a loose tie-bar. Was it Solar who supplied the replacement tie-bar (INCO based). Also please advise the LP compressor model No. and number of...
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    solar compressor tie bar

    I understand Solar compressors have experienced problems with loose tie bars for a number of years. Does anybody have experiuence of this and a solution to prevent re-occurrence.

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