The BMC-34X TYPE A is an API 617 compliant single-stage centrifugal compressor with flows to 3,550 ACFM (6,030AM³/hr); Max working pressure 1,600psig (110barg)

BMC-34X (Type A)
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The BMC-34X TYPE A is an API 617 compliant single-stage centrifugal compressor.
- Flows to 3,550 ACFM (6,030 AM³/hr)
- Max working pressure 1,600 psig (110 barg)
Sundyne compressors are for heavy-duty service in gas processing applications.

    

Performance Envelope, 60Hz

 

Data Sheet

 

 

Maximum Flow   3,550 acfm 6,030 am³/hr
Maximum Speed  34,200 rpm-60Hz 33,600 rpm-50Hz
Maximum Working Pressure  1,600 psig 110 barg
Temperature Range  -200 to 500°F -130 to 260°C
Maximum Motor Size  450 hp 335 kW
Hydro Test Pressure  1.5 Times Maximum Working Pressure
Min Casing Thickness  0.75 in 19.05 mm
Corrosion Allowance  0.125 in 3.18 mm
Impeller Clearance  0.03 to 0.05in 31.8 to 38.1mm
Shaft Diameter at Bearings  1.5in (38.1mm)
Mechanical Seal Sizes-Outboard... 1.5 in 38.1 mm
Mechanical Seal Sizes-Inboard  1.5 in 38.1 mm
Mounting  Horizontal
Flanges  600# ANSI RF standard, other ratings available
Suction Flange  3, 6, and 8 in
Discharge Flange  2, 4, and 6 in.
Gearbox Oil Temp Range (normal... 120 to 140°F 49 to 60°C Consult Factory
Minimum Gearbox Starting Temp  32°f (0°C) with light turbine oil, lower with approved synthetic oil
Gearbox Lubricant  ISO VG-64 General Purpose Oil
Gearbox Sump Capacity  Per API 614
Gearbox Lube System  Pressurized
Gears  Hardened and precision ground, helical AGMA class 13
Input and Idler Bearings  Spherical roller element (input), hydrodynamic (idler and output). Min 5 year uninterrupted service.
Output Bearings  Solid Journal or Tilt Pad thrust and radial as required
Coupling  Spacer Type
Materials of Construction  Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel castings, 17-4PH, Titanium impellers

  • Natural Gas Extraction
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  • Butane
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  • Ethylene
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  • H2S Wet Gas
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  • Hydrocarbon Processing
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  • Flue Gas Desulphurization
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  • Gasification
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  • Evaporators
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  • Clean Fuels
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  • Power Generation
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  • Desulfurization
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  • Gas Production
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  • Chemical Transfer
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  • Refrigeration
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  • Regeneration
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  • Gas Boost
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  • General Processing Industry
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  • Waste Gas
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  • Hydrogen
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  • Corrosive Gases
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  • Acetylene
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  • Ammonia
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  • OEM
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  • Purge Gas
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  • Petroleum Production and Refining
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  • Lift Gas
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  • Atomizing Air
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  • Fuel Gas
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  • Vapor Recovery
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  • Natural Gas
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  • Chemical Processing
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  • MTBE Replacement
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  • Stripper Overhead
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  • Pipeline Booster
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  • Recycle
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  • Nitrogen
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  • Acetic Acid
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  • Polypropylene
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  • HC Boost
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  • Chlorine
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Sundyne Compressors
Over the years, Sundyne compressors have evolved from the reliable, integrally geared line-mounted compressor (LMC) technologies that we built our name on to the API-617 rated base-mounted (BMC) and Pinnacle multi-stage units that we sell today.

  • LNG Liquid Natural Gas
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  • Refining
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  • Power Generation
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  • Specialty Gases
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  • Silicon Manufacturing
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  • Chemical Processing
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  • Oil and Gas Production
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  • Petrochemical
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  • Gas Processing
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Integrally Geared Centrifugal API-617 Compressors
At Sundyne Corporation, we pride ourselves on being specialists in API centrifugal compressor standards.
Integrally Geared Centrifugal Single Stage Heavy Duty Compressor
Sundyne Corporation single-stage centrifugal compressors typically provide the same performance range as multi-stage, piston driven positive displacement compressors, allowing for smaller, easier to maintain equipment that requires overall less energy to keep running.

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