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customer base around the world. The cutting-edge solutions we deliver for air, industrial
and process gas requirements are made possible by the unique blend of product quality,
CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS
      With our main manufacturing facility in Buffalo, N.Y., and distribution in more than 80
sales and service locations worldwide, Ingersoll Rand is a global company with a commitment
MSG® (multi-stage geared) and TURBO-AIR® compressors              1960	First small integrally geared centrifugal
                                                                        compressor introduced
offer outstanding design flexibility. MSG compressors
are application engineered with numerous available                1965	First packaged centrifugal compressor
                                                                        introduced
configurations:
                                                                  1971	First four-stage, nitrogen recycling
  • Flows from 70 to 3800 m3/min (2500 to 135,000 CFM)                 machine for liquefaction of industrial
  • Input capacity to over 18,650 kW (25,000 hp)                       gases
  • Discharge pressures to 100 barg (1450 psig)                  1980	First microprocessor-controlled
                                                                         compressor launched      when I started
TURBO-AIR engineered compressors are completely
                                                                  1987	Purchased by Cooper Industries, Inc. –
packaged on a common base for easy installation and are
                                                                        major capital investments made
available in a number of configurations:
                                                                  1988	First seven-stage, dual-service machine
  • Flows from 14 to 430 m3/min (500 to 15,200 CFM)                    with three pinions in each gearbox
  • Horsepower capacity to more than 3355 kW (4500 hp)           1994	TURBO-AIR 2000 introduced,
  • Discharge pressures to 42 barg (610 psig)                           incorporating the fourth generation
                                                                        of microprocessor-based control
                                                                  1995	Cooper Cameron Corporation established
                                                                       TURBO-AIR 3000 introduced – major
                                                                  1997	
                                                                       capital investments made
                                                                  1999	
                                                                       TURBO-AIR 6000 introduced
                                                                       TURBO-AIR COOLED™ 2000 introduced
                                                                  2001	
                                                                  		Entered process gas market
                                                                  		Introduced TURBO DryPak™
                                                                       M AESTRO™ series of compressor control
                                                                  2004	
                                                                  		   systems introduced
                                                                  2008	TURBO-AIR high-pressure series
                                                                        introduced
                                                                  2009     MSG-18 introduced
                                                                  		       TURBO-GAS™ 2040 introduced
                                                                  		Class Zero Certification awarded
                                                                       TURBO-AIR 6040 introduced
                                                                  2010	
                                                                  2013     TURBO-AIR NX 12000 introduced
                                                                  2015     Cameron’s Centrifugal Compression
                                                                  		       division aquired by Ingersoll Rand
                                                                  		       TURBO-AIR NX 8000 introduced
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Compare the innovative technology of MSG and TURBO-AIR centrifugal compressors with other
machines, such as positive displacement compressors, and the advantages are clear.
                           MS G A N D T U RBO -A IR
                           CE N T R I FU G AL CO M P R ESS O R S           OTHER CO M P RESS O RS
                           • Feature inlet guide vane control             • The use of cylinder unloading for
                              plus bypass for consistent gas                  stepped flow control can result in
                              delivery                                        complicated process control due to
      OPTIMUM
                           • Automatic operation and precision               sudden changes in capacity
      CONTROL                 control for most operating conditions
                           • State-of-the-art MAESTRO-suite of
                              controls
                           • PLC control systems available
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VA RI A BLE INLE T                         Oil-free Air and Gas
GUIDE VA NE S                                 •	 Prevents system contamination
                                              •	 Reduces the potential for compressed air pipeline
                                           			 fires caused by oil carryover
                                              •	No costly waste disposal associated with oil-laden condensate
                                              •	 Eliminates the expense and maintenance of oil separation filters at the discharge
                                           High Reliability
                                           MSG and TURBO-AIR centrifugal compressors are designed to be extremely reliable
                                           due to:
                                              •	 Conservative high-quality gear design
                                              • Long-life pinion bearing design
                                              •	Thrust loads absorbed at low speed
                                              • Stainless steel compression elements
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The Right Compressor for Your Needs
In a wide variety of applications, there is an MSG or TURBO-AIR centrifugal compressor that
meets your requirements. With more than 14,000 installations worldwide, on nearly every
continent, Ingersoll Rand's products are proven in a number of different industries.
                                                                          4MSG-16/15
                                                                          Air Compressor (below)
                                                                          APPLICATION: Located in China;
                                                                          used as a main air compressor (MAC)
                                                                          for an air separation plant
                                                                          SPECIFICATIONS: Flow = 59,000 Nm3/h
                                                                          Discharge Pressure = 12.4 barA
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                                                             Engineered Air Applications
              03                                               • 	Industrial gases
                                                               • 	Instrument air
                                                               • American Petroleum Institute (API) standards
                                                               • Soot blowers
                                                               • Large plant air
                                                               • 	Power industry related
04 04
                      01
                                                                                        Cross-sectional View
                                                                                        of a Typical Three-rotor
                                                                                        Process Gas Compressor
                                                                                        01: One, two or three rotors,
                                                                                             up to six stages per gearbox
                                                        01
                                                                                        02: Horizontal splitline(s) for
                                                                                             easy access to parts
                                                                      02
                                                                                        03: Engineered seal designs
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Horizontally Split Gearbox for Easy                             Rotor Assembly for
Maintenance                                                     Smooth Operation
  • 	Allows inspection or replacement of gears, bearings         • 	Each rotor assembly
     and oil seals by simply lifting a cover                         consists of a
  • 	No disassembly of piping or heat exchangers is                 pinion shaft, to
     necessary                                                       which one or
                                                                     two impellers are
  • 	Periodic inspections and maintenance are                       attached
     made easy
                                                                  • 	Pinion gears are hardened
  • 	Reduced maintenance, increased uptime                          and precision-ground (AGMA
                                                                     and ISO quality) for longer
Bullgears for Optimum Speed and Efficiency                           life
  • 	Allows each pinion to operate at optimum speed, as         • 	Smooth, vibration-free
     determined by the flow and efficiency                           operation is assured through
     characteristics of the impeller                                 precision balancing
  • 	Main driver is connected directly to the compressor
     by a low-speed coupling                                    Tapered Rider Ring
  • 	Gears are high-speed, precision helical-type,            Thrust Collars on the
     designed to meet or exceed AGMA and ISO quality            Pinion Shaft
     standards                                                    • 	Centrifugal design
                                                                     mitigates the
                                                                     majority of
                                                                     power-robbing thrust
                                                                     loads
                                                                  • 	Thrust collars on
                                                                     pinion shaft create
                                         Five-pad Tilting Pad        an oil wedge, which
                                         Bearing Assembly
                                                                     carries the small remaining
                                                                     net thrust to the bullgear
                                                                     where it is absorbed by a
                                                                     simple low-speed thrust
                                                                     bearing
                                                                  • 	Reduces gearbox power
                                                                     losses while
                                                                     increasing
Tilting Pad Pinion Bearings for High Reliability                     mechanical
  • 	Five-pad Tilting Pad bearings have the highest                 integrity
     stability and lowest vibration level for high-speed
     shafts, which are subjected to variable loading over a
     wide range
  • 	High reliability over the entire operating range,
      from full load to no load
  • 	Pressure-lubricated and steel-backed for
     increased reliability
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    Seal Design Options                                                   Labyrinth
                                                                          Oil Seal
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  Gas Seal Options for Your
  Process Applications                                                                          SEAL GAS
                                                                                                            VENT PURGE
  Multiple gas seal designs are available for
  a wide range of process gases and leakage
                                                                        IMPELLER
  requirements. Ingersoll Rand can suggest a seal                                                                                       PROBE
  type based on your process, or we can design
                                                                                                                           ATMOSPHERE
  the seal of your choice – all major seal suppliers
  can be used.
  Ingersoll Rand’s standard dry-face seal uses
  a floating self-centering rider. The clearance                                                                                         PINION
BEARING
                                                                                                                     OIL
                                                                      IMPELLER                                      SEAL
                               SCROLL
                                                        GEARBOX
                                                                                                                                        BEARING
                                            PROBE                                                                                       PINION
                 Multiport babbitted seal with purge
                                                        BEARING                                                    PROBE
                                                                         Tandem dry-face seal with integral labyrinth
PINION
                           SCROLL
                                                        GEARBOX
                                                 PROBE
              Tandem dry-face seal with carbon ring back-up
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Process Gas Seal
Support
Gas seal support systems are designed, built and                Aerodynamic Performance
tested per API 614. System designs can be based
                                                                Unique Impeller Designs
on differential pressure control, flow control or
other control methods. The scope of supply is                   Impellers, diffusers and scrolls are uniquely
virtually unlimited and fully automatic. Manual                 designed to meet your specific needs. Examples
or customer-specified systems can be engineered                 of our impellers include:
for most gas seal types.                                        Custom Engineered/Five-axis Milled
Systems are designed with instrumentation to                      • 	Custom-designed using computational
                                                                     fluid dynamics (CFD) for aerodynamic design and
monitor seal condition. Filters and accessories
                                                                     finite element analysis (FEA)
are supplied with sufficient instruments to plan                     for
maintenance and reduce downtime. The goal is                         mechanical integrity
to save you time and money by providing worry-                    • 	Optimized designs
free operation of your equipment with simple                         for custom
maintenance.                                                         applications
                                                                  • 	Overall
                                                                      savings can
                                                                      be as great as
                                                                      a 5% increase
                                                                      in efficiency over
                                                                      some cast impeller
                                                                      designs
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                                                            helped on site Fuel gas booster skid
                                                                             with scrubber, bypass and
                                                                             recirculation piping
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Control Systems
Ingersoll Rand can provide the right control system
engineered for your applications.
MAESTRO Universal
   • 	Windows CE-driven system includes a built-in web
      server and setup wizard for quick configuration
   • 	Able to handle multiple stages and is designed for
      many makes and models of compressors
   • 10“ color graphic display provides easy monitoring
   • 	Built-in USB port for system configuration and data
      logging
   • 	Capable of monitoring and controlling the total system
      across multiple units
MAESTRO PLC
   • 	Utilizes an open-architecture Allen Bradley PLC
      which enables you to use off-the-shelf components that
      match other panels in your plant
   • 	Available in three control methods: constant
      pressure, auto/dual and mass flow
   • Siemens PLC platform is available as an alternative
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                                                               Gas Flow Arrangement
                                                               MSG and TURBO-AIR centrifugal compressors feature
                                                               an advanced arrangement of gas flow components.
                                                               Advantages of this arrangement include:
                                                                 •	Directed gas movement to reduce turbulence-
                                                                    induced friction
                                                                 •	Air is cooled after every stage to provide high
                                                                    isothermal efficiency
     Allen Bradley PLC-based control center
     with PanelView Plus 1000 interface
 Customized MAESTRO
 PLC-based Controls                                                           Air Flow Diagram
                                                                              01: Compressor inlet
                                                                              02: First-stage compressor volute
 Customer-defined PLC Controls
                                                                              03: Coolant in
 PLC-based systems are used for packages with                                 04: Coolant out
 high input/output (I/O) counts, multiple gas                                 05: First-stage intercooler
 circuit control loops and multiple processes.                                06: Second-stage compressor volute
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      Packaging Concept                                     Advanced Lubrication System
      Ingersoll Rand's cutting-edge packaging concept       Ingersoll Rand's standard self-contained, low-
      gives you great flexibility to tailor a centrifugal   pressure lubrication system:
      compressor to meet your needs while simplifying         •	Includes an oil reservoir, mechanical oil pump,
      installation and maintenance. Our MSG and                  electric full-flow auxiliary oil pump, fixed-bundle oil
      TURBO-AIR packages can include:                            cooler, single full-flow oil filter, safety devices and
                                                                 instrumentation for safe compressor operation
           •	Lubrication system
                                                              •	Assembled and packaged on a compressor base when
           • Intercoolers                                        compressor layout permits
           • Shaft coupling with guard                        •	Sized to serve the main driver
           •	Interstage piping                               •	Can be designed to meet:
           • Main driver                                      		 - Custom specifications
           •	Control panel                                      - API 672 (packaged centrifugal)
                                                              		 - API 617 (centrifugal process gas compressor)
                                                              		 - API 614 (lubrication system)
                                  09                             - Process Industry Procedures (PIP)
                                                              •	Interconnecting piping between the lubrication
                                                                 system and compressor when compressor,
                 08
                                                                 intercooler(s) and main oil pump arrangement
                                                                 permits
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Excellence in Engineering
From air separation, to plant air, to a variety of process gas applications, Ingersoll Rand's engineers
have a broad range of experience in designing systems for customers around the world.
Our teams of engineers and technicians are continually adding to our experience base in a wide
variety of applications. These professionals face varying challenges in all compression applications
and strive to deliver the best solution every time.
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The Latest Technology in
Design Engineering
1D, 2D AND 3D CFD SOFTWARE
  • Preliminary design – sizing and performance prediction
  • Detailed blade shape design
  • Analysis using 3D Unsteady Navier-Stokes flow modeling
Mechanical Analysis
  • FEA – stress and resonance calculations
  • Rotordynamics – bearing and vibration analysis
  • 	Mechanical design – solid modeling
Comprehensive Testing
To guarantee performance, all MSG and TURBO-
AIR compressor designs are tested for aerodynamic
and mechanical performance. Our flexible test stand
uses variable speed drives to simulate various mole
weight applications. All gas compressors are tested in
accordance to ASME PTC-10 Type II standards. Test                           DEDICATED M A NUFACTURI NG
                                                                            CA PA BILITIES
observation is available upon request. A full set of
mechanical and aerodynamic performance data also                            Ingersoll Rand's manufacturing facilities
can be provided.                                                            are among the most advanced in the
                                                                            industry, utilizing leading technology,
                                                                            operated by an experienced and skilled
                                                                            workforce. Everything we do at our
                                                                            ISO-9001:2008 facilities is aimed
                                                                            at improving quality and shortening
                                                                            delivery times.
                                                                            M A NUFACTURING
                                                                            TECHNO LO GY HIGHLIGHTS
                                                                            • CAD/CAM systems
                                                                            • Vertical turning centers
                                                                            • Impeller milling centers – five-axis
                                                                            • Horizontal boring centers
                                                                            • Cell manufacturing and work team
                                                                               techniques
                                                                            • State-of-the-art testing facilities
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Comprehensive Quality
From start to finish, from the factory to the field, in every area, for every employee, quality is the rule.
You can expect that from a world-class manufacturer such as Ingersoll Rand. Our objective is to exceed
your expectations.
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Our Quality Policy                                                 SUPPLIER Q UALIT Y MAN AGEMENT
The key elements of Ingersoll Rand's quality                         • Maintain an approved vendors list
policy are:                                                          • 	New suppliers reviewed and evaluated prior
  • 	E xceeding customer expectations                                  to supply chain integration
  • 	Providing products that equal or exceed industry               • 	Supplier quality performance tracked through the non-
     and government standards                                           conforming product database within our business system
• Providing our customers with the best value • Periodic supplier performance evaluations
IS O - 1 4 0 0 1 : 2 0 0 4 CE RTI FI E D
EN V I RO N M E N TAL M ANAGE M E NT
SYSTE M
  • Dedication to reducing and eliminating waste
  • 	Providing a healthy and safe work environment
     for all employees
  • 	Meeting or exceeding all environmental, health
     and safety regulatory requirements
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ADDE D Q UA L IT Y A SS U R AN CE                 Testing for Process Gas Compressors
FROM A DVA N C ED T E ST I N G
FACIL IT IES                                      Closed-loop testing with a simulated mole weight gas
To guarantee performance                          mixture is standard for process gas compressors. Nitrogen/
to both customer and                              helium mixtures are used for fuel and lower mole weight gas
manufacturer specifications,                      compressors, and CO2/nitrogen mixtures are used for higher
every MSG and TURBO-                              mole weight compressors.
AIR design is fully tested
for aerodynamic and                               Test Center Computerized Control Room
mechanical performance by                         The test center control room provides computer control of
highly skilled technicians                        cooling water, input speed and lubricating oil supply.
before leaving the factory.                           • 	Aerodynamic testing through use of finely calibrated
                                                          pressure and temperature instruments
NINE T EST STA N D S
                                                      • 	Vibration monitoring
                                                      • Vibration frequency analysis
Our test facility in Buffalo,                         • 110% overspeed
N.Y., includes nine test
stands.                                           Testing Observation and Documentation
• Variable speed drives to                       Test observation and performance data are available upon
   simulate actual operating
                                                  request.
   speed requirements of the
                                                      • 	Documentation can be provided for full operating tests to identify
   ASME PTC-10 Type 2 test
                                                         capacity, pressure, temperature and horsepower
• Package testing of machines
                                                      • 	Vibration data for both steady state and coast down operation are
   up to 8200 kW (11,000 hp)
                                                         recorded to verify rotor critical speed and response
• The test stands are separated
   into three separate bays,
   allowing one machine to be set
   up while another is tested
• Computer controlled cooling
   towers are used to simulate
   coolant conditions
• A test stand lubrication system
   supplies machines with required
   oil pressure regardless of the
   test speed, and monitors oil
   conditions for mechanical loss
   verification
• Recirculation coolers are
   available for closed-loop
   testing
                                               The test center control room provides computer          Multi-stage carbon monoxide compressor
                                               control of cooling water, input speed and lubricating   being prepared for closed-loop testing
                                               oil supply
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Aftermarket Services and Support
How else can we prove our commitment to your total satisfaction? By providing the industry’s most
comprehensive resource for top-notch aftermarket products, engineering solutions and field service. If
you ever have a question or problem, Ingersoll Rand’s extensive network of highly skilled technicians
and authorized representatives is at your service.
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Installation and Startup                                          Repair Expertise
     • Machine commissioning services                               • State-of-the-art equipment for turnkey repairs
     • Diagnostic and troubleshooting services                      • Complete documentation packages
     • Vibration analysis and trending                              • 	Strategic repair center locations to serve a broad
 • Extended warranty and preventative maintenance                      customer base, including Buffalo, N.Y.; Houston,
		programs                                                             Texas and Milan, Italy.
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Ingersoll Rand offers more
In addition to our custom-engineered products, we manufacture a complete line of fully packaged
centrifugal compressors in a wide range of capacities and power ranges.
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                   TUR B O -A IR 2 0 0 0        TURBO-AIR COOLED 2000                    TU RBO-AIR 2040lated to them.
 TURBO-AIR 2000 – 93 to 260 kW (125 to 350 hp) and 14.3 to 48.1 m 3 /min (505 to 1700 CFM)
 TURBO-AIR COOLED 2000 – 93 to 260 kW (125 to 350 hp) and 15.6 to 48.1 m 3 /min (550 to 1700 CFM)
 TURBO-AIR 2040 – 373 to 600 kW (500 to 800 hp) and 42 to 51 m 3 /min (1500 to 1800 CFM), up to 42 barg (610 psig)
 TURBO-AIR 3000 – 300 to 600 kW (400 to 800 hp) and 57 to 113 m 3 /min (2000 to 4000 CFM)
 TURBO-AIR 6000 – 600 to 1305 kW (800 to 1750 hp) and 113 to 227 m 3 /min (4000 to 8000 CFM)
 TURBO-AIR 6040 – Up to 1700 kW (2250 hp) and 127 to 167 m 3 /min (4500 to 6000 CFM), up to 42 barg (610 psig)
 TURBO-AIR NX 8000 – 750 to 1700 kW (1000 to 2250 hp) and 135 to 305 m 3 /min (4850 to 10,800 CFM)
 TURBO-AIR NX 12000 – 1120 to 2237 kW (1500 to 3000 hp) and 212 to 430 m 3 /min (7500 to 15,200 CFM)
 TURBO DRYPAK – 112 to 600 kW (150 to 800 hp) and 15.6 to 113 m 3 /min (550 to 4000 CFM)
 TWINTURBO – 93 to 3355 kW (125 to 4500 hp) and 30 to 425 m 3 /min (1065 to 15,000 CFM)
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