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Animation of a 2 cylinder Howden C-series reciprocating compressor. The C Series of reciprocating compressors are one of the largest compressors in the world, they are heavy duty and high power units able to provide 17 MW of power.
These API618 compressors have established themselves as the ultra-reliable heart of critical applications in industries such as oil and gas production, petrochemicals and refining. Their capacity control systems and flexible cylinder configuration make them first
choice where dependability and a low total cost of ownership are key.
The main parts are highlighted and the principles of the Free Floating Piston is shown.