Description

ZW-1.5/16-24 Oil-Free Ammonia Compressor

High-Performance Ammonia Compressor for Industrial Refrigeration & Gas Handling

The ZW-1.5/16-24 Oil-Free Ammonia Compressor is a Z-type reciprocating piston compressor designed for ammonia gas compression, circulation, recovery, and transfer applications.

Using ammonia (NH₃) as the working medium, the compressor is suitable for industrial refrigeration plants, chemical processing facilities, ammonia storage systems, and other industrial gas-handling applications where reliable pressure control and clean gas compression are required.

The compressor provides a flow capacity of approximately 1.5 m³/min, with an inlet pressure of 1.6 MPa.G and discharge pressure of up to 2.4 MPa.G. It is driven by a 30 kW motor and incorporates a water-cooled system, oil-free compression configuration, Z-type reciprocating piston structure, and two-row, three-stage compression arrangement.

Its compact configuration makes the ZW-1.5/16-24 suitable for industrial installations where reliable ammonia compression is required within a controlled equipment footprint.

Technical Specifications

Final operating parameters, material compatibility, and equipment configuration should be confirmed according to the ammonia composition, operating conditions, and project-specific technical requirements.

Ammonia Compression Solution

The ZW-1.5/16-24 is designed for systems where ammonia gas needs to be compressed, circulated, recovered, or transferred under controlled pressure conditions.

The compressor can be integrated into suitable ammonia systems for:

Ammonia Refrigeration Circulation

The compressor can support selected industrial ammonia refrigeration systems where ammonia gas needs to be compressed and circulated through the refrigeration process.

Ammonia Gas Transfer

The unit can be used for controlled transfer of ammonia gas between compatible process equipment, storage systems, and downstream facilities.

Ammonia Storage Pressure Management

The compressor can support selected applications involving pressure balancing and gas transfer in ammonia storage systems.

Ammonia Recovery

The compressor can be integrated into suitable systems for ammonia gas recovery, helping transfer recovered gas to storage or another stage of the process.

Chemical Process Gas Handling

Ammonia is used in various chemical processes. The compressor can support selected applications requiring controlled ammonia gas compression and transfer.

Design Highlights

Oil-Free Compression for Clean Ammonia Gas

The compressor utilizes an oil-free compression configuration designed to minimize the possibility of lubricating oil entering the compressed ammonia gas.

This can help reduce contamination concerns in applications where gas cleanliness is important.

The oil-free arrangement is particularly useful for selected ammonia refrigeration and chemical gas-handling systems, subject to the actual process requirements and equipment configuration.

Water-Cooled Design

The ZW-1.5/16-24 incorporates a water-cooled system to manage heat generated during compression.

Effective thermal management helps maintain suitable operating temperatures during continuous compressor operation and supports reliable performance.

Water cooling can be advantageous in industrial facilities where a suitable cooling-water system is already available.

Compact Z-Type Configuration

The compressor uses a Z-type reciprocating piston structure that provides a compact equipment arrangement while supporting stable gas compression.

The configuration is suitable for projects where equipment footprint and efficient installation are important considerations.

Key characteristics include:

• Z-type reciprocating structure
• Compact equipment arrangement
• Stable piston compression
• Suitable for continuous operation
• Designed for ammonia gas service

Two-Row, Three-Stage Compression

The compressor incorporates a two-row, three-stage compression arrangement.

Multi-stage compression allows the ammonia gas pressure to be increased progressively through successive stages.

This configuration can help:

• Distribute compression load
• Control intermediate pressure
• Manage compression temperatures
• Improve operational stability
• Support high-pressure ammonia compression

Ammonia Compressor Applications

Industrial Refrigeration Plants

The ZW-1.5/16-24 can be incorporated into suitable industrial ammonia refrigeration systems used in large-scale refrigeration facilities.

Potential applications include refrigeration infrastructure associated with:

• Cold storage facilities
• Food processing plants
• Industrial refrigeration plants
• Large refrigeration systems
• Process cooling facilities

Chemical Plants

The compressor can support ammonia gas compression and transfer in selected chemical processing applications where the required pressure and flow conditions fall within the compressor’s operating range.

Ammonia Storage Facilities

The unit can be used in suitable ammonia storage systems for controlled gas transfer and pressure management.

Ammonia Recovery Systems

The compressor can be incorporated into systems designed to recover ammonia gas during equipment operation, maintenance, or process transfer.

Industrial Gas Circulation

The ZW-1.5/16-24 can support selected industrial gas circulation systems requiring reliable ammonia compression and controlled gas movement.

Integrated Ammonia Compression System

The compressor can be integrated into a complete ammonia compression package with associated equipment such as:

• Ammonia compressor
• Drive motor
• Suction and discharge piping
• Isolation valves
• Check valves
• Pressure instrumentation
• Temperature monitoring
• Cooling system
• Pressure relief devices
• Control panel
• Emergency shutdown system
• Safety instrumentation
• Skid-mounted structural frame

The final configuration depends on the refrigeration or process system, ammonia flow rate, pressure requirements, installation environment, and project specifications.

Safety & Process Considerations

Ammonia is a hazardous industrial gas and requires appropriate process engineering, ventilation, detection, pressure protection, and emergency-response provisions.

Depending on the project, the compressor package can incorporate:

• Pressure monitoring
• Temperature monitoring
• Ammonia leak detection interface
• Emergency shutdown
• Pressure relief protection
• Motor protection
• Automatic shutdown logic
• Safety interlocks
• Local control panel
• Remote monitoring interfaces

The final safety architecture should be designed according to the actual ammonia system, site conditions, applicable regulations, hazardous-area requirements, and project specifications.

Customized Ammonia Compressor Solutions

Different ammonia refrigeration and process applications have different operating requirements. Aegis Projects can support customized compressor package configurations based on:

• Ammonia flow rate
• Inlet pressure
• Discharge pressure
• Operating temperature
• Refrigeration duty
• Compression ratio
• Cooling requirements
• Installation conditions
• Control requirements
• Safety requirements
• Skid configuration

This allows the compressor package to be adapted to industrial refrigeration plants, chemical facilities, ammonia storage systems, and other compatible applications.

Key Advantages

Oil-Free Compression

Helps minimize lubricant contamination of the compressed ammonia gas.

Three-Stage Compression

The two-row, three-stage configuration provides progressive pressure increase and controlled compression.

Water-Cooled Operation

Provides effective heat management for continuous industrial operation.

Compact Z-Type Design

Provides a space-efficient reciprocating compressor configuration.

Reliable Gas Handling

Suitable for ammonia circulation, transfer, recovery, and selected industrial gas applications.

Flexible Integration

Can be incorporated into complete ammonia refrigeration and industrial gas systems.

Aegis Projects – Ammonia & Industrial Gas Compression Solutions

Aegis Projects Technology Pvt. Ltd. provides engineered solutions for ammonia compressors, LPG compressor skids, liquefied gas systems, natural gas compression, industrial gas handling, refrigeration-related compression systems, automation, and instrumentation.

Our project support can include:

• Compressor selection
• Compressor skid integration
• Gas piping
• Valves and fittings
• Instrumentation
• Electrical systems
• PLC controls
• Safety systems
• Cooling systems
• Pressure protection
• Installation support
• Testing and commissioning

Enquire About ZW-1.5/16-24 Ammonia Compressor

Looking for an oil-free ammonia compressor for industrial refrigeration, ammonia storage, chemical processing, or gas transfer?

Contact Aegis Projects Technology Pvt. Ltd. with your required ammonia flow rate, inlet pressure, discharge pressure, operating temperature, refrigeration/process requirements, and installation conditions for a suitable compressor configuration.

Aegis Projects Technology Pvt. Ltd. — Engineered Ammonia, LPG, Natural Gas & Industrial Compression Solutions.

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