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Compander™ integrally geared expander-compressor

By combining compressor and expander functions into one unit, the Atlas Copco Gas and Process Compander provides a highly efficient, CAPEX-friendly process solution

Integrally geared compressor with radial inflow turbine (Compander)

Technical description

Our Compander (TM) is designed to handle all gases and delivers volume flows of up to 480 000 m3/h over 8 stages, operating at a rated power of up to 30 MW. It’s a solution that meets key needs in many of today’s industrial processes, where energy efficiency is a major operations focus.

Utilizing the full energy recovery potential for combined compression and expansion processes, the Compander (TM) merges our long standing expertise in integral gear technology and turbo expanders into one solution. 


Our nitrogen and methane companders can be used in different LNG and chemical applications, respectively:

  • Nitric acid
  • Small-Scale LNG
  • HPPO
  • Caprolactam
  • Phenol
  • Boil off gas reliquefaction
  • Nitrous oxide
Integrally geared compressor with radial inflow turbine (Compander)

Benefits

Vast compressor and expander experience

Utilizing the full energy recovery potential for combined compression and expansion processes, the Compander (TM) merges our longstanding expertise in compression and turboexpanders into one convenient, energy saving solution

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Meeting API standards

Our companders meet all critical industry standards, including API 617

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Compact, Efficient, Reliable

The Compander (TM) meets key needs in many of today's industrial processes where efficiency, a smaller footprint and faster installation times are key factors in equipment purchase decisions

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Contact us today regarding our technology and solutions.

Fact Sheets

Download one of our available brochures to learn more about our products.

Driving Centrifugal Compressor Technology

Product Brochure
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Atlas Copco GAP Driving Centrifugal Compressor Technology.pdf
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5 MB
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pdf
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Driving Expander Technology

Turboexpanders, Expanders
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Atlas Copco GAP Driving Expander Technology.pdf
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8 MB
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pdf
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Did you know?

By combining the base frame, gear and oil systems, the Compander minimizes your maintenance and maximizes your process uptime. Our Compander blends Atlas Copco’s proven reliability track record for integrally geared compressors and turboexpanders.

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Contact us today for support with your process gas and air applications.

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