The Dresser-Rand HHE reciprocating compressor has earned a reputation of conservative, rugged design with high reliability and flexible operational capabilities. Our HHE compressors provide gas compression to more than 60,000 psi and are suited to drivers ranging from 200 to 22,500 hp (16,778 kW). HHE frame configurations are available with up to ten crank throws. The VB, VG, and VL models have a variable crank design with a bearing between each crank throw so that both odd and even crank throw options are possible. This reduces cost and parasitic horsepower as balancing cylinders with connecting rod and crosshead are not required for on odd throw applications. For your application, we carefully match HHE compressor components to suit your specific requirements. Choosing from among our HHE frame sizes and our many cylinder, valve, distance piece and driver options, we engineer the best combination of components to provide the most reliable, efficient compressor for your needs.

Features

  • Rugged cast iron frame with heavily ribbed cross-members supporting the main bearings
  • Pre-stressed frame via precision spacer bars and tie rods to withstand gas and inertia forces and improve rigidity
  • Forged alloy steel crankshaft, stress relieved, heat treated, ground and polished with integral flange which is rigidly bolted to the flywheel and mating motor shaft flange or coupling
  • Connecting rods made of die-forged steel and rifle-drilled for positive crosshead pin lubrication
  • Conventional or flanged crosshead design with shim-adjustable shoes
  • Precision (shimless) main and crankpin bearings
  • Pressurized lubrication system with stainless steel piping and tubing
  • Piston rods made of alloy steel, induction hardened, rolled threads, and in-house wear coating capability
  • Pistons with Dresser-Rand DuraWearTM materials for long life
  • Packing cups with passages for lube oil, coolant, vent, and purge are provided as required by the application and API-618
  • Single or double compartment distance pieces with large gas-tight access covers and external bolting for easier maintenance
  • Hydraulically tensioned joints on all stud/bolt connections 1-5/8" and larger
  • A complete line of lubricated or non-lubricated cylinders proven in a wide range of applications
  • Pulsation dampeners designed with Dresser-Rand’s digital pulsation analysis program
  • Dresser-Rand valves, unloaders and clearance pockets
MODEL HHE-FB HHE-VB HHE-VG HHE-VL
Strokes (Inches) 8.5-12 10-12 12-15 12-16
Max RPM 600 600 450 450
Max Horsepower 2,625 5,000 10,630 22,500
Max KW 1,957 3,729 7,927 16,778
No. of Crankthrows 1 to 4 1 to 6 1 to 10 1 to 10
Length "A" 2 Cylinders (Inches/MM) 58/1473.2 84/2133.6 95/2413 117/2971.8
Each Additional Cylinder add to "A" (Inches/MM) 41/1041.4
2 additional cylinders
20.62/523.9 26.5/673.1 31/787.4
Width "B" (Inches/MM) 228/5791 282/7162.8 320/8128 355/9017
Piston & Rod Removal "C" (Inches/MM) 74/1879.6 80/2032 96/2438.4 96/2438.4
"L"-API Type D Distance Pieces Add "L" to "C" and 2x"L" to "B" (Inches/MM) 12 13.3 16 17
304.8 337.8 406.4 431.8
Approx. Net Weight 2 Cylinders (Lbs/Kg) 30,700 40,000 59,800 96,500
13,923 18,144 27,125 43,772
Additional Weight per Crankthrow & Cylinder (Lbs/Kg) 18,800
2 additional
cylinders
13,000 23,000 32,000
8526 5,897 10,433 14,515

 

 

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