High-Speed Compressors
BCS High-Speed Compressors
The preferred solution for a wide range of oil and gas applications are high-speed reciprocating compressor systems according to API 11P / ISO 13631. BCS High-Speed Compressors are available in different frames and for a wide range of applications. Services and spare parts management is available worldwide through the global Burckhardt Compression network.
Customer Benefits
- Fully balanced structure eliminates vibrations to surrounding infrastructure and machinery
- No special foundation required
- Small footprint
- Skidded solution with minimum interfaces
- CAPEX-optimized compressor system
- Simple maintenance through easy replacement of wear parts
- Full range of after-sales services
- Global network of local service centers
Compressor Design
- Fully balanced
- Lubricated and non-lubricated designs
- Driven by electrical motor or gas engine
- Available with 2, 4 and 6 cranks
- Power up to 7’500 kW
- In-line opposing pistons eliminate horizontal moments and forces
- In compliance with API 11P / ISO 13631 standards
Technical Data
| Type |
Throws |
Stroke mm / in |
Speed Range rpm |
Rated Speed rpm |
Max. Combined Rod Load kN / lbs |
Max Power per Throw at Rated Speed kW / hp |
| HS-A | 2, 4 | 70, 76 (2.75, 3.0) |
750 – 1’800 | 1’500 | 50 / 11’250 | 110 / 148 |
| HS-B | 2, 4 | 105, 130, 150 (4.1, 5.1, 5.9) |
600 – 1’500 | 1’000 | 100 / 22’500 | 300 / 402 |
| HS-C | 2, 4, 6 | 100, 130, 150(3.9, 5.1, 5.9) | 600 – 1’500 | 1’000 | 160 / 36’000 | 500 / 670 |
| HS-D | 2, 4, 6 | 105, 130, 140, 165 (4.1, 5.1, 5.5, 6.5) |
300 – 1’200 | 1’000 | 220 / 49’500 | 750 / 1’005 |
| HS-E | 2, 4, 6 | 105, 130, 150, 170 (4.1, 5.1, 5.9, 6.7) |
300 – 1’200 | 1’000 | 320 / 72’000 | 1’000 / 1’341 |
| HS-F | 2, 4, 6 | 105, 130, 150(4.1, 5.1, 5.9) | 300 – 1’200 | 1’000 | 450 / 101’250 | 1’250 / 1’676 |