Cargo Compressor (Reliquefaction)
critical
IMO Required
2 / 2 Modelle (Inspector)
Reciprocating compressor for cargo reliquefaction on gas carriers.
8000h
Service Interval
Typical Manufacturers
Atlas Copco
Burckhardt
2 Hersteller · 2 Modelle
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Atlas Copco
1 ✓ 1 verifiziert⚙️
Atlas Copco HGR Cargo Compressor
✓ verifiziert
Inspector
2-stage, 500 kW
· LNG / LPG / Gas Cargo
Common Failures:
- • Piston ring wear (gas leakage)
- • Suction/discharge valve plate cracking
- • Crankcase oil dilution by cargo gas
Service: Valve plate inspection every 4000 hrs. Piston ring replacement every 8000 hrs. Oil analysis monthly.
Spares: Atlas Copco: Spezialteile per Hersteller. Lead time: 4-8 Wochen. Gasdetektions-Sensoren an Bord.
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Burckhardt
1 ✓ 1 verifiziert⚙️
Burckhardt Laby-GI Cargo Compressor
✓ verifiziert
Inspector
3-stage labyrinth piston, 800 kW
· LNG / LPG / Gas Cargo
Common Failures:
- • Labyrinth seal clearance increase
- • Crosshead guide wear
- • Capacity control actuator failure
Service: Labyrinth seal check every 8000 hrs. Crosshead clearance measurement at annual survey.
Spares: Burckhardt: Spezialteile per Hersteller. Lead time: 4-8 Wochen. Gasdetektions-Sensoren an Bord.