COMPRESSOR WITH A THERMAL SHIELD AND METHODS OF OPERATION

摘要

A compressor includes a compressor bundle and an outer casing. Between the outer casing and the compressor bundle a thermal shield is provided, for reducing thermal stress and visco-plastic deformation of the casing under severe operating conditions.

主权项

1. A gas compressor comprising: a casing with a gas inlet and a gas outlet;
and a compressor bundle arranged in the casing; wherein a thermal shield is arranged between said compressor bundle and said casing, said thermal shield reducing heat transfer from a gas flow processed through the gas compressor to said casing.