MSG series
Cameron company presents the MSG (Multi-stage Geared) centrifugal compressor series which offers outstanding design flexibility. Multi-shaft compressors of MSG series are available for different process applications:
- Capacities from 60 m3/min to 2,550 m3/min
- Power rating over 14,900 kW
- Discharge pressure up to 82 bar (g)
Compressed air applications
- Industrial gases
- Instrument air
- Soot blowers
- Air supply systems for major plants
Gas compressor applications
- Fuel gas booster
- Compressors for refrigeration cycles
- Carbon monoxide
- Carbon dioxide
- Syngas
- High-pressure nitrogen
- Recycling compressor for gases with small molecular weights
Oil-free gas and air
- Prevents contamination of the system
- Removes the potential for compressed air pipeline fires caused by oil carryover
- Eliminates costly waste disposal problems associated with oil-laden condensate
- Eliminates the expense and maintenance of oil removal filters
Mechanical design
Cooper Compression’s centrifugal compressors are extremely reliable due to the following features:
- Conservative, high-quality gear design
- Long-life drive pinion bearing design
- Axial loads absorbed on low-speed shaft
- Compressor parts made of stainless steel
Easy operation/maintenance
- State-of-the-art control systems
- Totally automatic operation in any operating condition
- Self diagnostics
- No wearing parts requiring periodic changes or replacement
- No oil removal filters to clean
- Accessible horizontally split gear boxes for quick inspection
- Intercooler and aftercooler bundles easily removed for cleaning
Simple installation
- Compressor, lubrication system, intercoolers, shaft couplings, coupling guards, connecting pipelines, etc. are mounted on a common skid
- Installation on a solid foundation can be completed in a very short time
- Easy access to components
- High flexibility in compressor adaptation to the client’s needs
- Minimized floor space requirements
- No pulsations
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Standard three-shaft gas compressor design
- 01: One, two or three rotors, up to six stages per gear box
- 02: Horizontal joint provides ready access to gear components
- 03: Special seals
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Air flow diagram
- 01: Compressor suction
- 02: First-stage volute
- 03: Cooling water inlet
- 04: Cooled water outlet
- 05: First-stage intercooler
- 06: Second-stage volute
- 07: Second-stage intercooler
- 08: Third-stage volute
- 09: Compressor discharge
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ONE OR TWO-STAGE WITH ONE OR TWO ROTORS
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One or two standard intercoolers |
One or two high-efficiency intercoolers |
| L |
H |
W |
Wgt* |
L |
H |
W |
Wgt* |
| inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
| MSG6/7/7A |
195 |
4960 |
110 |
2800 |
120 |
3050 |
36100 |
16400 |
185 |
4700 |
100 |
2800 |
130 |
3310 |
40000 |
18200 |
| MSG8/9/9A |
205 |
5210 |
110 |
2800 |
130 |
3310 |
53000 |
24100 |
1215 |
5470 |
140 |
3560 |
145 |
3690 |
60000 |
27300 |
| MSG12 |
230 |
5850 |
155 |
3940 |
150 |
3810 |
76000 |
24100 |
255 |
5720 |
155 |
3940 |
145 |
4320 |
85000 |
38600 |
| MSG14/16 |
255 |
5720 |
155 |
3940 |
170 |
4320 |
85000 |
34500 |
235 |
5970 |
155 |
3940 |
170 |
4580 |
86000 |
39100 |
| MSG20 |
255 |
6480 |
175 |
4450 |
185 |
4700 |
11500 |
38600 |
255 |
64800 |
175 |
4450 |
180 |
4700 |
111500 |
50600 |
| MSG25 |
255 |
64800 |
175 |
4450 |
185 |
4700 |
11500 |
52200 |
255 |
64800 |
185 |
4450 |
185 |
4700 |
111500 |
52200 |
FOUR, FIVE OR SIX-STAGE WITH TWO OR THREE ROTORS
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One or two standard intercoolers |
One or two high-efficiency intercoolers |
| L |
H |
W |
Wgt* |
L |
H |
W |
Wgt* |
| inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
| MSG6/7/7A |
200 |
5080 |
125 |
3180 |
140 |
3560 |
50000 |
22700 |
205 |
5210 |
125 |
3180 |
140 |
3560 |
52600 |
23900 |
| MSG8/9/9A |
185 |
4700 |
125 |
3180 |
135 |
3430 |
54000 |
24500 |
210 |
5340 |
135 |
3430 |
145 |
3690 |
55000 |
25000 |
| MSG12 |
225 |
5720 |
155 |
3940 |
170 |
4320 |
77000 |
35000 |
255 |
5720 |
160 |
4070 |
175 |
4450 |
94000 |
42700 |
| MSG14/16 |
255 |
5720 |
160 |
4070 |
175 |
4450 |
94000 |
42700 |
235 |
5970 |
170 |
4320 |
190 |
4830 |
110000 |
49900 |
| MSG20 |
255 |
6480 |
175 |
4450 |
225 |
5720 |
140000 |
63500 |
255 |
64800 |
175 |
4450 |
225 |
5720 |
140000 |
63500 |
| MSG25 |
255 |
64800 |
185 |
4700 |
230 |
5850 |
158000 |
71700 |
255 |
64800 |
185 |
4450 |
230 |
5850 |
158000 |
71700 |
Structural Design Examples
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3R2MSGPB-5G/30 Gas Compressor
APPLICATION: Located in Algeria, used as boil off compressor.
SPECIFICATIONS: 732 kPa (a) discharge pressure
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4MSG-16/15 Air Compressor
APPLICATION: Located in China, used as main air compressor for air separation plant.
SPECIFICATIONS: Flow = 59,000 Nm3/hr, Discharge Pressure = 1241 kPa(a)
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3MSGPB-5G/30 Air Compressor
APPLICATION: Located in Atyrau, Kazakhstan, used as hydrogen-rich gas recycling compressor.
SPECIFICATIONS: Flow = 35,000 Nm3/hr, Discharge Pressure = 5.80 MPa
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