BIG COMPRESSOR MOTOR CUSTOMISED
A gas producer ordered the motor to replace a 1957-built gas compressor motor. Since structural changes in the plant were unwanted, Menzel replicated the mechanical interfaces of the existing motor. The motor’s outstanding feature is its massive base at 3 tons. Base, motor (14.7 tons) and cooler (2 tons) were installed one after the other.
Menzel built the three-phase squirrel cage motor based on its MEBKSW series, which is characterised by high power density and offers flexible equipment options such as various cooling types.
The motor, with its bespoke base plate, features a total shaft height of 1,120mm, 6MW rated output, 11kV rated voltage, 57,995 rated torque and 988rpm rated speed. It has an IP54 protection rating with air-to-water heat exchanger (cooling type IC 86W).
Like all Menzel machines, the compressor motor underwent comprehensive inspections in the manufacturer’s load test field before shipping.
