HIGH PRESSURE SOLUTIONSFrom the Air and Gas Experts
COMPRESSORS BOOSTERS NITROGEN GENERATORS ACCESSORIES
BAUER COMPRESSORS INC.
1328 Azalea Garden RoadNorfolk, VA 23502TEL. +1 (757) 855-6006FAX +1 (757) [email protected]
www.bauercomp.com
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CONTENTS COMPRESSORS
The fine art of high pressure
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COMPANY / 0104 Dedication to quality
COMPRESSION / 0206 Heart of the system08 Solutions for industry10 Nitrogen generation
PURIFICATION / 0312 Drying and purifying
STORAGE / 0414 Stored energy
DISTRIBUTION / 0516 The fine art
APPLICATIONS / 0618 Systematic success
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BAUER is especially capable of workingwith clients on a worldwide basisbecause of our vast network of salesand service centers around the globe.BAUER’S U.S. operations includebranch offices in Michigan, Californiaand Florida. We specialize in all highpressure market segments includingbreathing air, plastics technology,industry, helium recovery, natural gasand nitrogen generation in addition tomany other common and uniqueapplications.
EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR BENEFITBAUER compressors are field-proven ina multitude of diverse high pressureapplications worldwide. More than 60years of experience and research anddevelopment are available to you tohelp solve your high pressure air or gasrequirement no matter if it is a com-mon or unique application. We areworld renowned for reliability anddurability, and BAUER as a company isrecognized as the world’s foremostinnovative designer and manufacturerof high pressure compressors of thevery highest quality.
BAUER GROUP
SINGAPORE
Dedication to qualityDedication to quality
CHILE
INDIA
EGYPT
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
CHINA
UNITED KINGDOM
ITALY
JAPAN
FRANCE
AUSTRIA
USA
GERMANY
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BAUER Block Manufacturing Geretsried, Germany
COMPANY
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DEDICATION TO YOUBAUER is committed to the philosophythat customer satisfaction is achievedthrough a strategy of continuousimprovement using in-house researchand development, engineering, manu-facturing and support services. OurISO 9001 registered quality manage-ment system is testament to our com-mitment to quality and customer satis-faction.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTIONBegins with expert system evaluationand continues with the design, instal-lation, training and support servicesto ensure the highest quality andoptimum performance of the product.
NITROGEN GENERATORS ACCESSORIESBOOSTERS
BAUER COMPRESSORS INC. Norfolk, Virginia USA (Headquarters for USA and Latin America)
MANUFACTURING | ENGINEERING | SALES | MARKETING | SERVICE | TRAINING | SPARE PARTS | WAREHOUSE
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Heart of the systemHeart of the system
COMPRESSION COMPRESSORS
COMPRESSORS AND BOOSTERS
100 and 120.x Booster 12.x 15.x and 18.x Booster 15.x
BAUER ADVANTAGES...Wide range of capacity and pressure inboth compressor and booster configu-ration allows tailoring a solution tomeet specific requirements.
Proven air-cooled design is economi-cal, reliable and environmentallyfriendly. An external power source isnot required and no coolant.
Large surface area and fine ribbing oncylinders provides efficient heat dissi-pation for lower operating tempera-tures.
Aftercooler provides low dischargetemperature. Supplemental cooling atthe outlet is not required.
Pressurized lubrication ensures reliablelubrication of all internal componentsfor extended compressor life. Oil filterprotects the lubrication system.
Roller or needle bearing used at eachbearing surface for reduced frictionand optimum mechanical efficiency.Compressor runs cooler, oil life isextended and maintenance is reduced.
Heavy-duty roller bearings to supportthe crankshaft. 30,000 hours designlife.
Aluminum alloy crankcase usedthrough 30 hp enables compactdimensions because of rapid heat dis-sipation. Cast iron crankcase used on40 hp and greater to support greaterforces. High capacity cooling fan(s)provide efficient cooling.
Encapsulated crankcase to protect theenvironment from oil laden mist.
High efficiency intake filter to protectthe compressor from damaging parti-cles.
Safety valve after each stage of com-pression to protect the compressorfrom overpressure and to safeguardthe operator. Gas compressors andboosters also include a safety valve atthe inlet.
Balanced flywheel and counterbal-anced crankshaft results in nearlyvibration-free operation. BAUER com-
pressors and boosters do not requirespecial foundations which reducesinstallation cost.
Readily accessible valves do not requiredisassembly of compressor piping foreasy accessibility and reduced mainte-nance cost and downtime.
Corrosion resistant materials used forcoolers, separators and valves forlonger life and reduced maintenance.
Genuine spare parts at affordableprices.
Operation and maintenance manualwith illustrated parts lists.
...FOR YOUR BENEFIT
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22.x 23.x 25.x and 28.x
COMPRESSION COMPRESSORS
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NATURAL GAS
Solutions for industrySolutions for industry
HORIZONTAL
NITROGEN GENERATORS
VERTICAL CUSTOM PACKAGING
OFFSHORE
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Our Product Range
1000
psig
(69
bar)
5000
psi
g (3
45 b
ar)
6000
psi
g (4
14 b
ar)
5 Stages*4 Stages3 Stages2 Stages1 Stage
3)2)
1) 900 psig (62 bar) 2) 725 psig (50 bar) 3) 5000 psig (345 bar) *Available for 7000 psig (483 bar) A = Air / Nitrogen G = Helium / Argon C = Natural Gas
Model Motor Available Series Capacity15 scfm 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165
hp kw A G C 425 l/min 850 1275 1700 2120 2550 2970 3400 3820 4245 4670
Compressors
12.4 5 3.5 •
22.5 15-20 11-15 •
23.4 30-40 22-30 •
25.4 50 37 •
28.2 60-75 45-55 •
25.51) 100 75 •
28.31) 125-150 90-110 •
100 5 3.5 • • •
120 7.5 5.5 • • •
15.1 7.5-15 5.5-11 • • •
150 15 11 •
180 20 15 •
15.2 20 15 •
220 25-30 18-22 • • •
23.1 40 30 • •
230 40 30 •
250 50-60 37-45 • •
280 75-100 55-75 • •
100H 5 3.5 •
12.14 7.5-10 5.5-7.5 •
15.11 15 11 •
22.42 25-30 18-22 •
18.1 20 15 • •
25.9 60 45 • •
25.18 75 55 •
Boosters
12.3 5-10 3.5-7.5 •
12.2 5-7.5 3.5-5.5 •
15.3 10-15 7.5-11 •
15.4 15 11 •
COMPRESSION COMPRESSORS
CheckValve
Motor
Feed AirCompressor
Aftercooler Check
(auto drains)
Motor
OxygenOxygen MonitorMetering Valve
Processing PressureN2
Membrane Air Separator
O2, CO2,H2O Vent
High PressureCompressor
Purif icationPressure Gauge
HeatExchanger
MixingValve
Permeate
Sensor
InletDome LoadRegulator
FinalSeparator
InletProportional
Valve
Valve
MaintainingValve
Air
Filters
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BAUER NITROGEN GENERATION PROCESS
Nitrogen generationNitrogen generation
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WHY BUY NITROGEN WHENYOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN?The BAUER SNG Series II NitrogenGenerator is a self-contained, fullyintegrated, modular system that elimi-nates the hazards involved with thehandling of high pressure cylinders aswell as the burden of merchant sup-plied nitrogen gas.
The BAUER SNG Series II NitrogenGenerator is a complete systemdesigned for the on-demand supply ofnitrogen gas at purities up to 99.5%.
SEPARATION MODULEThe BAUER SNG Series II NitrogenGenerator generates nitrogen gasthrough membrane separation whichallows for the rapid production of lowcost, high purity nitrogen gas ondemand at the point of use. Ambientair is compressed and supplied to theseparator where water vapor, variousgases such as O2, CO2, and hydrocar-bons are released to atmosphere leav-ing high purity nitrogen gas.
STANDARD FEATURES– High durability membrane air
separators
– Purity up to 99.5% Nitrogen
– Feed air compressor, if required
– High pressure booster, if required
– Electric motor drive
– UL® master control panel withinteractive touch screen interfacefor operation, maintenance andtroubleshooting.
– Single-point power supplyconnection
– On-line percent oxygen monitor
– Pressure sensors for oil and finalproduct pressure
– Emergency stop push button
– Visible alarm annunciation
– Sound attenuated enclosures forcompressors and membranemodule
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES– CE-complaint electrical assembly
– Second language for controls /documentation
– Distribution panel
– Storage
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SNGII-LP
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THE RIGHT FILTER SYSTEM FOR THE RIGHT APPLICATIONProcessing of the compressed medium is essential for trouble-free operation of a high pressure system, and the selection of thecorrect method of processing is essential to meet the gas quality requirements for the application. BAUER is an internationalleader in the design and manufacture of high pressure processing systems ranging from moisture separators to regenerativedryers and their accessories. And since BAUER is the manufacturer of the compressor and processing system, you have theassurance that these two important components are perfectly matched to meet specific requirements.
Drying and purifyingDrying and purifying
PURIFICATION COMPRESSORS
SEPARATORCondensed oil and water
AIR KOOLRefrigerated dryer
P-FILTER SYSTEMNon-regenerative dryer | purifier
SECCANTRegenerative dryer | purifier
OUR PROCESSING SOLUTIONS
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FINAL SEPARATORAll BAUER high pressure compressors /boosters include a final separator. Thefinal separator removes the condensedoil and water droplets from the com-pressed medium following its exit fromthe aftercooler.
AIR-KOOLAIR KOOL is a refrigerated, counter-flow heat exchanger that increases theamount of condensed oil and waterdroplets in the compressed mediumfor removal by the final separator. AIRKOOL increases the efficiency of thefinal separator and reduces operatingcosts by extending the life of the avail-able filter cartridges. AIR KOOL is avail-able for BAUER high pressure compres-sors / boosters up to 22 scfm withoperating pressures between 1800and 7000 psig.
P-FILTERA P-FILTER system, if required, can beinstalled downstream of the final sep-arator and available AIR KOOL. P-FIL-TER systems can be tailored to removespecific or a variety of contaminants,and can achieve an atmospheric dewpoint of -94 ºF. These systems work bythe process of adsorption which issafe, effective, efficient and economi-cal. P-FILTER systems use replaceablecartridge(s) that makes operation andmaintenance clean, safe and simple.P-FILTER systems have no movingparts, do not require power or lose anyof the compressed medium for purg-ing. The only required maintenance isto replace the cartridge(s) after theirservice life has expired. P-FILTERSystems are available for BAUER highpressure compressors and boosters upto 40 scfm with operating pressuresfrom 1300 to 7000 psig.
SECCANTSECCANT is the ideal, cost-effectiveregenerative dryer for heavy duty orcontinuous duty applications. Theseheatless, regenerative dryers requireonly a small portion – maximum 5% –of the compressed medium for theregeneration process. SECCANT dryersuse replaceable cartridges that makesoperation and maintenance clean, safeand simple. SECCANT dryers canachieve an atmospheric dew point of -94 ºF. SECCANT is available for allBAUER high pressure compressors upto 125 scfm with operating pressuresfrom 1300 to 6000 psig. A P-FILTERpurifier can be added downstream foradditional purification requirements.
SECURUSSECURUS is a low-cost accessory forthe P-FILTER systems and SECCANTdryers that uses patented technologyto reduce the operating cost of thedrying system by ensuring 100% uti-lization of the dryer cartridge(s). SECU-RUS is unique in that the sensingdevice is embedded in the cartridge,thus ensuring a highly accurate meas-urement of the cartridge’s life.
ADVANTAGESAll BAUER cartridges process the com-pressed medium to comply with thequality requirements for industrial airand gases according DIN ISO 8573-1Class 2 for oil content and Class 3 formoisture content.
All separator and filter chambers aremade of a high-strength, fatigue andcorrosion-resistant material. Allmachining is done in-house to assurethe closest tolerances and highestquality. The final product is stampedwith material lot and production num-bering for traceability. The entireprocess and the final product is super-vised and approved by TÜV, an inter-nationally recognized independentinspection agency.
STORAGE COMPRESSORS
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Stored energyStored energy
The volume of storage required for aspecific application depends upon:
A. Consumption rate of the system
B. Capacity of the compressor/booster
C. Deadband of the final pressure switch
BAUER is knowledgeable in the appli-cation of storage to medium and highpressure applications. We offer storagesystems that meet the code require-ments of the American Society ofMechanical Engineers (ASME) and theDepartment of Transportation (DOT).Additional information can be found inour brochure for Storage Systems andAccessories.
STANDARDENERGY IN RESERVEStorage is a reservoir from which acompressed medium can be used tomeet the demands of an applicationwhile protecting the compressor fromthe direct demand of the applicationand preventing short-cycling of thecompressor and motor. In its simplestform storage and a pressure regulatorcan be used to provide the compressedmedium at a constant pressure, butstorage can also satisfy unpredictabledemands of the application which thecompressor can not meet. Storage canbe in the form of a single bank (buffer)or arranged in multiple banks. Thecompressor and storage must be sizedand configured as an engineered sys-tem for optimum efficiency and costsavings. BAUER recommends that thecompressor does not start more than 4times per hour.
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Gauge Air Nitrogen Argon Heliumpressure
psig bar scf m3 scf m3 scf m3 scf m3
1000 69 70.29 1.99 69.30 1.96 71.79 2.03 66.37 1.88
1500 103.4 104.77 2.97 102.74 2.91 108.50 3.07 98.12 2.78
2000 137.9 137.77 3.9 134.90 3.82 145.30 4.11 128.55 3.64
2500 172.4 169.11 4.79 165.39 4.68 181.50 5.14 158.08 4.48
3000 206.9 198.96 5.63 193.82 5.49 216.30 6.13 186.78 5.29
3500 241.4 226.14 6.4 220.26 6.24 249.20 7.06 214.66 6.08
4000 275.9 251.34 7.12 244.39 6.92 279.90 7.93 241.79 6.85
4500 310.3 274.85 7.78 266.60 7.55 308.30 8.73 268.19 7.6
5000 344.8 296.57 8.4 286.67 8.12 334.40 9.47 293.90 8.32
5500 379.3 316.03 8.95 305.80 8.66 358.40 10.15 318.95 9.03
6000 413.8 334.06 9.46 322.77 9.14 380.30 10.77 343.37 9.72
TECHNICAL DATA FOR GASES AT PRESSUREThe table below lists the volume of different gases that can be compressed into one (1) cubic foot water volume at the givenpressure. The information is based on 70 ºF and accounts for the compressibility of the gas. The table can be used to calculatethe volume of air or gas that can be stored in a cylinder of known water volume. Likewise, the water volume of a cylinder canbe calculated if the capacity of air or gas stored in the cylinder is known.
CUSTOM DESIGNSCOMPRESSOR WITH STORAGE
The fine artThe fine art
SAFETY AND RELIABILITYHigh pressure gas is used in a multitudeof industrial applications. The design ofa safe, efficient distribution system for ahigh pressure gas is critical to the suc-cessful use of that gas for a particularapplication. BAUER has over 60 yearsexperience in the design and manufac-ture of distribution systems for highpressure. We have a reputation for pro-viding safe, reliable, user-friendly distri-bution systems ranging from simplepanels to complex systems controlledby a PLC and with touch-screen opera-tor interface. Standard and customdesigned systems are available.
BAUER uses only quality componentsthat are specifically designed for highpressure. All components are appliedwithin their design parameters andinclude a safety factor of up to 4 to 1.
For permanent installations, BAUER rec-ommends the use of seamless stainlesssteel tubing. All tube runs are support-ed to prevent the transmission of vibra-tion through the tubing and to the restof the system. High pressure hose isused for non-permanent installations orwhere flexibility is required.
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DISTRIBUTION COMPRESSORS
All panel mounted pressure regulatorsare supplied with pressure gauges forinlet and outlet pressures and a safetyvalve for overpressure protection ofdownstream components.
Each high pressure distribution systemis carefully designed to include pressureindicating devices and safety, isolation,vent and drain valves as required. Allpanel mounted devices are clearly iden-tified with labeling. More complex sys-tems include a schematic diagram aspart of the labeling for operator refer-ence.
BAUER manufactures industry-leadingdistribution systems for several marketsincluding SCBA cylinder refilling andgas-assist injection molding.
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NITROGEN GENERATORS ACCESSORIESBOOSTERS
Systematic successSystematic success
ELECTRONICS– Nitrogen Blanketing
EXPLORATION– Seismographic - land and offshore
– Well revitalization - oil, gas andwater
FIRE FIGHTING– Aircraft dispersed foam
– Water mist fire suppression
HYDRAULICS– Air-oil accumulator
HYDROPOWER PLANTS– Governor control
– Wicket gate control
NITROGEN GENERATION– Blanketing
– Testing
– Purging
– Parts cleaning
OIL AND GAS– Pipeline pressure testing
– Rig stabilization
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY– Test sleds
– Wind tunnel
– Testing
– Natural gas vehicle refueling
AVIATION– Engine starting
– Aircraft maintenance
– Testing
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY– Compressors with explosion proof
controls for various applications
– Emergency shutdown
COMPONENT TESTINGAND CALIBRATION– Pressure gauges
– Relief valves
– Valves and valve actuator
– Tubing and hose
– Pipe and transducers
CYLINDER REFILLING– Storage
– Air rifle
– Less lethal weapons and paintball
ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS– Turbine starting
– Circuit breaking
APPLICATIONS COMPRESSORS
NITROGEN GENERATORS ACCESSORIESBOOSTERS
IVE180-DUPLEX
PAINTBALLLAW ENFORCEMENT– High pressure air supply for fields,
stores and tournaments
– Less lethal weapons
– Training simulators
RESEARCH– Industry
– Educational
– Aviation
SHIPBOARD– Cable compensation
– Air guns for seismographicexploration
– Engine starting
SPECIAL TECHNOLOGIES– Propriety designs for commercial
and military use