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Siad Macchine Impianti (Italy)

LPG/Ethylene Cargo Compressor

Siad Macchine Impianti (Bergamo, Italy) is a leading manufacturer of cargo compressors for gas carriers (LPG, ethylene, propylene). These compressors compress the cargo gas for reliquefaction or transfer between tanks. Standard on semi-pressurized and fully-refrigerated gas carriers.

Siad Macchine Impianti (Italy) LPG/Ethylene Cargo Compressor
500-5,000 m³/h
Capacity
380-440V
Voltage
LPG / Ethylene / Propylene Cargo Vapor
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type Reciprocating Cargo Compressor (Semi-Pressurized Gas Carrier)
variant count approx 4
period start year 1980
drive type Electric
construction Reciprocating piston, oil-injected or oil-free, multi-stage, cryogenic-rated

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Common failures & inspection points

●Piston ring wear from cryogenic conditions
●Valve plate fatigue
●Shaft seal failure (oil-injected models)
●Suction strainer blockage

Service & Maintenance

Valve overhaul every 4,000-6,000 hrs. Piston ring replacement every 8,000-12,000 hrs. Oil analysis quarterly.

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Siad (Bergamo, Italy). Lead time: 4-8 weeks.
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