"> Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor (Japan) MCO Cargo/BOG Compressor
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor (Japan)

MCO Cargo/BOG Compressor

MHI Compressor MCO is a centrifugal BOG compressor as an alternative to the Burckhardt Laby-GI on modern LNG carriers. Centrifugal design offers higher throughputs and less wear, but is more expensive and requires VFD drive.

1,000-8,000 m³/h
Capacity
380-690V
Voltage
BOG / LNG Vapor
Medium

Components & Design

Component data being added…

Technical Data

type Centrifugal BOG Compressor
variant count approx 2
period start year 2010
drive type Electric (VFD)
construction Centrifugal multi-stage, cryogenic, VFD-controlled

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Common failures & inspection points

Impeller erosion from cryogenic gas
Magnetic bearing controller failure (if magnetic)
Seal gas system failure
Surge control issues

Service & Maintenance

Per MHI Compressor schedule. Impeller inspection every 16,000 hrs. Seal gas system test quarterly.

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Replacement Parts

MHI Compressor (Hiroshima). Lead time: 4-10 weeks.
Equipment Model #38011 · ✓ still in production