The KBB and KBV compressor frames from Ariel Corporation are their largest models, rated up to 10,000 brake horsepower. They feature a durable design with strengthened internal structures and are recommended for high-pressure pipeline and injection applications. Key features include precision-machined bearings, full-pressure lubrication systems, high-efficiency filtration, rugged crankcases and cylinders, and wear-resistant pistons and rods.
The KBB and KBV compressor frames from Ariel Corporation are their largest models, rated up to 10,000 brake horsepower. They feature a durable design with strengthened internal structures and are recommended for high-pressure pipeline and injection applications. Key features include precision-machined bearings, full-pressure lubrication systems, high-efficiency filtration, rugged crankcases and cylinders, and wear-resistant pistons and rods.
The KBB and KBV compressor frames from Ariel Corporation are their largest models, rated up to 10,000 brake horsepower. They feature a durable design with strengthened internal structures and are recommended for high-pressure pipeline and injection applications. Key features include precision-machined bearings, full-pressure lubrication systems, high-efficiency filtration, rugged crankcases and cylinders, and wear-resistant pistons and rods.
The KBB and KBV compressor frames from Ariel Corporation are their largest models, rated up to 10,000 brake horsepower. They feature a durable design with strengthened internal structures and are recommended for high-pressure pipeline and injection applications. Key features include precision-machined bearings, full-pressure lubrication systems, high-efficiency filtration, rugged crankcases and cylinders, and wear-resistant pistons and rods.
KBB KBV Number of Throws 4 6 4 6 Rated Power (BHP) 6,668 10,002 6,668 10,002 Rated Power (kW) 4,972 7,458 4,972 7,458 Stroke (in) 7.25 8.50 Stroke (mm) 184 216 Maximum RPM 900 750 Piston Speed (FPM) 1,088 1,063 Piston Speed (m/s) 5.53 5.40 Total Rod Load (lbs) 190,000 Total Rod Load (kN) 845 Rod Load Tension (lbs) 95,000 Rod Load Tension (kN) 423 Rod Load Compression (lbs) 100,000 Road Load Compression (kN) 445 Rod Diameter (in) 3.125 Rod Diameter (mm) 79 Crankshaft Centerline, from bottom (in) 27 Crankshaft Centerline, from bottom (mm) 686
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FEATURES Ariel’s largest compressor frames, the KBB and KBV are rated up to 10,000 bhp. Each compressor features a modern, durable design with a strengthened internal structure. This family of frames is recommended for use in pipeline transmission and high pressure injection applications.
Rigid Conrod With Application-Specifc Rugged One-Piece Ariel “Necked-Down”
Bronze Bushing Efficient Valves Crosshead Piston Rod Design
Precision Bearing Shells: Full Pressure Lubrication:
Every Ariel compressor features precision-machined tri-metal A frame-driven lube oil pump provides cooled oil through a main and connecting rod bearings. full-flow oil filter to all moving parts in the frame. A divider- block system supplies metered oil to cylinder bores and rod Versatile Unloading Devices: packings. Ariel offers manual, head-end variable volume clearance High-Strength Bolting: pockets on most cylinders. Pneumatic suction valve un-loaders are available on a limited basis. Durable Grade 8 bolting on all loaded joints combined with specially designed fatigue-fighting bolts on all valve caps Efficient Valving: ensure ultimate holding strength. Plate-type valves are designed for modern speeds, utilizing Rigid Connecting Rods: non-metallic sealing elements as standard. Valves are selected to comply with established low-valve velocity standards. The KBB/KBV compressors feature durable connecting rods manufactured from ductile iron with 4 bolts and a heavy-duty Heavy-Duty Crankshafts: “I” section. The KBB/KBV compressors feature forged steel, precision- Rugged Crossheads: machined crankshafts with integral counter-weights manufactured by Ariel Corporation. One-piece, long-life crossheads with hardened, ground steel crosshead pins and direct, full-pressure lubrication at the top High-Efficiency Canister Type Oil Filters: and bottom for minimum wear. Ariel KBB/KBV compressors feature high-efficiency canister Innovative Cylinders: filters rated at 1 micron nominal and 12 micron absolute. Ariel’s single and double-acting non-cooled cylinders Rugged Crankcases: eliminate the cost and maintenance associated with water cooling. Ariel crankcases are designed for long service life and ease of access during maintenance. Our crankcases feature a heavily- Durable Pistons and Rods: ribbed, high-strength, cast iron base with a removable lightweight aluminum top cover. KBB/KBV compressors feature wear-resistant ductile or gray iron pistons and precision-ground alloy steel piston rods with locking crosshead nuts. Rolled threads are 1/4” under rod diameter for easy installation.
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