Case Study
Gas Compressor Station
Industry Oilfield Application Compressor at a gas processing facility provides the driving force to maintain pressure in a gas transmission line. Original Drive Description Six C120 industrial V-belts DriveR – 12/C12.0 (1785 RPM) DriveN – 12/C30.0 (714 RPM) Problem Because the wide V-belt drive had significant overhung loads and high belt pull, bearings needed replacement every six to eight months. The width and heavy weigh