Centac C1000 centrifugal compressor

Centac centrifugal compressors are oil-free single- to multi-stage compressors which provide high-quality, clean compressed air to Class 0 certification for a range of industrial processes. The most recent model, the C1000, is claimed to be the most efficient.

Its design has been simplified so that efficient operation is achieved even in harsh Australian operating environments, the company says. It is suitable for use in applications where high volumes of compressed air are required, such as smelting, mining and food or chemical processing.

The compressor has a main compressor unit and three coolers mounted on a cast-iron frame. The three coolers - two inter-stage and one after-cooler - have been oversized to provide greater resistance to fouling and also to provide low CTD and pressure drop to increase compressor efficiency and reliability. Heavy-duty, high-efficiency motors and uniformed hardened components are claimed to improve durability and reliability.

The vertically split arrangement of the compressor’s design provides quick access to major components of the compressor. Cleaning the water tubes involves a simple process of removing the two end covers of the cooler to clean out any debris in the tubes.

In the fully enclosed model, all components are mounted in an acoustic enclosure that only requires water, power and air connections.