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Compression Ratio & Staging

Multi-Stage Optimization for Balanced Power Distribution

Operating Pressures

Suction Pressure

psia

Final Discharge Pressure

psia

Overall Ratio

:1

Staging Options

Number of Stages Auto limits each stage to ~4:1

Max Ratio per Stage

:1

Typical limit: 3.5-4.5

Gas & Temperature

Suction Temperature

°F

Specific Heat Ratio (k)

-

Intercooler Outlet Temp

°F

After each intercooler

Staging Guidelines

Overall Ratio	Stages	Ratio/Stage
Up to 4:1	1	≤4.0
4:1 to 16:1	2	≤4.0
16:1 to 64:1	3	≤4.0
64:1 to 256:1	4	≤4.0

Learn the Theory

Understand multi-stage compression principles

Read Engineering Guide

Why Multi-Stage?

Limit discharge temperature
Reduce power consumption
Balance rod loads
Improve volumetric efficiency
Use smaller cylinders