ISO 10439-3-2015 PDF

Full title and description

Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Axial and centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors — Part 3: Integrally geared centrifugal compressors. This International Standard (ISO 10439-3:2015, Edition 1, February 2015) specifies minimum requirements and gives recommendations for integrally geared centrifugal compressors and related equipment used in petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas process applications.

Abstract

ISO 10439-3:2015 sets out minimum technical requirements and recommended practices for the design, materials, manufacture, testing and documentation of integrally geared centrifugal compressors and associated expander-compressors intended for handling gas or process air in petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. It is one part of the ISO 10439 series that covers axial and centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors for special-purpose process applications.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed in review 2020)
• Publication date: February 2015 (corrected French version April 2015)
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 71.120.99 (Other equipment for the chemical industry); 75.180.20 (Processing equipment)
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2015)
• Number of pages: 68

Scope

ISO 10439-3:2015 applies to integrally geared centrifugal compressors (single- and multi-stage) and related expander-compressors used for the compression or expansion of gases and process air in petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. The standard covers requirements and recommendations for design, materials, mechanical integrity, auxiliaries, instrumentation, testing and documentation for special-purpose process compressors. It is intended to be used in conjunction with other parts of the ISO 10439 series where applicable.

Key topics and requirements

• Design principles for integrally geared centrifugal compressors (mechanical layout, rotor design, casings)
• Materials and heat treatment requirements for pressure parts and rotating components
• Bearings, seals and lubrication system requirements
• Rotordynamics considerations and vibration limits
• Performance requirements and methods for acceptance/performance testing
• Safety, guarding and protective devices
• Instrumentation, control interfaces and diagnostic features
• Factory and site testing (including mechanical run tests and performance verification)
• Documentation, traceability, marking and technical delivery information
• Inspection, maintenance recommendations and spare-parts information

Typical use and users

Used by compressor manufacturers, rotating-equipment engineers, process and mechanical engineers in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas sectors, procurement specialists, third-party inspection bodies and plant operators. Typical applications include process gas boosting, refrigerant compression, and specialty gas handling where integrally geared centrifugal machines are preferred for multi-stage compression with high efficiency and flexible speed arrangements.

Related standards

ISO 10439-1, ISO 10439-2 and ISO 10439-4 (other parts of the same series); standards on reliability and data exchange such as ISO 14224; industry compressor standards and guidance (for example API/industry documents covering centrifugal compressors); regional/adopted versions such as BS EN ISO 10439-3:2015 and national adoptions (DIN, AENOR, etc.).

Keywords

integrally geared centrifugal compressor, centrifugal compressor, expander-compressor, axial compressor (series), rotating equipment, compressor testing, process gas compression, petroleum industry, petrochemical, natural gas, rotordynamics, seals, bearings, instrumentation

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10439-3:2015 is an international standard that defines minimum requirements and recommendations for integrally geared centrifugal compressors used in petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas process applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers technical requirements for design, materials, mechanical integrity, bearings and seals, instrumentation, testing (factory and site), documentation, inspection and maintenance guidance specific to integrally geared centrifugal compressors and associated expander-compressors.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Compressor manufacturers, process and mechanical engineers, plant operators, procurement and maintenance teams, and inspection/consulting bodies in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10439-3:2015 is published (Edition 1, February 2015) and was confirmed in the ISO review cycle; users should check the ISO catalogue or national standards bodies for any amendments or a more recent revision before relying on the standard for procurement or certification.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. It is part 3 of the ISO 10439 series (which includes Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4) addressing axial and centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors for special-purpose process applications.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Integrally geared centrifugal compressor, centrifugal compressor, expander-compressor, rotating equipment, compressor testing, process gas compression.