HG20 Series Gas Screw Compressors

The HG20 Series natural gas compressor is suitable for applications to 300 BHP (223.8 KW) and 350 PSIG (24.1 BARG) discharge pressure. 

Low maintenance and high reliability are inherent with rotary screws when compressing natural gas because they have few moving parts. There are no valves, rings or packing to wear out or cause loss of efficiency.

Smooth operation results from no unbalanced forces and no pressure pulsation. No foundation is required. There are no piping vibrations from pressure pulsation. 

Direct coupled natural gas engine or electric motor drives are equally acceptable with the HG20XXX and HGF20000 rotary screws. The HG20000 is suitable for electric motor drive.

LeROI gas screw compressors are available in 12 models covering a flow range of 20 (0.4 M³/min) to 15,000 MSCFD (300 M³/Min) and horsepower from 10 (7.46 KW) to 800 (596.8 KW).

Single-Stage high pressure operation from 20 PSIG (1.38 BARG) to 350 PSIG (24.1 BARG) maximum is possible with the HG20 Series oil-flooded compressors. Compressor packages are therefore simple, reliable and inexpensive.

The gas differential pressure provides oil circulation for proper lubrication at differential pressures over 60 PSI (4.13 BAR). Optional oil pumps are available for applications with less than 60 PSI (4.13 BAR) differential pressure.

Discharge porting can be selected to match the internal compression to the application requirement for maximum compression efficiency.

All iron or steel construction with no copper or copper alloys makes these compressors compatible with natural gas, sweet or sour.

• Brake HP - 300 Max.(223.8 KW)
• Flow Range (MSCFD) - 4,000 Max. (80 M³/min)
• Inlet Pressure
• 20" Hg Vac. Min.* (508 mm/Hg)
• 50 PSIG Max. (3.45 BARG)
• Discharge Pressure
• 20* (1.38 BARG)-350 PSIG (24.1 BARG) MAWP 
• Speed Range
  • HG20XXX
  • 500 RPM Min.
  • 3,600 RPM Max.
  • HG20000
  • 1,400 RPM Min.
  • 5,000 RPM Max.
  • HGF20000
  • 940 RPM Min.
  • 3,300 RPM Max.

*Consult Factory for use with low vacuum inlet or discharge pressures.

• Model HG20
• Rotor Dia. 204 mm (8.03 inches)
• Rotor L/D: 1.65
• Rotor Description: Twin Screw SRM Profile with Sealing Strips, 4 Lobe Male, 6 Lobe Female
• Shaft Seal(s) – Mechanical*
• Drive System:
  • HG20XXX 
    • Internal Helical Speed Increasing Gears (AGMA 11) Gear Ratios of .753 - 2.778 are available.
    • Rotation - Facing Shaft - CW
    • Drive Shaft 2-1/8” Dia. with 1/2” Square Key
  • HG20000 
    • Rotation - Facing Shaft – CCW
    • Suitable for electric motor or belt drive – oversized input bearings for belt side load up to 100 HP (74.57 KW)
    • Drive Shaft 2-1/8” Dia. with 1/2” Square Key
  • HGF20000 compressor is suitable for electric motor or belt drives - oversized input shaft bearing for belt side load up to 100 HP (74.57 KW). 
    • Rotation - Facing Shaft - CW
    • Drive Shaft 2-1/8” Dia. with 1/2” Square Key Suitable for electric motor or belt drive – oversized input bearings for belt side load up to 100 HP (74.57 KW).
• Materials:
  • Rotors – Ductile Iron 65-45-12
  • Castings – Ductile Iron 65-45-12
  • Bearings – Roller bearings on the inlet end and tapered roller bearings on the discharge end - alloy Steel Races, Rolling Elements and Cages
•  Weight:
  • HG20XXX – 2,000 Lbs. (907.2 KG)
  • HG20000/HGF20000 - 1,650 Lbs. (748.4 KG)

• Versatrol Internal Bypass Valves: Versatrol internal bypass valves are available for efficient capacity control from 100-50% of design flow. Control can be manual with four steps or stepless with a microprocessor. Control system is not included.
•  Fixed Vi
  • H=5.0, M=3.0, L=2.0
  • Variable Vi – Consult Factory
• Oil Pump: Integral oil pump is available for low-pressure differential applications.
• SAE # 2 Flywheel Housing (BOLT-ON)
• SAE # 2 to # 1 Flywheel Housing Adapter

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