centrifugal compression

Process Gas Inlet Guide Vane

Precision Control for your High Pressure Applications

Cameron reliability
Energy savings
Efficient operation

centrifugal compression

Camerons new throat mounted inlet guide vane, designed for process
gas applications, provides precise compressor inlet stream control and
energy savings. Unlike the traditionally used Butterfly value, the variable
inlet guide vane pre-rotates air entering the compressor, reducing energy
consumption when operating at turndown points.

Why Camerons Throat Mounted Inlet Guide Vane?

Replaces inlet butterfly valve for added
efficiency
Positioned closer to compressor inlet to
guarantee effectiveness
Guide vane ships mounted in the inlet,
making installation quicker and easier
Compact design eliminates the need of
a valve support
Available for retrofit on existing Cameron
centrifugal compressors
Inter-stage guide vane applications available
Streamlined guide vane blade location
decreases flow disruption

Cameron can retrofit your existing

centrifugal compressor with an inlet
guide vane assembly and actuator to
operate with your current control system.
Additionally, a new throat mounted guide
vane and inlet assembly can be designed
to match up with an existing compressor
installation.

Gas Pre-Rotation
Saves Horsepower
Guide vanes impart a preswirl to the inlet gas flow
aiding in the gas incidence
angle of the impeller.
This pre-swirl helps adjust
the inlet gas flow trajectory
requiring less horsepower
to deliver the rated air flow
and pressure.

Turndown Precision at
High Inlet Pressures
The new throat mounted
guide vane assembly can be
used for applications with
high inlet stage pressures.
Previous high pressure
designs were limited to
less efficient inlet butterfly
control.

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the right to modify designs and specifications without notice or obligation. Nothing contained
in this brochure is intended to extend any type of warranty, expressed or implied.
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