Compression Systems

Gas Engine Compressors

Exciting New Ajax Engineering Evolutions

TUNED EXHAUST EXPANSION CHAMBER

Because ever-tightening environmental requirements pose such difficult, constant challenges,
our goal is to help you comply without giving up performance. Our patented exhaust expansion
chamber provides perfect proof. Its ingenious design allows you to recover up to 50% BHP
derating, reduce NOx by 60%, or both, depending on your needs. Even better, there are no moving
parts, no computers and no air-fuel ratio controllers, and no maintenance is required.

OXIDIZING CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Many have tried, but only Ajax delivers a highly successful, field-proven catalytic converter to meet
the new environmental guidelines for two-stroke low-emission gas engines. Designed to alleviate the
potential worries of oil contamination and pressure spikes, this new product improvement virtually
eliminates CO and VOC emissions and greatly reduces formaldehyde emissions. Add this to our
patented expansion chamber, and it’s possible to achieve any combination of these benefits, including
reduced NOx and/or increased site horsepower ratings.

ELECTRONIC GOVERNING SYSTEM

Ajax engineering comes through in another big way with our Integrated Governor Throttle Body,
now standard equipment. The IGTB provides excellent speed stability and quick response to load
changes. The governor measures engine speed with a magnetic pickup and automatically adjusts
fuel gas header pressure as required to maintain desired speed. The IGTB offers the features of
simplicity without the requirement for on-site tuning.

FLEXIBLE FUEL HEADER

This simple design just makes good sense and saves money. By providing easy access, our new
flexible fuel header lets you maintain fuel valves, and even replace them, in a matter of minutes,
rather than hours. As an added benefit, the system relieves much of the assembly stress from the
gas injection valves.

LUBE SYSTEM
For even better reliability, we’ve made a sophisticated divider block system standard issue for our
power and compressor cylinders across the line. A solid-state flow monitor provides automatic
low- and no-flow shutdown to prevent damage to the engine in the case of pump failure. With
fewer moving parts, less tubing and only a few pumps required, the system is a model of user-
friendly efficiency.
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Standard Features

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1 Hydraulic Fuel Injection 6 Reliable Ignition 11 High Rod Load and Cylinder
For optimum fuel efficiency. Solid-state, high-energy capacitor discharge Working Pressure
ignition system. Full-load operation through a variety of
2 Babbitt Sleeve and/or Double Row Tapered compression ratios up to 6:1 per stage.
Roller Bearings 7 Efficient Lubrication
For maximum horsepower load and Standard divider block, force-fed lubrication system 12 Highly Efficient Compressor Cylinders
application requirements. for power and compression cylinders. Large gas passages and valve flow areas for high
efficiency. Bores range from 3 to 28 inches (7.62 to
3 Power Cylinders 8 Crankshaft and Connecting Rods 71.1cm) diameter. Pressures to 5500 psig (379 BAR).
Two-cycle, low-BMEP, chrome-plated with fewer parts Closed-die forged in precision dies.
for less maintenance. Port-scavenged, requires neither 13 Low Valve Velocity
inlet nor exhaust valves. 9 Frame Longer life, high performance and high efficiency.
Ribbed, cast-iron construction for durability. High-differential poppet valves standard.
4 Crosshead Guides
Absorb thrust stresses and prevent contamination of 10 Distant Piece 14 Clearance / Loading
crankcase lube oil. API-Type II extra-length design for ease of Manual, wheelhand-type, variable volume
packing maintenance. clearance pocket with indicator allows cylinder
5 Splash Lubrication System unloading without de-pressurizing.
No oil pump, filter or cooler required for main
and connecting rod bearings. Sealed from
combustion process.
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Ajax Integral Versus High-speed

Simplicity reigns supreme with Ajax integral technology.
And improvements are made with one very critical
parameter in mind — never compromise the strength and
simplicity of the original design. That explains why our
integral engine-compressors simply last longer, cost
less to maintain and come standard with features that
meet all the BACT emissions requirements. They also con-
sistently maintain an impressive 98% or better availability.
For a life cycle that can easily span 50 years or more, all
that’s required of you is an annual oil change and very few
special tools; as proof, our very first two DPC models,
built in 1958, are still running strong.

C O N S I D E R T H E D I F F E R E N C E S

Ajax Integral High-Speed Separable

Common crankshaft – no coupling Coupling required
Alignment not required Critical alignment with close tolerances
Lowest mechanical losses Higher mechanical losses
Matched design Potential engine / compressor mismatch
Smooth-running balance – opposed design Higher vibration

Total Cost of Ownership

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Time (Years)

Comparison of a DPC-2802LE Vs. CAT 3408 - Ariel JGA HSSP to the following factors:
1) Initial cost 2) Annual maintenance cost and downtime 3) Natural gas price at $10 MMBtu

Ajax High-Speed Separable

The Ajax Competitive
Advantage
BETTER PRODUCTS. After nearly 50 years of reliable, efficient, long-lasting
service, Ajax integral engine-compressors continue to earn their
A J A X A P P L I C A T I O N S
distinguished reputation for being as close to worry-free as any
compressor product in the world. Our product line, from 147 to 845
Ajax integral engine-compressors are
horsepower (110-630 kw), and a cylinder line-up capable of handling available from 147 to 845 HP (110-630 kw)
a wide range of pressures, from vacuum to 5500 psi (379 BAR), offers and are ideally suited for:
up to six ratios capability and the lowest BHP per million flows for a
wider range of applications, including sour gas. Thanks to its unique • Gas gathering • Propane processing

two-stroke design, the Ajax integral engine-compressor virtually eliminates • Gas transmission • Helium processing

problems typically caused by the presence of sour gas, handling • Storage • Coal Bed Methane
H2S content up to 3.0 mol%. • Gas re-injection processing

• Gas processing
GREATER EXPERTISE. As an Ajax customer, you’re working with pros who
are not only the best in the business, but sincerely devoted to your success.
Our manufacturing team averages 17 years of experience and our Ajax
technical support team, 20. Out of our facility in Oklahoma City, we offer a
T W O - C Y C L E S I M P L I C I T Y
complete package designed to all of our customer specifications, including
European directives.
Less is better when it comes to replace-
ment and maintenance of engine parts.
GUARANTEED QUALITY. The smart choice for gas compression service is With an AJAX two-cycle engine, you
Ajax, where top products and services are backed by one of the strongest war- don’t need:
ranty programs in the industry.
• Cam, camshafts

PUT THE EDGE TO WORK FOR YOU. Top-quality OEM products. Expert advice. and bearings
Proven experience. Superior technology. They’re all yours the minute you • Valve stems and
choose to put Ajax on your team. If the idea of simplifying your operation
valve stem bushings Compression Stroke

and obtaining greater efficiency sounds good to you, give us a call and let us
• Valve covers
show you how to get the edge up on your competition.
and gaskets

• Push rods

• Tappets

• Seats Power Stroke

• Timing gears

• Valve springs

• Rocker arms

• Intake and

exhaust valves Scavenging