MOPICO ®

compression
systems

compressors
turbomachinery
Hermetically-sealed,
compact
motor-compressor system
The MOPICO® is a state-of-the-art integrated motor-driven pipeline
compression system for unmatched reliability and efficiency in gas
transport grids. It is designed for rapid start-ups, changing load demands,
and stays pressurized without venting in standby mode.

The MOPICO® system is primarily de- System concept Design characteristics

signed for gas pipeline applications,
but is equally suited for a wide range
of gas compression applications re-
quiring high volume flows and pres-
sures up to 150 bar.
The compactness and low weight of
the MOPICO® compression system
facilitates fast and cost-effective in-
stallations. The hermetically-sealed
design and the elimination of various
auxiliary systems result in an environ-
mentally neutral system without pol-
lutive emissions.
Many unique features provide signifi-
cant advantages for plant design, op-
eration and maintenance strategies.
The proven concept represents an
economically optimized investment in
terms of total cost of ownership.
The MOPICO® is an integrated, her-
metically-sealed system comprising
the motor-compressor unit, a vari-
able-frequency drive, and the unit
control system. By means of a dedi-
cated pipe/valve system, the two
compression stages can be connect-
ed either in series and/or in parallel
with online changeover from one
mode to the other.
The vertically-split outer compressor
casing is designed for operation at
pressures of up to 150 bar.
Applications
Gas transport, gas storage, any oil &
gas process matching the perfor-
mance characteristics of the com-
pressor.
– Compressor/Motor:
Highly efficient due to axial inlet ar-
rangement. Simple arrangement
with one impeller mounted on each
side of the high-speed motor with
only one axial and two radial bear-
ings - no gearbox required.
– Bearings: The rotor system is
levitated on active magnetic
bearings, eliminating lube oil sys-
tems.
– Drive system: The motor is driven
by a variable-frequency drive
system (VFD), located away from
the compressor building.
– Cooling: The self-cooling layout
uses process gas to cool the motor
and magnetic bearings without
auxiliary systems.
 Cooling gas regulation valve
Typical arrangement High-speed electric motor

Motor terminal box

Suction nozzle 2nd stage

Discharge nozzle 1st stage

Suction nozzle 1st stage

Cooling gas filter

At a glance
Features Benefits

Hermetically-sealed design eliminates oil and dry gas Environmentally neutral system / High safety and integrity
seal systems No venting in standby mode

Series and/or parallel mode operation with state-of-the-art Widest operational range and highest operational flexibility
axial inlet compressor stages. from a single system

Overhung impeller with axial inlet Low operational costs due to unmatched efficiency

All-electric concept Fast demand response

Immediate availability and unrestricted number of starts

No exhaust gas emissions

Remote operation and monitoring

Elimination of wear & tear elements, reduced Smooth integration into existing environment
number of component
High availability and reliability with reduced maintenance

Minimal spare parts stocking, long maintenance intervals

 MOPICO® motor-compression systems
Compressor selection map (series / parallel)
MOPICO (series / parallel)
120000

RM 30 series
2.100
110000 RM 30 parallel
RM 40 series
2.000
100000 RM 40 parallel
RM 50 series
1.900
90000 RM 50 parallel
π valid for MW =17
1.800
80000 t1 = 10 °C
z = 0.97
Polytropic Head (J/kg)

1.700
70000

Pressure Ratio π
1.600
60000

1.500
50000

40000 1.400

30000 1.300

20000 1.200

10000 1.100

0 1.000
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000 55000 60000 65000 70000
Volume Flow (m 3/h)

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