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Turboexpander and loading-compressor cutaway

Explore an original 89-part expander-compressor concept with two distinct wheel regions, stationary inlet guides and diffuser vanes, open connection boundaries, seals and bearing cues.

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HOW TO READ THIS MODEL

The system, explained.

A turboexpander can lower gas pressure and temperature in a cryogenic NGL-recovery arrangement. In an expander-compressor, an expansion wheel and loading-compressor wheel share a shaft; the compressor uses some recovered mechanical energy. This original static scene separates 12 invented wheel vanes on each side from 10 stationary expander guides and 10 loading-compressor diffuser vanes. It retains two complete hollow casing walls with real radial openings, open axial boundaries, a common shaft, seal-location rings and central bearing cues. The studio illustration sections facing walls and omits wheel shrouds for visibility; the interactive model keeps them. The component alone is not a recovery unit: it does not model the heat exchangers, separation, product handling or operating conditions needed to establish NGL extraction.

Model scope and limits

Original 89-part static educational model with invented proportions, vane profiles and materials. Two hollow casings have actual radial bores; axial necks and display-foot holes are open. The visual has separately selectable wheel, stationary-vane, shaft, support and seal-location cues. No OEM CAD, source artwork or product dimensions imported. No continuous fluid path, heat balance, refrigeration duty, liquid yield, aerodynamic performance, pressure containment, rotor dynamics, bearing or seal design, controls, protective system, safe service or process qualification.

Further reading: Chart Industries turboexpander overview: common-shaft expander-compressor and NGL-recovery application; no product geometry copied ↗

Source links support further study; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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GUIDED COMPONENT STUDY

Trace the system.

Read each explanation, then focus its component in the explorer. This is a learning route through the model, with no operating or maintenance sequence.

  1. Start at an open expander entry

    The upper entry neck meets a real bore in the complete left casing. No inlet composition, pressure or temperature is specified.

  2. Inspect the complete left casing

    The interactive GLB retains the full hollow casing. Only the poster and a reversible viewer section expose the wheel; no pressure boundary is qualified.

  3. Separate stationary from rotating

    Ten individual silver guide cues occupy a stationary region ahead of the expander wheel. Their throat and flow area are invented.

  4. Find an expander wheel vane

    Twelve gold strips mark one rotating wheel region. A static shape cannot establish energy recovery or a validated turbine profile.

  5. Follow the common shaft

    The shaft connects both wheel roles. Work transfer, speed, stress and rotor dynamics are uncalculated.

  6. Locate bearing support

    The separate enclosure and pad cues mark a support region, without a selected bearing or lubrication system.

  7. Compare a seal location

    The annulus marks one possible shaft-seal region. It does not demonstrate seal faces, support gas or leakage control.

  8. Inspect the loading wheel

    The second twelve-vane group marks compression on the shared shaft. It is not a compressor map or proved pressure ratio.

  9. Find a stationary diffuser

    Ten separate stationary vanes mark a diffuser role after the compressor wheel. No pressure recovery is calculated.

  10. Finish at the open discharge

    The right upper neck meets a separate true casing bore. No continuous gas path or downstream recovery train is established.

Additional primary references: Chart Industries: turboexpander-compressor common-shaft roles and NGL-recovery use ↗ · U.S. EIA: HGL extraction and subsequent fractionation are distinct stages ↗ · Government of Alberta: natural-gas processing module terminology including refrigeration, turboexpander and NGL ↗

Ask the wider gas-processing questions.

Read the six-question Alberta gas-processing guide ↗

Compare these independent equipment concepts and see why an expansion machine, exchanger core and cold separator do not make a complete recovery plant.

Compare another recovery-stage role.

Inspect the separate heat-exchange core ↗Inspect the separate cold separator ↗

These are independent teaching models; their interfaces, duty and operating conditions have not been matched.

ACCESSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Every part, in plain language.

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Turboexpander teaching display base

Studio support only; no skid, alignment or foundation design. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Complete expander casing wall

Hollow enclosure with one true upper entry opening. The internal path is not designed. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Complete loading-compressor casing wall

Hollow enclosure with one true upper exit opening. The internal path is not designed. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Open expander radial inlet neck

Gas entry boundary toward the expansion role. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander inlet open flange marker

Unrated entry joint location. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Open compressor radial discharge neck

Gas exit boundary from the loading-compressor role. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor discharge open flange marker

Unrated exit joint location. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander outer end closure annulus

Axially open end marker; not a pressure-rated closure. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Open expander axial outlet neck

Separate open expander outlet boundary; no verified gas route. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander outlet open flange marker

Unrated open outlet joint marker. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor outer end closure annulus

Axially open end marker; not a pressure-rated closure. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Open compressor axial suction neck

Separate open compressor-entry boundary; no verified gas route. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor suction open flange marker

Unrated open suction joint marker. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander rotor hub

Rotating-region centre on the common shaft. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander inner wheel shroud

Independent annular wheel boundary, with invented clearance. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander outer wheel shroud

Independent annular wheel boundary, with invented clearance. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 1

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 2

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 3

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 4

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 5

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 6

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 7

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 8

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 9

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 10

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 11

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander swept wheel vane 12

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor rotor hub

Rotating-region centre on the common shaft. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor inner wheel shroud

Independent annular wheel boundary, with invented clearance. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor outer wheel shroud

Independent annular wheel boundary, with invented clearance. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 1

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 2

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 3

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 4

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 5

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 6

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 7

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 8

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 9

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 10

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 11

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading compressor swept wheel vane 12

Static wheel-vane cue; not a tested turbine or compressor aerodynamic profile. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary nozzle carrier

Distinct stationary inlet-guide region, without a designed nozzle throat or flow area. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary guide vane 1

Stationary guide-region cue ahead of the expander wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary guide vane 2

Stationary guide-region cue ahead of the expander wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary guide vane 3

Stationary guide-region cue ahead of the expander wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary guide vane 4

Stationary guide-region cue ahead of the expander wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary guide vane 5

Stationary guide-region cue ahead of the expander wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary guide vane 6

Stationary guide-region cue ahead of the expander wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary guide vane 7

Stationary guide-region cue ahead of the expander wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary guide vane 8

Stationary guide-region cue ahead of the expander wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary guide vane 9

Stationary guide-region cue ahead of the expander wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander stationary guide vane 10

Stationary guide-region cue ahead of the expander wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser carrier

Separate stationary diffuser-region carrier, not a proven pressure-recovery passage. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser vane 1

Stationary diffuser-region cue after the wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser vane 2

Stationary diffuser-region cue after the wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser vane 3

Stationary diffuser-region cue after the wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser vane 4

Stationary diffuser-region cue after the wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser vane 5

Stationary diffuser-region cue after the wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser vane 6

Stationary diffuser-region cue after the wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser vane 7

Stationary diffuser-region cue after the wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser vane 8

Stationary diffuser-region cue after the wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser vane 9

Stationary diffuser-region cue after the wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Loading-compressor diffuser vane 10

Stationary diffuser-region cue after the wheel. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Common static expander-compressor shaft

One shaft connects the two wheel roles; no speed, work transfer, critical-speed or stress result is established. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Complete central bearing enclosure wall

Distinct shaft-support enclosure, not a lubrication package. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander side journal sleeve location

Static journal location; no bearing selection or film. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander side bearing carrier

Support-region carrier, with a true central opening. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander side bearing pad cue 1

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander side bearing pad cue 2

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander side bearing pad cue 3

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander side bearing pad cue 4

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander side bearing pad cue 5

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander side bearing pad cue 6

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor side journal sleeve location

Static journal location; no bearing selection or film. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor side bearing carrier

Support-region carrier, with a true central opening. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor side bearing pad cue 1

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor side bearing pad cue 2

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor side bearing pad cue 3

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor side bearing pad cue 4

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor side bearing pad cue 5

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor side bearing pad cue 6

Static bearing-pad position; no selected technology, clearance, load or lubricant. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Expander process seal location

Seal-region marker only; no seal faces, gas support, leakage or emissions result. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Compressor process seal location

Seal-region marker only; no seal faces, gas support, leakage or emissions result. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Turboexpander display pedestal 1

Studio support, not a casing mount. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Bored turboexpander display foot 1

Illustrative drilled foot; no anchor or structural design. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Turboexpander display pedestal 2

Studio support, not a casing mount. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.

Bored turboexpander display foot 2

Illustrative drilled foot; no anchor or structural design. Invented geometry and scale. No selected gas, inlet condition, expansion ratio, refrigeration duty, NGL yield, aerodynamic profile, speed, stress, bearing/seal design, pressure rating, control, protection, emissions or service qualification.