Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Axial and centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors - Part 4: Expander-compressors (ISO 10439-4:2015)

This part of ISO 10439 specifies minimum requirements and gives recommendations for axial compressors,
single-shaft, and integrally geared process centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors for
special purpose applications that handle gas or process air in the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural
gas industries. This part of ISO 10439 specifies requirements for expander-compressors, in addition to
the general requirements specified in ISO 10439-1:2015.
This scope covers only expanders and compressors on a common shaft (expander-compressor). This
scope does not apply to expanders with separate output shafts (e.g. generator drives). Hot gas expanders
over 300 °C (570 °F) are not covered in this part of ISO 10439.

Erdöl-, petrochemische und Erdgasindustrie - Axial- und Radialkompressoren und Expanderkompressoren für Sonderanwendungen zur Handhabung von Gas oder Prozessluft - Teil 4: Expanderkompressoren (ISO 10439-4:2015)

Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel - Compresseurs axiaux et centrifuges et compresseurs-détenteurs - Partie 4: Compresseurs-détenteurs (ISO 10439-4:2015)

L'ISO 10439-4:2015 spécifie les exigences minimales et fournit des recommandations pour les compresseurs axiaux, les compresseurs centrifuges mono-arbres à multiplicateur intégré et les compresseurs-détendeurs pour applications spéciales d'amenée de gaz ou de traitement d'air dans les industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel. L'ISO 10439-4:2015 spécifie les exigences pour les compresseurs-détendeurs, en complément des exigences générales spécifiées dans l'ISO 10439‑1:2015.

Petrokemična industrija ter industrija za predelavo nafte in zemeljskega plina - Aksialni, radialni in ekspanzijski kompresorji - 4. del: Ekspanzijski kompresorji (ISO 10439-4:2015)

Ta del standarda ISO 10439 določa minimalne zahteve in daje priporočila za aksialne kompresorje, radialne kompresorje z eno gredjo in vgrajenim gonilom ter ekspanzijske kompresorje za posebne namene, ki obdelujejo plin ali procesni zrak v petrokemični industriji ter industriji za predelavo nafte in zemeljskega plina. Ta del standarda ISO 10439 poleg splošnih zahtev, določenih v standardu ISO 10439-1:2015, določa zahteve za ekspanzijske kompresorje. Zajema le ekspanderje in kompresorje na skupni gredi (ekspanzijski kompresor). Ne zajema ekspanderjev z ločenimi izhodnimi gredmi (npr. generatorski pogoni). Ekspanderji vročega plina nad 300 °C (570 °F) niso zajeti v tem delu standarda ISO 10439.

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Publication Date
19-Apr-2015
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6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
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SIST EN ISO 10439-4:2015

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 10439-4

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2015
ICS 75.180.20; 71.120.99 Supersedes EN ISO 10439:2002
English Version
Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Axial and
centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors - Part 4:
Expander-compressors(ISO 10439-4:2015)
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel - Erdöl-, petrochemische und Erdgasindustrie - Axial- und
Compresseurs axiaux et centrifuges et compresseurs- Radialkompressoren und Expanderkompressoren - Teil 4:
détenteurs - Partie 4: Compresseurs-détenteurs (ISO Expanderkompressoren (ISO 10439-4:2015)
10439-4:2015)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 November 2014.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.





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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 10439-4:2015 E
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EN ISO 10439-4:2015 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 10439-4:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 118
"Compressors and pneumatic tools, machines and equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee
CEN/TC 12 “Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas
industries” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by August 2015.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 10439:2002.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10439-4:2015 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10439-4:2015 without any modification.
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SIST EN ISO 10439-4:2015
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10439-4
First edition
2015-02-15
Petroleum, petrochemical and natural
gas industries — Axial and centrifugal
compressors and expander-
compressors —
Part 4:
Expander-compressors
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel —
Compresseurs axiaux et centrifuges et compresseurs-détenteurs —
Partie 4: Compresseurs-détenteurs
Reference number
ISO 10439-4:2015(E)
©
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms, abbreviated terms, and definitions . 1
4 General . 1
4.1 Dimensions and units . 1
4.2 Statutory requirements . 1
4.3 Unit responsibility . 2
4.4 Basic design . 2
4.5 Materials . 2
4.6 Casings . 2
4.6.1 Pressure-containing casings . 2
4.6.2 Casing repairs . 3
4.6.3 Material inspection of pressure containing parts . 3
4.6.4 Pressure casing connections . 3
4.6.5 Casing support structures . 3
4.6.6 External forces and moments . 3
4.6.7 Variable nozzles and heat shields . 3
4.7 Rotating elements. 4
4.7.1 General. 4
4.7.2 Shaft sleeve . 4
4.7.3 Shafts . 4
4.7.4 Impellers . 5
4.8 Dynamics . 5
4.8.1 Vibration balancing . 5
4.9 Bearings and bearing housings. 6
4.9.1 General. 6
4.9.2 Hydrodynamic radial bearings . 7
4.9.3 Hydrodynamic thrust bearings . 7
4.9.4 Bearing housings . 7
4.10 Expander-compressor shaft seals . 8
4.11 Integral gearing . 8
4.12 Nameplates and rotation arrows . 8
5 Accessories . 8
5.1 Drivers . 8
5.2 Couplings and guards . 9
5.3 Lubrication and sealing systems . 9
5.4 Mounting plates. 9
5.5 Controls and instrumentation . 9
5.5.1 Vibration and position monitoring . 9
5.5.2 Hydrodynamic bearings . 9
5.5.3 Magnetic bearings . 9
5.5.4 Overspeed shutdown system .10
5.5.5 Permanent strainer . .11
5.6 Piping and appurtenances .11
5.7 Special tools .12
6 Inspection, testing, and preparation for shipment .12
6.1 General .12
6.2 Inspection .12
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6.3 Testing .12
6.3.1 General.12
6.3.2 Wheel shaker test .12
6.3.3 Mechanical running test .12
6.3.4 Assembled machine gas leakage test .14
6.3.5 Optional tests .14
6.4 Preparation for shipment .15
7 Supplier’s data .15
7.1 General .15
7.2 Proposals .16
7.2.1 Technical data .16
7.3 Contract data .16
7.3.1 General.16
7.3.2 Curves and data sheets .16
Annex A (normative) Datasheets .17
Annex B (informative) Vendor (Supplier) data and drawing requirements (VDDR) .23
Annex C (informative) Nomenclature .33
Annex D (informative) Typical materials.35
Annex E (informative) Inspector’s checklist .41
Annex F (informative) Nozzle forces and moments .46
Annex G (informative) Lubrication and sealing requirements .50
Bibliography .52
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of any
patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or on
the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical Barriers
to Trade (TBT), see the following URL: Foreword - Supplementary information
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 118, Compressors and pneumatic tools, machines
and equipment, Subcommittee SC 1, Process compressors.
This first edition, together with ISO 10439-1, ISO 10439-2, and ISO 10439-3, cancels and replaces
ISO 10439:2002.
ISO 10439 consists of the following parts, under the general title Petroleum, petrochemical and natural
gas industries — Axial and centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors:
— Part 1: General requirements
— Part 2: Non-integrally geared centrifugal and axial compressors
— Part 3: Integrally geared centrifugal compressors
— Part 4: Expander-compressors
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Introduction
This International Standard is based on the 7th edition of the American Petroleum Institute standard API 617.
Further or differing requirements might be needed for individual applications. This International
Standard is not intended to inhibit a supplier from offering, or the purchaser from accepting, alternative
equipment or engineering solutions for the individual application. This can be particularly appropriate
where there is innovative or developing technology. Where an alternative is offered, the supplier should
identify any variations from this International Standard and provide details.
An asterisk (*) at the beginning of the paragraph of a clause or subclause indicates that either a decision
is required or further information is to be provided by the purchaser. This information is indicated on
data sheets or stated in the enquiry or purchase order (see examples in Annex A, ISO 10439-2:2015,
Annex A, ISO 10439-3:2015, Annex A).
This International Standard includes the following annexes:
— Annex A: Datasheets;
— Annex B: Vendor (Supplier) data and drawing requirements (VDDR);
— Annex C: Nomenclature;
— Annex D: Typical materials;
— Annex E: Inspector’s checklist;
— Annex F: Nozzle forces and moments;
— Annex G: Lubrication and sealing requirements.
Annex A forms a normative part of this part of ISO 10439. Annexes B to G are for information only.
In this International Standard, where practical, US customary units are included in parentheses for
information.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 10439-4:2015(E)
Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries —
Axial and centrifugal compressors and expander-
compressors —
Part 4:
Expander-compressors
1 Scope
This part of ISO 10439 specifies minimum requirements and gives recommendations for axial compressors,
single-shaft, and integrally geared process centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors for
special purpose applications that handle gas or process air in the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural
gas industries. This part of ISO 10439 specifies requirements for expander-compressors, in addition to
the general requirements specified in ISO 10439-1:2015.
This scope covers only expanders and compressors on a common shaft (expander-compressor). This
scope does not apply to expanders with separate output shafts (e.g. generator drives). Hot gas expanders
over 300 °C (570 °F) are not covered in this part of ISO 10439.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 10438 (all parts), Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Lubrication, shaft-sealing
and control-oil systems and auxiliaries
ISO 10439-1:2015, Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Axial and centrifugal compressors
and expander-compressors — Part 1: General requirements
API 670, Machinery protection systems
3 Terms, abbreviated terms, and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms, abbreviated terms, and definitions given in
ISO 10439-1:2015 apply.
4 General
NOTE A cross-section showing nomenclature of an expander-compressor can be found in Annex C.
4.1 Dimensions and units
The dimensional and unit requirements shall be in accordance with ISO 10439-1:2015, 4.1.
4.2 Statutory requirements
The statutory requirements shall be in accordance with ISO 10439-1:2015, 4.2.
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4.3 Unit responsibility
The unit responsibilities shall be in accordance with ISO 10439-1:2015, 4.3.
4.4 Basic design
4.4.1 The expander shall meet at least 98 % of the predicted efficiency at the certified point (see 6.3.5.1.1).
The compressor shall deliver at least 98 % of the normal head at the normal capacity. The compressor
power at the normal condition shall not be more than 106 % of that available from the expander, nor shall
it be less than 96 % of that available from the expander.
NOTE Compressor-loaded expanders achieve a power balance that determines the speed of the machine.
There is generally no speed control governor to control the speed the way other turbine-driven compressors
are controlled. If the expander power is more than expected, then the speed of the machine will be higher than
predicted. If the compressor power is more than expected, then the speed of the machine will be lower than
predicted. The above tolerances are needed to set limits beyond which hardware changes will be required to
achieve a reasonable normal speed.
4.4.2 The compressor head-capacity characteristic curve at the rated speed shall rise continuously
from the rated point to surge. The compressor shall be suitable for continuous operation at any capacity
on the predicted performance curve(s) at least 10 % greater than the predicted surge capacity shown in
the proposal.
NOTE It is common for flow to be bypassed around the compressor during normal operation.
4.5 Materials
4.5.1 Materials shall be in accordance with ISO 10439-1:2015, 4.5. Refer to Annex D for a table of
typical materials.
4.5.2 If traces of mercury have been specified, aluminium impellers shall be treated by anodizing or
other approved methods.
4.6 Casings
Casings shall be in accordance with ISO 10439-1:2015, 4.6 and 4.6.1 to 4.6.7.7.
4.6.1 Pressure-containing casings
4.6.1.1 * The maximum allowable working pressure of the casing(s) shall be at least equal to the relief
valve set pressure(s) specified by the purchaser.
4.6.1.1.1 If a relief valve set pressure is not specified, the maximum allowable working pressure of an
expander casing shall be at least 1,1 times the maximum specified inlet pressure (gauge). System pressure
protection shall be furnished by the purchaser.
4.6.1.1.2 If a relief valve set pressure is not specified, the maximum allowable working pressure of
the compressor casing of an expander-compressor shall be at least 1,25 times the maximum specified
discharge pressure (gauge). System pressure protection shall be furnished by the purchaser.
4.6.1.1.3 When the purchaser has not supplied a relief valve setting,
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Expanderkompressoren für Sonderanwendungen zur Handhabung von Gas oder
Prozessluft - Teil 4: Expanderkompressoren (ISO/DIS 10439-4:2010)
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel - Compresseurs axiaux et
centrifuges et compresseurs-détenteurs - Partie 4: Compresseurs-détenteurs (ISO/DIS
10439-4:2010)
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75.180.20 Predelovalna oprema Processing equipment
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN ISO 10439-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

October 2010
ICS 75.180.20; 71.120.99 Will supersede EN ISO 10439:2002
English Version
Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Axial and
centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors - Part 4:
Expander-compressors (ISO/DIS 10439-4:2010)
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel - Erdöl-, petrochemische und Erdgasindustrie - Axial- und
Compresseurs axiaux et centrifuges et compresseurs- Radialkompressoren und Expanderkompressoren für
détenteurs - Partie 4: Compresseurs-détenteurs (ISO/DIS Sonderanwendungen zur Handhabung von Gas oder
10439-4:2010) Prozessluft - Teil 4: Expanderkompressoren (ISO/DIS
10439-4:2010)
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for parallel enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 12.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.


Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.


EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2010 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN ISO 10439-4:2010: E
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prEN ISO 10439-4:2010 (E)
Foreword
This document (prEN ISO 10439-4:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 118
"Compressors and pneumatic tools, machines and equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee
CEN/TC 12 “Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas
industries” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the parallel Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN ISO 10439:2002.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO/DIS 10439-4:2010 has been approved by CEN as a prEN ISO 10439-4:2010 without any
modification.

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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/DIS 10439-4
ISO/TC 118/SC 1 Secretariat: NEN
Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
2010-10-07 2011-03-07
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION • МЕЖДУНАРОДНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ПО СТАНДАРТИЗАЦИИ • ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Axial
and centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors —
Part 4:
Expander-compressors
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel — Compresseurs axiaux et centrifuges et
compresseurs-détenteurs —
Partie 4: Compresseurs-détenteurs
(Revision in part of ISO 10439:2002)
ICS 71.120.99; 75.180.20

ISO/CEN PARALLEL PROCESSING
This draft has been developed within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and
processed under the ISO-lead mode of collaboration as defined in the Vienna Agreement.
This draft is hereby submitted to the ISO member bodies and to the CEN member bodies for a parallel
five-month enquiry.
Should this draft be accepted, a final draft, established on the basis of comments received, will be
submitted to a parallel two-month approval vote in ISO and formal vote in CEN.
To expedite distribution, this document is circulated as received from the committee secretariat.
ISO Central Secretariat work of editing and text composition will be undertaken at publication
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Pour accélérer la distribution, le présent document est distribué tel qu'il est parvenu du
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Secrétariat central de l'ISO au stade de publication.
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Contents Page
Foreword.v
Introduction . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative References. 1
3 Terms, Abbreviated terms and Definitions . 1
4 General. 1
4.1 Dimensions and units. 1
4.2 Statutory requirements . 2
4.3 Unit responsibility. 2
4.4 Basic Design . 2
4.5 Materials . 2
4.6 Casings . 2
4.6.1 Pressure-containing Casings. 2
4.6.2 Casing repairs . 3
4.6.3 Material Inspection of Pressure containing parts . 3
4.6.4 Pressure Casing Connections. 3
4.6.5 Casing Support Structures . 3
4.6.6 External Forces and Moments. 4
4.6.7 Variable Nozzles and Heat Shields . 4
4.7 Rotating Elements . 4
4.7.1 General. 4
4.7.2 Shaft Sleeve. 5
4.7.3 Shafts . 5
4.7.4 Impellers . 5
4.8 Dynamics . 6
4.8.1 Vibration Balancing . 6
4.9 Bearings and Bearing Housings . 7
4.9.1 General. 7
4.9.2 Hydrodynamic Radial Bearings. 8
4.9.3 Hydrodynamic Thrust Bearings . 8
4.9.4 Bearing Housings . 8
4.10 Expander-compressor Shaft Seals . 9
4.10.1 General. 9
4.11 Integral Gearing . 9
4.12 Nameplates and Rotation Arrows . 9
5 Accessories. 10
5.1 Drivers. 10
5.2 Couplings and Guards . 10
5.3 Lubrication and Sealing Systems . 10
5.4 Mounting Plates . 10
5.5 Controls and Instrumentation . 10
5.5.1 Vibration and position monitoring. 11
5.5.2 Hydrodynamic bearings. 11
5.5.3 Magnetic bearings . 11
5.5.4 Overspeed Shutdown System. 11
5.5.5 Permanent Strainer. 13
5.6 Piping and Appurtenances . 13
5.7 Special Tools. 14
6 Inspection, Testing and Preparation for Shipment . 14
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6.1 General . 14
6.2 Inspection . 14
6.3 Testing. 14
6.3.1 General . 14
6.3.2 Wheel Shaker Test . 14
6.3.3 Mechanical Running Test. 14
6.3.4 Assembled Machine Gas Leakage Test. 16
6.3.5 Optional tests . 17
6.4 Preparation for Shipment. 18
7 Vendor’s Data . 18
7.1 General . 18
7.2 Proposals. 18
7.2.1 Technical Data. 18
7.3 Contract Data. 19
7.3.1 General . 19
7.3.2 Curves and Data Sheets. 19
Annex A (informative) Data Sheets . 20
Annex B (informative) Vendor Drawing and Data Requirements. 31
Annex C (informative) Nomenclature. 42
Annex D (informative) Typical Materials. 43
Annex E (informative) Inspector's Checklist. 49
Annex F (informative) Nozzle Forces and Moments. 54
Annex G (informative) Lubrication and Sealing Requirements . 59
Bibliography . 61

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 10439-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 118, Compressors and pneumatic tools,
machines and equipment, Subcommittee SC 1, Process compressors, in collaboration with Technical
Committee ISO/TC 67, Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural
gas industries, Subcommittee SC 6, Processing equipment and systems.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 10439:2002), which has been technically
revised and split into four (4) parts.
ISO 10439 consists of the following parts, under the general title Axial and centrifugal compressors and
expander-compressors for special purpose applications handling gas of process air for petroleum,
petrochemical and natural gas industries:
Part 1: General requirements
Part 2: Non-integrally geared centrifugal and axial compressors
Part 3: Integrally geared centrifugal compressors
Part 4: Expander-compressors

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Introduction
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This International Standard is based on the 7 edition of the American Petroleum Institute standard API 617.
Users of this International Standard should be aware that further or differing requirements may be needed for
individual applications. This International Standard is not intended to inhibit a vendor from offering, or the
purchaser from accepting alternative equipment or engineering solutions for the individual application. This
may be particularly appropriate where there is innovative or developing technology. Where an alternative is
offered, the vendor should identify any variations from this International Standard and provide details.
A Bullet (•) at the beginning of a clause or subclause indicates that either a decision is required or further
information is to be provided by the purchaser. This information should be indicated on data sheets or stated
in the enquiry or purchase order (see examples in ISO 10439-2 Annex A, ISO 10439-3 Annex A and
ISO 10439-4 Annex A).
In this International Standard, where practical, US Customary units are included in parentheses for
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Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Axial
and centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors —
Part 4:
Expander-compressors
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies minimum requirements and gives recommendations for
axial compressors, single-shaft and integrally geared process centrifugal compressors and
expander-compressors for special purpose applications that handle gas or process air in the
petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. This part of ISO 10439 specifies
requirements for expander-compressors, in addition to the general requirements specified in
ISO 10439-1.
This scope covers only expanders and compressors on a common shaft (expander-
compressor). This scope does not apply to expanders with separate output shafts (e.g.,
generator drives). Hot gas expanders over 300 °C (570 °F) are not covered in this standard.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensible for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the editions cited applies. For undated references, the latest
edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 10439-1:2010, Petroleum, Petrochemical and natural gas industries – Axial and
Centrifugal Compressors and Expander-compressors – Part 1: General requirements
ISO 10438:2007 (all parts), Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries –
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Lubrication, shaft-seating and oil-control systems and auxiliaries. (identical to API STD 614 5
edition)
3 Terms, Abbreviated terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms, abbreviated terms and definitions given in
ISO 10439-1 apply.
4 General
4.1 Dimensions and units
The dimensional and unit requirements of ISO 10439-1 shall apply.
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4.2 Statutory requirements
The statutory requirements of ISO 10439-1 shall apply.
4.3 Unit responsibility
The unit responsibilities of ISO 10439-1 shall apply
4.4 Basic Design
4.4.1 The expander shall meet at least 98 % of the predicted efficiency at the normal U/C
ratio (see 6.3.5.1.1). The compressor shall deliver at least 98 % of the normal head at the
normal capacity. The compressor power at the normal condition shall not be more than 106 %
of that available from the expander, nor shall it be less than 96 % of that available from the
expander.
NOTE Compressor-loaded expanders achieve a power balance that determines the speed of the
machine. There is generally no speed control governor to control the speed the way other turbine driven
compressors are controlled. If the expander power is more than expected, then the speed of the
machine will be higher than predicted. If the compressor power is more than expected, then the speed
of the machine will be lower than predicted. The above tolerances are needed to set limits beyond which
hardware changes may be required to achieve a reasonable normal speed.
4.4.2 The compressor head-capacity characteristic curve shall rise continuously from the
rated point to surge. The compressor shall be suitable for continuous operation at any
capacity on the predicted performance curve(s) at least 10 % greater than the predicted surge
capacity shown in the proposal.
NOTE It is common for flow to be bypassed around the compressor during normal operation.
4.5 Materials
Materials shall be in accordance with 4.5 of ISO 10439-1. Refer to Annex D for a table of
typical materials.
4.5.1 If traces of mercury have been specified, aluminum impellers shall be treated by
anodizing or other approved methods.
4.6 Casings
Casings shall be in accordance with 4.6 of ISO 10439-1 and the additional requirements as
follows.
4.6.1 Pressure-containing Casings
● 4.6.1.1 The maximum allowable working pressure of the casing(s) shall be at least equal
to the relief valve set pressure(s) specified by the purchaser.
4.6.1.1.1 If a relief valve set pressure is not specified, the maximum allowable working
pressure of an expander casing shall be at least 1.1 times the maximum specified inlet
pressure (gauge). System pressure protection shall be furnished by the purchaser.
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4.6.1.1.2 If a relief valve set pressure is not specified, the maximum allowable working
pressure of the compressor casing of an expander-compressor shall be at least 1.25 times
the maximum specified discharge pressure (gauge). System pressure protection shall be
furnished by the purchaser.
4.6.1.1.3 When the purchaser has not supplied a relief valve setting, he shall be responsible
for insuring that furnished relief valves are compatible with casing ratings as set by 4.6.1.1.1
and 4.6.1.1.2.
4.6.1.2 “O” rings, gaskets or other sealing devices which may be used on radially spilt
casings shall be confined in machined grooves and shall be made of materials suitable for all
specified service conditions.
4.6.1.3 Provisions for lifting the casings and removing the center section shall be provided.
4.6.1.4 The expander-compressor casing shall be designed with sufficient strength to
contain parts which might separate in the event of uncontrolled overspeed.
4.6.2 Casing repairs
Casing repairs shall be in accordance with ISO 10439-1.
4.6.3 Material Inspection of Pressure containing parts
Material inspection of pressure containing parts shall be in accordance with ISO 10439-1.
4.6.4 Pressure Casing Connections
In addition to the requirements of ISO 10439-1, the following shall apply:
4.6.4.1 Main Process Connections
Main process connections shall be i
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