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Model : KCX2 to 4 cylinders in I stage

"KCX" Series : Heavy Duty Industrial Refrigeration Compressors suitable for R717 (Ammonia), R22, HFC's. Modular Construction from 2 to 4 cylinders in Single Stage versions. Capacities range from 96 TR ( 336 kW) 192TR( 672 kW) for Ammonia as refrigerant at evaporating +10oC & +40oC Condensing temp ( subcooling & superheat at 0oC), Compressor speed of 1000 rpm. It is a heavy duty Compressor which can run round the clock for 24 Hrs continuously.


Applications : :
 
KC Reciprocating Compressors are most suitable for industrial refrigeration & low temperature applications. They are designed to operate with ammonia, halocarbons, & other refrigerants. Ideally suitable for continuous duty, process refrigeration, liquefaction plants, ice plants, cold storage etc.

Features :
 
- All Steel Fabricated Crankcase
- Modular Construction
- Protection Against Liquid Hammer
- Efficient Heat Dissipation
- Quick Service Access for Maintenance
- Protection against Liquid Hammer
- Provision for Cylinder Jacket cooling
 
Accessories :
 
- Drive Set
    1] 'V' Belt drives. (Fly wheel, Motor pulley, Belts.) for a wide range of standard speeds.
    2] Direct drive. ( Flexible Space saver coupling with flywheel )
- Base frame, Slide rails for motor with foundation bolts.
- Stop valves (shut-off) for suction & discharge lines.
- Electrically operated solenoid valves for capacity control.
- Pressure gauges & Safety pressure cutouts, Crankcase heater & Oil separator.
- Equalizer connection for parallel operating compressors.
- Interstage cooling systems to suit two stage compressors.
- Built in cooling water manifoldPLC Control. ( Optional )
 
Technical Data :

TYPE
UNIT
NH3
(1)
R22
(1)
ICE MAKING CAPACITY WITH NH3
(TONNES PER 24 HRS.)
(2)
KCX 2
TR
kW
96.2
53.0
81.1
58.0
TPD
kW
17.5
39.6
KCX 3
TR
kW
144.3
78.5
121.7
86.0
TPD
kW
26.1
58.2
KCX 4
TR
kW
192.4
104.1
162.2
114.0
TPD
kW
34.8
76.0

Compressor type
KCX2
KCX3
KCX4
Cylinder arrangement
1 x V
1 x V
2 x V
No. of cylinders
2
3
4
Bore & stroke                           mm
160 x 110
Permissible speed                    RPM
From 450 to 1000 in steps of 50 ( Belt Drive )
Swept volume at 1000 RPM      m^3/hr            
265.4
398.1
530.8
Direction of Rotation
Anti-clockwise when viewed from shaft-end
Maximum discharge pressure                   bar
21
Weight of compressor (Without flywheel)    kg
2500
2700
3000
Moment of Inertia(GD^2) of crank mechanism kg,m^2
0.356
0.422
0.446
Overall Dimensions mm
Length - L
Width  -  W  
Height - H

2410 1275 1400

2515
1345
1400

3030
1275
1400


Additional product information :

User Application Sector Power, Oil and Gas, Construction ,Agriculture, Utilities,Refrigeration & Air-conditioning, Industry, Chemical & process,
User Sub Sector Refrigeration, Low temp Application, Process Cooling,Concrete Cooling, Food preservation
Industry Sector Fruits/vegetables preservation, Breweries, Bottling, Dairy, Water chilling, Chemical pharmaceutical, Cold storages, Ice plants
Application Areas Low temp application, cold storages, food preservation, Ice making, Chilling(Water , Milk), liquefaction, Chemical/Pharmaceutical process Cooling, Gas processing,
Product Category Compressor

Complimentary Products :
Engines from Kirloskar Oil Engines to directly drive the compressor (Please refer engines). Water Pumps from Kirloskar Brothers Ltd for Condensor water circulation in a Refrigeration System (Please refer pumps).