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HydroCOM

Stepless Capacity
Control System
Achieve precise and fast process control
while saving energy
Solve stepless control tasks
precise and fast
Many reciprocating compressors need to deliver less Precise capacity control
than their rated capacity, and this typically requires
HydroCOM continuously adjusts the compressor’s
excess compressed gas to be returned to the suction
delivery rate to match the amount required by the
side via a recycle valve. When this happens, the energy
downstream process. Precise control of the suction
used to compress this recycled gas is wasted.
valves eliminates the need for a bypass valve. This not
HOERBIGER’s HydroCOM is a system for stepless only saves energy and reduces CO2 emissions, but also
capacity control for reciprocating compressors. improves your process controls at the same time.

Working principles
Energy savings compared
Conventional capacity control systems waste energy to recycle valve control
because they either require gas to be compressed
unnecessarily (bypass valves) or cannot accurately
match the required flow rate (stepwise capacity
control, which is also time-consuming to adjust).
HydroCOM, in contrast, offers a wide and stepless
control range, from below 10% (depending on the
application) up to 100%. Delivery rate can be adjusted
continuously and automatically, with no time lag.
Together with the wide turndown, this means you can
operate your compressors more flexibly, cover your
needs with a smaller fleet, react quickly and avoid
overcapacity issues.

Test your energy savings here


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Gas discharge

Embedded temperature monitoring of suction valve


covers allows insight into compressor conditions HydroCOM
such as leaking valves. Due to its modular design ƒ Is a proven solution for high force and
HydroCOM is easy to integrate into both existing and critical applications
new compressor installations. Process control tasks
are implemented in a PLC or a loop controller. In a ƒ Has an integrated suction valve temperature
control cabinet the HydroCOM “Compressor Interface monitoring
Unit” (CIU) carries out data exchange between DCS/ ƒ Hydraulics can be customized
PLC and HydroCOM actuators.

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Actuator
Microprocessors inside the actuator for precisetiming
of the solenoid valve (similar to common raildiesel
injection systems). The solenoid valve controlsthe oil
pressure acting on the hydraulic piston in theactuator.
Suction valve temp. monitoring on-board.

Unloader
The motion of the unloader is controlled by the
hydraulic piston in the actuator.

Suction Valve
HOERBIGER ring or plate type suction valve with
non-metallic sealing elements ensures long lifetime
and best efficiency.

Your benefits at a glance


ƒ Lower investment and maintenance costs for multistage, efficient compressors
as well as emissions reduction (“carbon footprint”)
ƒ Reduced energy and emissions costs
ƒ Increased reliability, efficiency and minimized risk of unplanned downtimes
ƒ Complete and easy integration into the control system as well as easy upgrade
and integration for existing compressors

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Learn more by visiting
www.hoerbiger.com/hydrocom Contact us via email
today! [email protected]

Locally close to the customers – globally successful: HOERBIGER is active worldwide


in 43 countries on all continents. 6,174 employees at 133 locations – including 30
production plants – deliver reliable solutions for better performance, increased safety,
and fewer emissions. In 2023, they generated sales of 1.416 billion euros.
For renowned customers from the energy sector, the process industry, the automotive
industry, the mechanical engineering industry, safety technology, and the electronics
industry, performance-determining products and services from HOERBIGER make the
difference. With innovations for decarbonization and energy transition, HOERBIGER
is already enabling change today for a better tomorrow. As majority shareholder, the
HOERBIGER Foundation preserves the 129-year-old entrepreneurial heritage and
guarantees stability, independence, and a future-oriented strategy.
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