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Chemical Processing

Centrifugal Compressors for the Chemical Processing Industry

Industry Requirements

Chemical manufacturers require reliable, clean compressed air to meet strict production standards.

To meet stringent production standards, the compressed air used in the manufacturing process must be free from contaminants and the units themselves must be low-maintenance to sustain maximum uptime. Due to rising energy costs, manufacturers must select the most efficient means of producing compressed air to stay competitive in the marketplace.

Industry Solution

FS-Elliott’s flexible approach to design delivers tailored centrifugal compressors based on exact specifications.

FS-Elliott compressors are known in the industry to do the toughest jobs with consistent quality and reliability. Thanks to our commitment to customer satisfaction, our dedicated project engineers will be with you every step of the way confirming your compressed air solution meets your exact specifications. Our global network of certified service engineers and round the clock parts support ensures you have what you need no matter where you are, or what time it is.

Explore compressed air solutions for the chemical processing industry.

Products for the Chemical Processing Industry


  • PAP Plus® A1

    45 – 100 m3/min
    1,500 – 3,500 CFM

  • PAP Plus® BH

    100 – 200 m3/min
    3,500 – 7,000 CFM

  • PAP Plus® CH

    155 – 340 m3/min
    5,500 – 12,000 CFM

  • PAP Plus® DH

    285 – 525 m3/min
    10,000 – 18,500 CFM

  • PAP Plus® EH

    425 – 695 m3/min
    15,000 – 24,500 CFM

  • PAP Plus® S1

    25 – 60 m3/min
    900 – 2,200 ICFM

  • R400

    Control System

Case Study: Ethylene Plant Saved Over $100K/Year & Increased Demand


  1. Case Study

    Learn how the world's largest single-site ethylene plant saved over $100K/year and increased demand.

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  2. Background

    One of the world’s largest single-site ethylene facilities needed to upgrade its air system.

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  3. Manufacturing Challenge

    They needed to increase capacity while reusing the existing layout for minimal civil changes without disturbing key plant components and complying with API 672 Basic Duty requirements.

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  4. Results

    The plant was able to save over $100K in yearly maintenance and energy savings while using its existing layout, saving another $150K in installation costs. 

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Learn how the world's largest single-site ethylene plant saved over $100K/year and increased demand.

Download the full case study. 

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In my 30 years of industrial engineering, that is the finest piece of equipment that I have ever seen.
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