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Oil Refining

Centrifugal Compressors for Oil Refineries

Industry Requirements & Applications

Refineries must sustain round-the-clock production while managing process safety, environmental requirements, and operating costs.

Oil refineries depend on interconnected processes, where an equipment interruption can affect production well beyond a single unit. Operators need dependable systems that withstand demanding site conditions, support safe operation, and remain serviceable through long operating cycles between planned turnarounds.

Compressed air supports instrumentation, pneumatic controls, and plant utilities throughout the refinery. Maintaining consistent pressure, flow, and air quality is essential to these functions. Project teams must balance equipment specifications and hazardous-area requirements with maintenance access, energy consumption, and lifecycle costs.

Industry Requirements

Custom-Engineered Compressors for Refineries


FS-Elliott’s flexible design approach delivers custom-built air compressors to exact specifications.

Focusing strictly on centrifugal compressors enables us to work with customers to engineer systems based on complex specifications, including API 614 and API 672, while staying within an acceptable cost profile. FS-Elliott understands the importance of safe and reliable equipment at oil refineries and ensures any design modifications are executed with maximum uptime in mind.

Oil Refining

Clean Air for Critical Processes

Support critical refining processes with reliable compressed air engineered for demanding operating environments.

FS-Elliott custom-engineered centrifugal compressors are designed to meet API 672 and API 614 requirements, with support for JIP33 specifications, delivering dependable performance for instrument air, process air, and other critical refinery applications.

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Engineered for Lasting Reliability

Backed by more than 60 years of centrifugal compressor expertise, FS-Elliott combines proven aerodynamic design with robust engineering for dependable, energy-efficient performance.

Designed for continuous operation in demanding refinery environments, our custom-engineered compressors help maintain a consistent air supply, maximize uptime, and support critical refining processes.

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Designed Around Your Process

FS-Elliott provides custom-engineered compressor solutions designed to meet the demanding requirements of oil refining applications.

A range of pressure, flow, and Regulus® control system options allows each solution to be tailored to specific process requirements, helping optimize performance, respond efficiently to changing demands, and maintain a consistent, reliable air supply throughout refinery operations.

LIfecycle Support

Support Throughout the Compressor Lifecycle

From installation and routine maintenance to parts, service, and remote monitoring, FS-Elliott provides comprehensive lifecycle support for oil refining operations.

Our global service network and factory-trained experts help maximize uptime, maintain reliable compressor performance, and extend equipment life in demanding environments.

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The risk of trace oil reaching the finished product or oil contamination in equipment lines leading to higher maintenance and downtime is avoided with a centrifugal compressor. Condensate generated from a centrifugal compressor is not subject to the same local regulations as oil-contaminated condensate, allowing for easy and low-cost disposal.
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The risk of trace oil reaching the finished product or oil contamination in equipment lines leading to higher maintenance and downtime is avoided with a centrifugal compressor. Condensate generated from a centrifugal compressor is not subject to the same local regulations as oil-contaminated condensate, allowing for easy and low-cost disposal.

Insights & Resources


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