Compressor package for freezing and heat pump applications

Optimize your heating and cooling systems with high-efficiency reciprocating compressor packages designed for seamless integration in temperature-sensitive applications, ensuring precision and reliability where it’s needed most.

Compresses Gas for Heating and Cooling Processes

The GEA Grasso 5HP series, part of GEA’s well-regarded compressor packages, addresses diverse industrial heating and cooling needs with precision. Utilizing a robust single-stage reciprocating mechanism, these packages operate with high efficiency for continuous gas compression tasks. Ideal for food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and more, they excel in applications like freezing and heat pumping, producing end-products such as pasteurized milk, refined crude oil, and refrigerated vaccines.

Engineered to operate under high-pressure conditions up to 50 bar, this compressor package is available in four sizes with a compact design that supports direct drive technology, enhancing energy efficiency. Integration into existing production lines is seamless, facilitated by PLC control systems that allow remote monitoring and precise adjustments.

Customizable features enable compatibility with various industrial standards and materials, ensuring corrosion resistance and durability, particularly in harsh chemical environments. With compliance to industry regulations and an easy-to-maintain design featuring clean-in-place (CIP) capabilities, this package supports sustained operations with reduced downtime, providing reliable performance in demanding processing environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances energy efficiency, reducing power consumption during continuous operations.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing lines with direct drive and PLC controls, minimizing disruption.
  • Supports high-pressure applications up to 50 bar, expanding operational flexibility.
  • Offers easy maintenance with CIP systems, decreasing downtime for cleaning.
  • Configurable for various industrial standards, ensuring long-term corrosion resistance.

General


Applications
Chemical processing,Beverage processing,Freezing applications,Heat pump applications,Pharmaceutical processing,Food processing,Oil and gas processing,Environment solutions,Energy solutions,Marine applications,Dairy products,Heating and refrigeration
End products
Ammonia fertilizer,Refined crude oil,Temperature-controlled chocolate,Vegetable oil,Chilled seafood,Frozen vegetables,Processed cheese,Packed ice cream,Pasteurized milk,Cooled electronics,Distilled spirits,Biodiesel,Refrigerated vaccines,Carbonated soft drinks
Steps before
Refrigerant Charging,System Calibration
Steps after
Heat Recovery,System Maintenance
Input ingredients
CO2,NH3,carbon dioxide,ammonia
Output ingredients
refrigeration,heat pump applications
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Package Design Pressure
50 bar
Drive Type
Direct drive
Application Type
Freezing with CO2,Heat pump with NH3
Compressor Type
Single-stage reciprocating
Energy Consumption
Low
Variable Speed Drive (VSD)
Optimized
Oil Separator
Included

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Single-stage reciprocating
Integrated steps
Direct drive execution
Energy efficiency
Low energy consumption
Design pressure
50 bar package design
Flow type
Continuous
Automation level
Optimized for VSD (Variable Speed Drive)
Cooling application
Freezing applications with CO2
Heating application
Heat pump applications with NH3
Compact design
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Design pressure
50 bar
Drive type
Direct drive
Optimization feature
Optimized for VSD
Package design
Includes oil separator

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
GEARTSelect configuration tool
Drive type
Direct drive only
Refrigerant type
CO2 / NH3
Pressure rating
50 bar
Size options
4 sizes
Oil separator inclusion
Included
Energy optimization
Optimized for VSD