High-pressure compressor for ammonia heat pumps and gas applications
Optimize heat and gas management with a high-performance compressor designed for ammonia systems, enabling seamless integration into demanding processes like district heating and refrigeration with unparalleled efficiency and reliability.

Compresses Gas for Heating and Refrigeration Systems
The GEA Grasso L XHP High-Pressure Screw Compressor by GEA is engineered to meet the demanding needs of chemical, oil, gas, and energy sectors. This innovative compressor utilizes an advanced rotor profile and a new balance piston concept ensuring high efficiency and reliability in ammonia heat pump and high-pressure gas applications. With a design pressure of 70 bar and a maximum discharge temperature of 140°C, it excels in district heating systems and environmental gas treatment. The L XHP operates at speeds up to 3,600 rpm, offering significant throughput with swept volumes ranging from 1,990 to 2,748 m³/h. Optimized for sustainable operation, it features variable Vi for customizable integration into any high-speed continuous operation. The compressor is suitable for harsh conditions, with durable materials that promise long service life and easy maintenance, while providing engineering support for custom configurations.
Benefits
- Enhances efficiency in high-pressure environments, optimizing energy use.
- Supports continuous operation with minimal maintenance, reducing downtime.
- Customizable integration into existing systems for tailored solutions.
- Provides robust performance under harsh environmental conditions.
- Extends operational range, enabling diverse industrial applications.
- Applications
- Gas and energy,Refrigeration,Oil,Heating,Chemical,Environment
- End products
- Ammonia heat pumps,High-pressure gas applications,District heating systems,Environmental gas treatment,Chemical process cooling,Ammonia refrigeration systems
- Steps before
- Ammonia preparation,Heat exchange setup,System purging
- Steps after
- Heat distribution,Gas delivery,System monitoring
- Input ingredients
- ammonia,high-pressure gas
- Output ingredients
- heat,high-pressure gas processing
- 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.
- Design Pressure
- 70 bar / 1,016 psi
- Max. Discharge Temperature
- 140°C / 284°F
- Swept Volume
- 1,990 to 2,748 m³/h / 1,172 to 1,617 cfm
- Running Speed
- 2,940 rpm
- Max. Speed
- 3,600 rpm
- Condensation Temperature
- 95°C / 203°F
- Max. discharge temperature
- 140°C / 284°F
- Max. condensation temperature
- 95°C / 203°F
- Design pressure
- 70 bar / 1,016 psi
- Swept volume range
- 1,990 to 2,748 m³/h
- Max. speed
- 3,600 rpm
- Running speed
- 2,940 rpm
- Energy efficiency
- Innovative rotor profile
- Ammonia compatibility
- Yes
- High-pressure resistance
- Up to 70 bar / 1,016 psi
- High-temperature tolerance
- Up to 140°C / 284°F
- Gas compatibility
- Ammonia (NH3)
- Screw Compressor Sizes
- Small,Medium,Large
- Swept Volume
- 1,990 to 2,748 m³/h
- Screw compressor design pressure
- 70 bar / 1,016 psi
- Max discharge temperature
- 140°C / 284°F
- Running Speed
- 2,940 rpm
- Integration possibilities
- SCADA/PLC