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MULTI-STAGE COMPRESSOR QUALIFICATION · TO 400 BAR

High Pressure Air Compressor Test Stand, rated to 400 bar sustained test pressure with a 90 kW VFD drive.

A fully instrumented qualification platform for Burckhardt-class multi-stage reciprocating compressors — subjecting units to real full-load pressure buildup, interstage thermal loading and cooling demand exactly as encountered in naval, aerospace and industrial service. A 90 kW VFD-driven skid, two-stage fresh-water and raw-water cooling, a 400-bar bottle bank, and SS316 high-pressure piping are all governed by a PLC-HMI automation layer with full alarm and trip-history logging.

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High pressure air compressor test stand facility - compressor and motor skid, 400 bar cylinder storage bank, air cooler, cooling tower and safety enclosure by Neometrix

Fig · 01 Studio visualization · compressor skid, cylinder bank, cooling tower and safety enclosure

Max Test Pressure

400bar sustained

Motor Rating

90kW VFD

Heat Rejection

150k kcal/hr

Storage Bottles

2×258L, 400 bar

Piping

SS316seamless

Overview

Full-load qualification, not a startup check.

High pressure air compressor test stand facility layout diagram - compressor skid, cylinder bank, air cooler, water tanks and cooling tower, indication purpose only

Fig · 02Facility layout diagram · indication purpose only

High-pressure air systems play an indispensable role across naval warships, aerospace platforms, and critical industrial systems. These applications demand compressors that can reliably deliver pressures up to 400 bar without fluctuation or failure. Operational stress, thermal cycles, lubrication breakdown, and vibration fatigue degrade a compressor's health in ways a visual inspection or a basic startup test cannot reveal.

The High Pressure Air Compressor Test Stand provides a controlled, instrumented, and repeatable full-load testing environment that exposes the compressor to the same conditions it would face in service — capturing behavioural characteristics at every compression stage, from initial suction up to final discharge at 400 bar. It is engineered as a mission-readiness and reliability verification platform for naval dockyards, shipyards, defence establishments, and industrial maintenance facilities that cannot compromise on operational readiness.

Core Components

Built around four precision subsystems.

Component · 01

Skid & Drive

A T-slotted steel skid on 12 anti-vibration mounts carries the compressor and a 90 kW TEFC squirrel-cage motor (Class-H insulation, IP55), anchored to a reinforced dynamic foundation. A VFD gives smooth ramp-up and multi-speed characterization control.

90 kW · 415V · 1500 RPM · 12-Point Anti-Vibration

Component · 02

Two-Stage Cooling

A closed-loop fresh-water circuit (~100 L/min, shell-and-tube cooler) handles interstage and lube-oil cooling, backed by a raw-water spray tower with forced ventilation rejecting up to 150,000 kcal/hr for extended endurance runs.

100 L/min Fresh Water · ~150,000 kcal/hr Raw Water

Component · 03

High-Pressure Storage & Piping

2 × 258 L (expandable) storage bottles rated to 400 bar feed an SS316 seamless piping network with non-return valves, isolation valves, drain points and safety valves calibrated at 415 bar.

2×258 L · 400 Bar · 415 Bar Safety Valve

Component · 04

Instrumentation & Safety

Glycerine-filled stage-wise pressure and temperature gauges pair with a PLC-HMI automation layer for alarms, trip-history and data logging, inside a reinforced enclosure with aluminium-glass viewing windows and an ESD system.

PLC-HMI · ESD · Stage-Wise Gauging

Cooling & Heat Rejection

Thermal stability at full load.

Multi-stage high-pressure compressors generate immense amounts of heat. Left uncontrolled, this heat damages valves, degrades lubricants, distorts materials, and alters compression characteristics. The test stand addresses this through a two-stage cooling architecture designed to hold thermal stability during full-load trials.

The first stage is a closed-loop fresh-water system circulating through the interstage air coolers and the plate-type lube-oil cooler (60–90°C operating range), supported by a compensating tank that maintains stable pressure and volume through the test cycle.

The second stage is a raw-water cooling tank fitted with spray nozzles that break the water into fine droplets, maximizing air–water contact for evaporation while forced-air ventilation fans pull ambient air through the tank to remove heat. With a rejection capacity of nearly 150,000 kcal/hr, compressors can run extended endurance cycles without overheating.

Together, both circuits replicate the realistic thermal conditions of actual onboard or field environments — essential for predicting long-term behaviour and validating refurbishment quality.

High-Pressure Air Handling

A real load, not a simulated one.

A set of 400-bar certified storage bottles, precision-machined head assemblies and an SS316 seamless piping network let technicians build and sustain pressure exactly as the compressor would in operational duty.

01Non-return valves prevent backflow through the high-pressure network during pressure-build cycles.

02Isolation valves allow controlled routing between the compressor, bottle bank and drain circuits.

03Safety valves calibrated at 415 bar protect the network against overpressure.

04High-accuracy pressure gauges are positioned strategically along the piping run.

05Drain points at low points in the network remove condensed moisture.

06SS316 seamless pipes and fittings give corrosion resistance and thermal stability at 400 bar.

Key Advantages

Why operators specify this stand.

Validates reciprocating compressors up to 400 bar with a 90 kW VFD drive mounted on a 12-point anti-vibration skid.
Two-stage cooling — fresh-water interstage loop plus ~150,000 kcal/hr spray tower — maintains thermal stability at load.
SS316 high-pressure piping with a 400 bar bottle bank provides a safe, controlled full-load pressure test circuit.
PLC-HMI with alarm management, fault logging, and trip-history review ensures safe, precise compressor control.

Monitors pressure, temperature, vibration, flow, lube, and motor current at every compression stage in real time.
VFD speed control enables multi-speed characterisation and smooth ramp-up for testing diverse compressor types.
Reinforced enclosure with automated shutdown logic protects operators during sustained 400 bar endurance runs.
Serves shipyards, dockyards, aerospace depots, and defence service centres needing certified compressor checks.

Applications

Where it gets deployed.

01Qualification testing of multi-stage high-pressure compressors up to 400 bar for naval, aerospace, and industrial use.

02Performance benchmarking after overhaul or refurbishment, ensuring the compressor meets original design parameters.

03Reliability and endurance testing under real-world thermal, mechanical, and load conditions.

04Validation of cooling efficiency through controlled fresh-water and raw-water cooling simulations.

05Verification of high-pressure air delivery and pressure-build characteristics using certified 400-bar storage bottles.

06Safety and fault-response evaluation using PLC-based automation, alarms, and emergency shutdown logic.

07Characterization trials across variable speeds using VFD-controlled drive motors.

08Training and certification of maintenance and technical staff in compressor behavior, fault identification, and operating limits.

Image Gallery

The facility, visualized.

The complete test yard — compressor and motor skid, 400-bar cylinder bank, air cooler, water tanks, cooling tower, and safety enclosure.

High pressure air compressor test stand studio visualization - full facility view

High pressure air compressor test stand facility layout diagram, indication purpose only

Fig · 03Studio visualization & facility layout diagram (indication purpose only)

Downloads

Design drawings.

Design drawing PDFs for the High Pressure Air Compressor Test Stand, available for procurement review and technical pre-screening.

Specifications

Full technical parameters.

Key system parameters for the standard High Pressure Air Compressor Test Stand configuration.

Supported Compressor Models	Burckhardt-class multi-stage reciprocating compressors (e.g. S5W217L, S4W209L)
Maximum Test Pressure	400 bar sustained, with protective valve at 415 bar
Motor Rating	90 kW, 415 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz
Motor Speed	1500 RPM (4-pole)
Motor Type	TEFC squirrel-cage induction motor, IP55, Class-H insulation
Drive & Control	VFD with PLC-based automation and HMI interface
Cooling – Fresh Water	Closed loop, ~100 L/min, shell-and-tube cooler
Cooling – Raw Water	Cooling tank with spray headers and forced ventilation (~150,000 kcal/hr removal)
Lube Oil Cooling	Plate-type cooler, 60–90°C operating range
Storage Bottles	2 × 258 L (expandable), 400-bar rated
High-Pressure Piping	SS316 seamless pipes, NPT-threaded fittings
Instrumentation	Stage-wise pressure & temperature gauges, water & oil parameters
Safety Systems	Automated trips, ESD, overpressure protection, safety enclosure
Foundation Requirement	Reinforced dynamic foundation with vibration control

FAQ

Common questions.

Q · 01 What is a High Pressure Air Compressor Test Stand?

It is a fully engineered test platform designed to evaluate the performance, safety, and durability of multi-stage reciprocating compressors operating up to 400 bar. The system simulates real operating conditions — including pressure build-up, interstage temperatures, thermal loading, vibration behaviour, and lubrication response — to certify compressor health after overhaul or refurbishment.

Q · 02 Why is a 400-bar compressor test bench necessary?

High-pressure compressors used in naval, aerospace, and industrial systems experience intense mechanical and thermal stress. A 400-bar test bench allows technicians to validate pressure-building characteristics, detect leaks or inefficiencies, evaluate cooling performance, and ensure the compressor meets OEM specifications before returning to service.

Q · 03 What types of compressors can be tested on this platform?

The test stand supports Burckhardt-class multi-stage reciprocating compressors such as S5W217L, S4W209L, and other equivalent naval- and industrial-grade high-pressure compressor models.

Q · 04 How does the VFD-controlled motor improve compressor testing?

The 90 kW VFD-driven motor enables smooth startups, controlled speed variations, and precise torque management. This allows operators to conduct characterization tests at different speeds and replicate various field conditions safely and accurately.

Q · 05 What cooling systems are used to manage compressor heat?

The stand features a two-stage cooling architecture: a closed-loop fresh-water cooling system for interstage cooling and lube oil stabilization, and a raw-water cooling tank with spray headers and forced ventilation capable of removing ~150,000 kcal/hr. This prevents overheating during extended full-load trials.

Q · 06 How is high-pressure air stored and routed during testing?

The system uses 400-bar certified storage bottles connected through an SS316 seamless piping network equipped with non-return valves, isolation valves, drain points, and safety valves calibrated at 415 bar. This allows realistic pressure-loading and recovery tests under safe operating conditions.

Q · 07 What instrumentation is provided for data monitoring?

The test stand integrates large-dial glycerine-filled gauges, stage-wise temperature and pressure sensors, lube oil monitors, cooling water indicators, and a PLC-HMI interface for digital logging, alarms, and safety interlocks. Operators receive both analog and digital data for accurate performance interpretation.

Q · 08 What safety features protect operators during a high-pressure test?

The compressor bay includes a reinforced safety enclosure with aluminium-glass viewing windows, an emergency shutdown (ESD) system, automated PLC-driven trips, overpressure protection at the 415 bar safety valve, and fault-tolerant SS316 piping. The PLC monitors all critical parameters and initiates automatic shutdowns when any threshold is exceeded.

Q · 09 Can this test bench be used after compressor overhaul or repair?

Yes. It is specifically designed for post-overhaul qualification. The platform verifies pressure retention, leakage, vibration patterns, thermal behaviour, lubrication performance, and overall reliability before the compressor is cleared for operational deployment.

Q · 10 Which industries benefit most, and how can I get a quotation?

Naval dockyards, aerospace maintenance units, industrial service centers, shipyards, and defence establishments rely on this test stand to ensure mission-ready air systems. Request a quotation for the High Pressure Air Compressor Test Stand by contacting Neometrix Engineering Pvt Ltd through https://neometrixgroup.com/products/high-pressure-air-compressor-test-stand or by email or phone.

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High Pressure Air Compressor Test Stand, rated to 400 bar sustained test pressure with a 90 kW VFD drive.

Full-load qualification, not a startup check.