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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2000
Gerald K. Mruk, West Seneca, NY (US);
Peter J. Weber, Williamsville, NY (US);
Edward S. Czechowski, Orchard Park, NY (US);
Cooper Cameron Corporation, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A centrifugal compressor assembly, especially one having two or more stages, comprises a first compressor casing having. A fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a first impeller rotatable within the first compressor casing. The assembly further comprises a second compressor casing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a second impeller rotatable within the second compressor casing. Drive for the compressors is provided by an electric motor, preferably a permanent magnet motor, disposed between the first and second compressor casings and comprising a stator and a rotor rotatable within the stator. A drive shaft is provided, wherein the first impeller, second impeller and the rotor are mounted on the drive shaft and rotatable therewith.