ISO 10440-1-2007 PDF

Full title and description

Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Rotary‑type positive‑displacement compressors — Part 1: Process compressors (ISO 10440‑1:2007). This part specifies requirements for dry and oil‑flooded helical‑lobe rotary compressors intended for process duties in petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industry services.

Abstract

ISO 10440‑1:2007 defines design, construction and documentation requirements for rotary‑type positive‑displacement (helical‑lobe) process compressors used for vacuum, pressure or combined duties in petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas facilities. It addresses compressor types, exclusions (for example general‑purpose air compressors, liquid‑ring and vane‑type compressors), essential mechanical and safety considerations, and provides electronic data‑sheet templates to support procurement and specification.

General information

• Status: Published / Confirmed (active).
• Publication date: August 2007 (Edition 2, 2007‑08).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 75.180.20 (Processing equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2007).
• Number of pages: 135 (ISO official document; some national adoptions list 142–144 pages due to national forewords/annexes).

(General information derived from the ISO catalogue entry and accepted national/adopted versions.)

Scope

ISO 10440‑1:2007 applies to dry and oil‑flooded helical‑lobe rotary compressors used as process compressors in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. It is intended for special‑purpose process compressors and does not apply to general‑purpose air compressors, liquid‑ring compressors or vane‑type compressors. The standard covers requirements for mechanical design, pressure casings, rotating elements, shaft seals, dynamics (vibration), bearings and lubrication/seal oil systems, plus documentation and data sheets to support procurement.

Key topics and requirements

• Compressor types covered: dry and oil‑flooded helical‑lobe rotary (positive‑displacement) process compressors.
• Design requirements for pressure casings, casing connections and external loads.
• Rotating element and shaft requirements, including specified sensing areas for vibration probes and surface finish guidance.
• Shaft sealing, lube‑oil and seal‑oil system requirements and interfaces.
• Bearings, bearing housings and related dynamics/vibration considerations for reliable operation.
• Documentation, nameplates, rotation arrows and electronic data‑sheet templates (SI and USC) for specification and procurement.

Typical use and users

Used by equipment designers, rotating‑equipment engineers, procurement/specification teams, plant operators and maintenance personnel in petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, LNG and gas processing facilities. Also referenced by standards committees, conformity assessors and manufacturers of process compressors when designing and supplying special‑purpose rotary positive‑displacement compressors.

Related standards

ISO 10440‑1 is part of the ISO 10440 series and is related to other petroleum and gas industry standards addressing compressor packages and auxiliary systems (for example ISO 10440‑2 / packaged air compressors and other ISO/TC 118 series documents), as well as complementary standards on lubrication, shaft‑sealing, vibration measurement and compressor damage terminology (e.g., ISO 10438, ISO 10441, ISO 15243 and machine vibration standards). Users commonly consult national adoptions (EN, DIN, UNE) for regional implementation details.

Keywords

rotary positive‑displacement compressor; helical‑lobe; process compressor; petroleum industry; petrochemical; natural gas; pressure casing; shaft seals; bearings; vibration; lube oil; data sheet; ISO 10440‑1.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10440‑1:2007 is an international standard that specifies design, construction and documentation requirements for rotary‑type positive‑displacement (helical‑lobe) process compressors used in petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers dry and oil‑flooded helical‑lobe compressors for vacuum and/or pressure process duties, addressing pressure casings, rotating elements, shaft seals, bearings, dynamics (vibration), lubrication/seal‑oil systems, nameplates and required documentation (including data‑sheet formats). It excludes general‑purpose air compressors, liquid‑ring and vane compressors.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Equipment manufacturers, process and rotating equipment engineers, procurement/specification teams, plant operators, maintenance engineers, and standards bodies involved in petroleum, petrochemical and gas processing facilities.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10440‑1:2007 (Edition 2, published August 2007) is listed as published and has been confirmed in subsequent ISO reviews (the ISO catalogue shows confirmation actions after periodic reviews). Users should verify the current status at the time of use (national adoptions or amendments may exist).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10440‑1 is part of the ISO 10440 family addressing rotary‑type positive‑displacement compressors; other related parts and standards cover packaged compressors, accessories and associated industry requirements. Refer to ISO/TC 118 publications for the full series and complementary documents.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Rotary positive‑displacement, helical‑lobe, process compressor, petroleum, petrochemical, natural gas, shaft seal, bearing, vibration, lube oil, procurement data sheet.