Compressor Technologies

For over four decades, Turboden has been at the forefront of turbomachinery design and manufacturing for energy applications—developing a unique expertise that today drives our innovations in heat pumps and steam generation. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly integrate plant design with rotating machinery development. This synergy enables us to deliver customized, high-performance solutions that are both efficient and reliable.
As part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, we offer added value through access to world-class expertise in compression technologies and energy transition, backed by the strength and reliability of a global industrial leader. Our compressors are entirely developed in-house, leveraging proprietary CFD analysis, FEA structural validation, and rigorous testing in compliance with international standards such as ASME PTC10 and API 617. With Turboden, every compressor is engineered to deliver outstanding performance, uncompromising safety, and long-term sustainability.

OUR COMPRESSOR PORTFOLIO

TURBODEN HIT COMPRESSOR

The Hermetic Integrally geared compressor Turboden (HIT) was developed to meet the demanding requirements of High-Temperature Heat Pumps, where reliability, efficiency, and flexibility are essential. The HIT reflects Turboden proprietary turbomachinery design, developed specifically for heat pumps closed-loop applications. Its integrally geared design and availability in different frame sizes allow it to cover a wide range of power ratings, from 500 kW to 30 MW mechanical, offering tailor-made solutions for every project. It combines the robustness and safety typical of heavy-duty compressors with the flexibility and competitiveness required by the thermal decarbonization market. The compressor features a hermetic architecture that minimizes fugitive emissions, making it suitable for applications where flaring or gas recovery is not possible, such as in non-industrial or municipal areas.

HIT Compressor Technical Data

Type: integrally geared compressor double stage overhung
Power: from 500 kW to 30 MW
Flow rate: up to 200,000 ACMH
Design conditions: up to 40 barG / 230°C
Maximum number of stages: 5
Electric motor: 2 or 4 poles
Control: IGV (Inlet Guide Vanes) and/or variable speed (VFD)
Pinion speed: from 5,000 to 32,000 rpm
Impeller diameter: from 200 to 1,200 mm
Impeller type: 3D closed, milled from forged material
Lubrication: pressurized system using process fluid
Seal: double mechanical seal / DGS (Dry Gas Seal)
Hermetic design: suitable for flammable fluids and non-industrial environments
Custom design: available according to API 617

STEAM COMPRESSOR

Turboden developed an innovative product line specifically designed for water steam compression and in particular when residual needs to be upgraded like in MVR (Mechanical Vapor Recompression) applications.
Each compressor is purpose-designed by Turboden engineers to meet the specific requirements of steam decarbonization in complex thermal processes.
Suitable for both MVR and direct steam recompression, Turboden compressors feature integrally geared architecture, and multi-stage configurations, optimized to deliver high efficiency, reliability, and safety—even in the most demanding environments.
With power ratings ranging from 100 kW to 10 MW, they offer a scalable and sustainable path to electrifying steam production—combining technical excellence with competitive performance for the decarbonization market.
Designed for maximum compactness and operational flexibility, this compressor ensures efficient performance in diverse applications.

Steam Compressor Technical data

Type: integrally geared multistage centrifugal compressors
Power: from 100 kW to 10 MW
Flow rate: up to 300,000 ACMH
Design conditions: up to 30 barG /285°C*
Fluids: water vapor, steam with non-condensable gases
Control: IGV (Inlet Guide Vanes) and/or VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)
Pinion speed: up to 68,500 rpm
Impellers: 3D open, milled from forged material
Lubrication: atmospheric system
Seals: buffered carbon seal / DGS (Dry Gas Seal)
Compact design including interstage piping arranged in single package with relevant steam systems
Testing: certification according to ASME PTC 10 and API 617
Applications:
- MVR with vacuum evaporation
- Direct recompression of vapor at positive pressure.
- Energy-intensive industrial processes: chemicals, paper, food, CCS.

*note: tailor made configuration can be discussed on project specifics.

MITSUBISHI COMPRESSOR CORPORATION (MCO) PRODUCTS

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is a global leader in the production of integrally geared centrifugal compressors, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-performance solutions to the process industry. Engineered for reliability and durability, MHI compressors are designed to perform in complex, large-scale industrial environments.
Their modular architecture and extensive customization options make them particularly well-suited for applications in industrial heat pumps—where efficient, continuous compression is critical.
Through its synergy with Turboden, these compressors become part of integrated solutions for thermal decarbonization, combining cutting-edge technology with system-level expertise to support sustainable industrial transformation.

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