Water-cooled high-pressure compressors in the GB-series (helium, argon & heliox) in the pressure range 90 – 330 bar – for continuous operation in industrial applications

BAUER GB 23 high-pressure, water-cooled helium compressor
BAUER GB 23 high-pressure, water-cooled helium compressor
BAUER GB 23 high-pressure, water-cooled helium compressor
BAUER GB 23 high-pressure, water-cooled helium compressor
Intake buffer and condensate vessels
Intake buffer and condensate vessels

Cooling of valve heads reduces thermal load: For minimum wear

Installation even under the most difficult ambient conditions: Thanks to dedicated water cooling of the compressor block

Incredibly long-serving and reliable unit: With extended valve service life and low oil consumption

Reduced noise level: Compared with air-cooled units

The water-cooled, gas-tight, high-pressure compressors in the GB series are the modern, high-performance compressor option for helium, argon and other noble gases as well as for heliox. Durable, low-maintenance, absolutely reliable and proven in continuous operation in industrial applications for many years.

Recirculation of blowby and lost gas from the automatic condensate drain into the intake buffer combined with efficient encapsulation of the safety valves effectively minimises gas losses.

Low centre of gravity with the ability to operate at inclinations up to 30° under motion makes this an ideal product for shipboard and offshore applications.

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Display B-CONTROL MICRO
Display B-CONTROL MICRO

B-CONTROL MICRO compressor control
The B-CONTROL MICRO is a modern, easy-to-use compressor control with colour display for the control and reliable monitoring of all basic functions. Read more

BK 23 compressor block
BK 23 compressor block

Compressor block
For compressor units with intake pressure, the BK 23 to BK 52 block series feature a pressure-tight crankcase for uniform absorption of the internal gas forces. Read more

Water cooling (heat exchanger)
Water cooling (heat exchanger)

Water cooling
By using targeted water cooling between the interstage and afterstage coolers and valve heads, the system enables the majority of the heat produced to be absorbed by the cooling water. This maintenance-friendly cooling concept is suitable in particular for difficult spatial and ambient conditions where it would not be possible to use an air-cooled compressor.

GB 23 series configuration
GB 23 series configuration

Helium configuration
The heavy-duty units for helium are characterised by minimum gas losses. Read more

Display B-CONTROL II
Display B-CONTROL II

B-CONTROL II
The BAUER B-CONTROL II is the advanced version of the B-CONTROL MICRO basic compressor control. Read More

Special colours
Special colours

Colour range
Customer-specific paint finishes in other colours or special composition paints (conforming to corrosivity category C5M, for example) are available alongside the standard BAUER paint finishes.

Explosion protection design
Explosion protection design

Explosion protection conforming to ATEX guidelines
Compressor units by BAUER KOMPRESSOREN can be supplied with explosion protection and conforming to ATEX directives.

Start-up configuration
Start-up configuration

Start-up configuration
At and above motor power ratings of 75 kW and in conjunction with the B-CONTROL, a soft starter to protect the unit during starting and effectively reduce starting current is used as standard. The technical alternative is soft staring with a frequency inverter. Read more

Monitoring of intermediate pressures and temperatures
Monitoring of intermediate pressures and temperatures

Monitoring of pressure and temperature
This add-on module for the B-CONTROL control monitors the pressures and temperatures of all compressor stages. Read more

Intake buffer and condensate vessels
Intake buffer and condensate vessels

Separate intake and condensate vessels
Units can be provided with separate intake and condensate vessels if required. Read more

SECCANT IV-A
SECCANT IV-A

Treatment systems
BAUER treatment systems for highly compressed air and gases reduce content such as moisture, oil and particles to a permissible level. Read more

B 2000 storage system
B 2000 storage system

Storage systems
Modular high-pressure storage systems by BAUER KOMPRESSOREN are the ideal way to expand a compressor system. Read more

Plate heat exchanger set
Plate heat exchanger set

Plate heat exchanger set
The plate heat exchanger set can be used to build a dedicated enclosed compressor cooling water circuit. In open cooling systems with stream water or sea water or open cooling towers, this is essential in order to operate the compressor with cooling water of suitable quality.

Heat exchanger set
Heat exchanger set

Heat exchanger set
The set consists of an air-to-water heat exchanger which makes it possible to operate water-cooled compressor units independently of a water supply.

Scope of delivery, basic version
Scope of delivery, basic version

Scope of delivery, basic version
Complete compressor unit ready for operation. Read more

GB-series, water-cooled compressors, 90 – 230 bar, helium – 50 Hz
Type
designation
Effective
free air delivery ¹
Intake
pressure
Max. operating
pressure ²
No. of
compr. stages
Speed Motor
output
Net weight approx.
  l/min m³/h cfm bar bar psig   rpm kW kg lbs
GB 23.0-22 760 45.6 26.8 atm. 230 3350 4 985 22 940 2070
GB 23.2-30 920 55.2 32.5 atm. 230 3350 4 1485 30 1000 2200
GB 23.0-30 1140 68.4 40.3 atm. 230 3350 4 1485 30 1000 2200
GB-series, water-cooled compressors, 90 – 230 bar, helium – 60 Hz
Type
designation
Effective
free air delivery ¹
Intake
pressure
Max. operating
pressure ²
No. of
compr. stages
Speed Motor
output
Net weight approx.
  l/min m³/h cfm mbarg bar psig   rpm kW kg lbs
GB 23.0-22 900 54 31.8 atm. 230 3350 4 1170 22 940 2070
GB 23.2-30 1050 63 37.1 atm.. 230 3350 4 1770 30 1000 2200
GB 23.0-37 1360 81.6 48 atm. 230 3350 4 1770 37 1050 2315

¹ Free air delivery according to ISO 1217, power consumption at maximum final pressure under certain conditions, each valid for helium. Other ambient conditions result in different performance data.
² Max. operating pressure = max. safety valve pressure setting; reduced switch-off pressure. Values for other noble gases on request.