The E16H032A-L-SH lubricated, semi-hermetic, scroll expander with integrated refrigerant pump efficiently delivers 6 kW output power using conventional refrigerants.

Developed for a novel geothermal Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), the E16H032A-L-SH lubricated scroll expander is designed to be highly efficient, near-silent during operation, and require minimal maintenance over the life of the ORC.

The semi-hermetic expander has a patented magnetic coupling configuration that isolates the working fluid from ambient, allowing the expander to be compatible with most common refrigerants. For extended life and improved efficiency, the E16H032A-L-SH is designed for lubricated operation with oil that is circulated through the expander with the working fluid.

To improve ORC system efficiency the E16H032A-L-SH scroll expander has an integrated refrigerant pump, which allows users to eliminate a power-consuming ORC component. The refrigerant pump runs off an expander idler shaft and is fully integrated into the expander design.

With approximately 28 bar_a inlet pressure the expander will provide 6 kW output power at 3,000 RPM.

Design Specifications

• Norminal Output: 6 kW_e (3,000 RPM and 28 bar_a Inlet Pressure)
• Working Fluid(s): R245fa, R134a, and other Refrigerants
• Volume Ratio: 3.57
• Displacement: 30.57 cm³/Rev.
• Max. Speed: < 3,000 RPM
• Max. Inlet Pressure: < 29 bar_a
• Max. Inlet Temperature: < 175 ºC