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Atlas Copco
Oil-free centrifugal compressors

ZH 4000-26000
400-2750 kW/500-3500 hp

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Extending the limits in energy efficiency,

safety and reliability

The shortest route to maximum profitability is to

exclude any contamination risk for 100% and guaranteeing

minimize operational cost. The design of the Atlas Copco ZH

the utmost reliability around the clock for many years.

centrifugal compressors is focused on substantially saving

Minimal maintenance, few service interventions and long

energy, ensuring product safety only oil-free machines can

overhaul intervals sustain true peace-of-mind.

Choice
Atlas Copco masters each compression
principle and offers the most energy
efficient technology and solution for the
application.

The experienced partner

Atlas Copco is the world leader in compressed
air technology, with over 100 years of
experience in air compression systems.
For over 50 years, Atlas Copco has been
building turbo compressors for air separation,
chemical, process and plant air applications.
The ZH is the ultimate development from this
widely accepted technology.

A complete package
Internal piping, integrated coolers, motor,
lubrication, inlet guide vanes, control system,
100 % matched components,... an integrated
design to ensure total reliability.

oil-free
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Safe
Process, products and environment
free from contamination
Simple
100 % oil-free air = no filters needed
Efficient
No filter pressure drop = less energy

The innovative accessories

For each ZH there's a matching XD dryer
offering high capacity quality dry air.
Negligible use of energy and the lowest
pressure drop lead to further energy
savings.

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The thorough needs assessment

Real savings rely on facts. Atlas Copco
consultants assess the air demand profile
of your application and suggest the best
compressor selection for the job.

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Trouble-free installation & commissioning

An oil-free ZH compressor is truly plug-andrun. Put it on a flat floor, connect the power line,
the cooling water circuit and the compressed air
outlet and push the start button.

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ZH the complete solution for the industry

Optimal use
Central control of a multi-compressor
installation can reduce the pressure
band and achieve the lowest overall
energy cost.

Energy

Safety

ning
dr line,
d air

The professional follow-up

Service Contracts will ensure you of the
right preventative maintenance,
immediate response and genuine spare
parts all over the globe.

Reliability

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Turbo power more value for the customer

The ZH range is the most advanced centrifugal

compressor series on the market. Its a unique package,
meeting customer expectations for low installation,
operating and maintenance costs, with high reliability and
ease-of-use. No other turbo equals its efficiency and
economy and is supplied so complete.
ZH oil-free turbo power from Atlas Copco is your
guarantee for a continuous, cost-efficient and highly
reliable air supply.

Excellence by design
Two and three-stage models
Clear capital costs, no surprises
A complete, plug-and-run compressed air system
Easy and low cost installation no foundations
Low energy consumption at full and partial load
High reliability and peace-of-mind
Low maintenance cost and service friendly
Caring for the environment
Completely oil-free air no risk of oil contamination
No seal air consumption
No instrument air required for actuators
Silenced versions (optional)
Energy saving Elektronikon control system

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Horizontally-split
hydrodynamic bearing
Low speed
hydrodynamic bearing

Oil seal

Air seal

Horizontally-split gearbox

Main oil pump

Impeller

Two-stage centrifugal compressors

ZH 10000

2-stage ZH air/oil/coolant flow

Air out
Air in

Air filter
Low pressure
element

Aftercooler

Oil cooler
Intercooler

High pressure element

Air
Oil
Water

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Horizontally-split
hydrodynamic bearing
Low speed
hydrodynamic bearing

Oil seal

Horizontally-split gearbox

Air seal

Main oil pump

Impeller

Three-stage centrifugal compressors

ZH 4000

3-stage ZH air/oil/coolant flow

Air out
Air in

Aftercooler

Air filter
Low pressure
element

High pressure
element

Oil cooler
Air

Intercooler

Oil
Water

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A complete scope
meeting all needs

ZH Pressure/capacity range
Many features are included as standard. Some applications
may also need or benefit from additional options.
bar(e)
10.4

psig
150

Standard
ZH 3-stages

Air intake filter and silencer

7.0

100

4.6
3.5

65
50

Inlet guide vanes

Aftercooler

ZH 2-stages

Check valve and flexible discharge compressor

2.5
4.4

16.0
26.0

cfm x 1000
m3/h x 1000

Cooling water manifold

Drain traps on all coolers

See data page for range details

Compensators on air and water in and outlet

Main motor
Complete lubrication system
Control and safety system
Integrated modulating blow-off valve silencer

Complete centrifugal compressor range

Options
PLC based control system

barg

psig

41-

-600

30-

-400

Silencing canopy
Duplex oil filter
HM7

HM8

-300

Hot air version

20-

5432-

-75
-50

HL7

-25

Electronic drains

HL8

HA7

HA8

HM9
HM10

ZH 16 000/26 000

-150

ZH 9000/15 000

10-

ZH 6000/10 000

-190

ZH 4000/7000

13-

ANSI flanges for air and water terminals

HL9

HL10

HR9

HR10

PROFIBUS interface

HA10

DH+ (PLC control only)

MODBUS interface

HA9

IP55 / TEFC enclosure for medium voltage motors

3
5.5

5
8.5

7
11.5

9
15.3

11
18.7

13
22.1

15
25.4

17
28.9

19
32.2

21
35.6

25 cfm x 1000
42.5 m3/h x 1000

PT100 motor winding protection

PT100 motor bearing protection
Anti-condensation heater for motor
Water reverse valve
Water shut-off valve

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Innovative design in every detail

In every detail Atlas Copco ZH compressors are

designed and manufactured to the highest standards of
quality and reliability. There are no hidden extras or
complicated installation requirements: every unit is
delivered as a complete and integrated package, ready

Highly efficient operation

to run.

Maximum efficiency and excellent response to plant load variations

exclusive backward lean impeller design
highest efficiency at full load
large turndown capability

High efficiency
motor

140

Air intake
silencer

Inlet
guide vanes

130
% discharge pressure

Advanced
Elektronikon
control and
monitoring system

surge line

120
110
100

% flow
70

80

90

100

90
< by-pass > < turn-down range >
80

Blow-off
regulation
& silencer
Efficient
air intake
filtration

Integrated
inter &
aftercoolers

Precision balanced impeller assembly

LABYRINTH WATER SEPARATOR

Smooth running, low noise and low vibration operation

balancing of individual rotating components

Check valve

balancing of assembled rotor

stainless steel impellers with precision micro-spline mounting

Cooling water
manifold & flexible
connections

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WATER SEPARATOR

Integrated inter and aftercoolers

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Integrated discharge

Advanced Elektronikon control and monitoring system

check valve

coolers with tubes and end plates

overall system performance status with pro-active service indications,

of special corrosion resistant

high quality, corrosion resistant

alarms for malfunctions and safety shutdowns

stainless steel

check valve internals

multi-language selectable display

enhanced water separation

discharge compensator for

all monitoring and control functions via one interface

drain traps standard on

stress-free connection to the

wide communication possibilities

every cooler

compressed air net

integration in many process control systems (field bus system)

bar(e)

lin

operating curve

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8
7

pressure % bar(e)

maximized turndown range

alt. blow-off

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power % kW

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4
3

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150

100

100
90

plant demand

inlet throttle
valve at 100 %
pressure

inlet guide vanes

at 100 % pressure

80

energy savings

70

1
% flow

60

70

80

90

100

capacity %

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 m3/h

Regulating blow-off for constant pressure applications

Energy saving inlet guide vanes

Auto-dual control for cost-effective response

Inlet guide vanes save up to 9% in energy at reduced air demand.

to variable air demands

They increase the turndown capacity of the compressor due to

accurate regulation of pressure and flow close to surge.

110

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Maintenance friendly

Easily accessible gearbox

Rugged and precise, yet easy to maintain
horizontally split gearbox
easy access to gears and low/high speed bearings
minimal downtime for inspection / maintenance
maintenance-free flexible disk coupling

High precision gears for increased lifetime

Superior seals and durable bearings

both pinions and bull gear according to

Minimal air leakage and uncontaminated air, combined

AGMA Q13/DIN Class 5/6

with easy maintenance

high stability under varying load

carbon ring air seals, combined with labyrinth oil seal or

low transmission losses, low noise, low vibration

stainless steel labyrinth sleeves rotating on the impeller,

easy maintenance

ensure 100% oil-free air compression without buffer air

horizontally split low speed shaft sleeve bearings
horizontally split high speed flexible pad pinion bearings

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Optimize your installation

Tailored to the application, Atlas Copco has

developed complementary equipment for the optimal
quality air solution and the lowest cost compressed air.

Energy-free XD adsorption dryers

ES Energy Saving control and monitoring systems

If your process needs dry air, add the unique and environment

The Energy Saver compressor room controller communicates

friendly XD adsorption dryer, combining the best technologies

with the individual Elektronikon controllers and optimizes the

heat of compression regeneration and twin tower design.

energy efficiency of the complete system, reducing the overall

dewpoints down to -70 C / -100 F

pressure band. Each compressor operates in its optimum

very low energy use

working zone and the net pressure is kept within tight

as an option, ZERO PURGE models available

boundaries. The benefits are multiple: substantial energy

for even further energy savings

savings, improved reliability and increased lifetime of the

very low pressure drops

machines.

integrated heater for stable dewpoint

Elektronikon controlled

For each ZH hot air variant, there is a matching XD to

The ES allows for remote monitoring and condition based

obtain the most stable dewpoint.

maintenance: Atlas Copcos AIRConnect TM and AIROptimizer TM

General range: 1400 - 7000 l/s (2900 - 14800 cfm).

contracts provide for the ultimate peace-of-mind and the

The XD-S model uses the heat of compression for regeneration,

lowest energy cost throughout the life cycle of your compressed

resulting in a negligible energy consumption; the dewpoint

air system.

is -10 to -20 C, depending on the ambient conditions.

Contact Atlas Copco for an energy audit... and see what ES

The XD-G model combines heat of compression and internal

can do for you!

heaters to offer a constant dewpoint of -40 C, regardless of

the ambient conditions.

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True performance

Global presence
Local service

When specifying the true performance of an air

compressor, at least three parameters must be considered:
Capacity

The standard to which the capacity is measured

Working pressure

The point where the delivery pressure is measured

Power consumption

The compressor package power required at an effective

Atlas Copco offers a complete portfolio of Aftermarket

working pressure (including all internal losses from inlet

to outlet).

products, unrivalled in todays compressed air industry.

The main drive motor efficiency.

High quality service is delivered locally: Atlas Copco
is present in 150 countries around the world.
Intake volume - l/s - m3/min - cfm

Intake volume
Inlet flow referred to
compressor element inlet
conditions. Seal leakages and
inlet losses should not deprive
you the air you paid for.

A sophisticated logistics concept brings genuine parts

to your doorstep in record times, across the globe.

External leakages

Service Plans perfectly meet the needs of your business

and ensure a constant productivity at peak level.
Three levels are available: Total Responsibility Plan,

Atlas Copco ZH compressors are measured according to

Preventative Maintenance Plan and Inspection Plan.

ASME PTC 10, stipulating the FAD measurement at the

outlet of the package, net of all losses.

Consultancy services and on-site measurements help

optimizing the complete air net, minimizing leak losses

Atlas Copco specifications correspond to the capacity and

and maximizing energy savings. Following packages

pressure which the customer receives, not to what the

can be included individually or combined:

compressor sucks in. Differences are substantial.

in-depth system audits based on

actual measurements
remote monitoring via the Internet

FAD - l/s - m3/min - cfm

energy savings via system control

Delivered volume
FAD according to
ASME PTC 10.
A ZH compressor truly gives
what is promised.

and management.
Site
conditions

External
leakages

Net
usable air

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Technical data
ZH 7000-26000 (50 Hz) & ZH 4000-16000 (60 Hz)

50 Hz

Free air delivery (1)

Installed motor (2)

Weight (3)

m3/h

kW

kg

Dimensions in mm (4)
B

ZH 7000

4400 to 7200

400 to 800

8000

4060

2120

2400

ZH 10000

6800 to 11000

630 to 1120

12000

5250

2120

2400

ZH 15000

10700 to 17000

1000 to 1850

18000

5800

2370

2630

ZH 26000

17000 to 26500

1600 to 2750

30000

7300

3120

3500

ZH 7000

4400 to 7200

315 to 500

6500

4060

2120

2400

ZH 10000

6800 to 11000

450 to 800

10500

5250

2120

2400

ZH 15000

10700 to 17000

700 to 1250

15000

5800

2370

2630

ZH 26000

17000 to 26500

1250 to 2000

30000

7300

3120

3500

Free air delivery (1)

Installed motor (2)

Weight (3)

cfm

hp

lbs

ZH 4000

2550 to 4200

500 to 1000

17600

162

85

96

ZH 6000

4000 to 6500

800 to 1500

26500

207

85

96

ZH 9000

6300 to 10000

1250 to 2250

40000

229

94

104

ZH 16000

10000 to 16000

2000 to 3500

66000

287

123

138

96

Three-stage, watercooled

Two-stage, watercooled

60 Hz

Dimensions in in (4)

Three-stage, watercooled

Two-stage, watercooled

(1)

ZH 4000

2550 to 4200

400 to 700

14300

162

85

ZH 6000

4000 to 6500

600 to 1000

23000

207

85

96

ZH 9000

6300 to 10000

900 to 1500

33000

229

94

104

ZH 16000

10000 to 16000

1500 to 2500

66000

287

123

138

Reference conditions:
- barometric pressure: 1 bar(a) / 14.5 psia

Sound pressure level:

Acc. to ISO 2151:2004 and using ISO 9614-2

- air intake temperature: 35 C / 95 F

- relative humidity: 60 %
- cooling water inlet temperature: 26.7 C / 80 F
(2)

Depending on pressure variant

(3)

With silencing canopy and standard M.V. motor

(4)

With silencing canopy

Depending on model:
- 80 to 85 dB(A) without silencing canopy

- 70 to 74 dB(A) with silencing canopy

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What sets Atlas Copco apart as a company is our

conviction that we can only excel in what we do, if we
provide the best possible know-how and technology to really
help our customers produce, grow and succeed.
ISO 9001
A consistent quality earned
us the industrys leadership
and the customers trust.

There is a unique way of achieving that - we simply call

it the Atlas Copco way. It builds on interaction, on long-term
relationships and involvement in the customers' process,
needs and objectives. It means having the flexibility to adapt
to the diverse demands of the people we cater for.

It's the commitment to our customers' business that

drives our effort towards increasing their productivity through
better solutions. It starts with fully supporting existing
products and continuously doing things better, but it goes
much further, creating advances in technology through
ISO 14001
Atlas Copcos
Environmental Management
System forms an integral part
of each business process.

innovation. Not for the sake of technology, but for the sake
of our customer's bottom line and peace-of-mind.

That is how Atlas Copco will strive to remain the first

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our position as the industry leader.

Never use compressed air

as breathing air without
prior purification in
accordance with local
legislation and standards.

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