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Chapter 4: Compressors 4-37
Figure 4-20: Sullair Model 840, two-stage, oil flooded, helical lobe (screw) rotary
primary compressor (courtesy of Sullair).
Figure 4-21: Caterpillar Model 3406 diesel prime mover (courtesy of Caterpillar).
4.7.2 Small Reciprocating Primary and Booster Compressor System
Most of the compressor systems for air and gas drilling operations are provided
as a separate primary compressor system unit (either with a reciprocating compressor
or with a rotary compressor) and a separate booster compressor system unit (always a
reciprocating compressor). These units are usually skid mounted and each has its
own prime mover.
