DefinitionA <HORIZONTAL SPLIT CASING CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR> is a <CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR> that has a horizontally split casing at the midsection and the top. The bottom halves are bolted and doweled together.
The internal parts such as shaft, impellers. bearings and seals are readily accessible for inspection and repairs by removing the top half. This design type is preferred for large multistage units.