News|Videos|October 26, 2026

How to Specify a Centrifugal Compressor: Meeting API and JIP 33 Requirements While Managing Cost

Author(s)FS-Elliott

Specifying a centrifugal compressor requires balancing performance, reliability, industry standards and project cost. In this episode, JD Schroeder, Applications Engineering Manager at FS-Elliott, discusses how to navigate API and JIP requirements, avoid unnecessary specification costs and make informed decisions that support both technical and budget objectives.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand how API and JIP requirements influence centrifugal compressor design, testing, documentation, cost and project timelines.
  • Identify specifications that may add unnecessary cost or complexity without delivering meaningful operational value.
  • Learn practical strategies for balancing performance, reliability, standards compliance and budget throughout the compressor selection process.

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