With the second generation of the GEA Grasso V series, GEA presents new piston compressor units for industrial cooling solutions at Chillventa 2024 in Nuremberg. The GEA Grasso V 2nd generation is available as a single-stage and two-stage series with a delivery volume of 218 to 1,991 m³⁄ h. The advantages of the 2nd generation compressors are their more robust design, smaller footprint and larger areas of application in the field of industrial cooling. On the cost side, the up to 25 percent lower maintenance costs combined with up to 25% more capacity will seriously reduce the total cost of ownership are important plus points.
With the second generation of the GEA Grasso V series, GEA presented the next step of reciprocating compressor units for industrial cooling solutions at Chillventa 2024 in Nuremberg. (Photo: GEA)
The single-stage piston compressor units of the GEA Grasso V series are each available in seven sizes with different V-belts and direct drives in a capacity range from 150 to 900 kW. The two-stage piston compressor units are also available in seven sizes each with different V-belts and direct drives in a capacity range from 50 to 300 kW. Highly efficient and compact intercoolers are available for the two-stage reciprocating compressor units.
Also the GEA Grasso V HP reciprocating heat pump compressor, suitable for condensing temperatures up to 72°C, will be upgraded to the new Generation. The new bearing technology will allow that this compressor is also suitable for the standard refrigeration oil used in cooling plants. This can simplify the oil return system of the complete refrigeration plant.
Reduced maintenance costs lower total cost of ownership
Up to 25 percent lower maintenance costs without compromising on reliability - how is that possible? One reason is the electronically controlled, extended and flexible maintenance intervals. The required maintenance intervals are automatically displayed via the GEA maintenance monitor and GEA Omni. Another reason for extended maintenance intervals are improved materials, an optimized design and fewer parts.
Due to the extremely low oil carryover, the oil separator is often omitted to save costs and space in the engine room.
Background information
Performance features of the GEA Grasso V series
- Unique welded compressor housing for outstanding temperature separation and low oil carry-over.
- No cylinder head cooling required
- Electronically controlled service intervals – constantly and flexibly with the Grasso Maintenance Monitor
- Heavy-duty axial rolling bearings
- Overflow valve independent of back pressure
- Step-by-step power control per cylinder
- Suitable for speed control
- Cutting-edge technology for high efficiency and long valve service life
- Low noise level
- Unsurpassed low total cost of ownership
- Refrigerant: NH₃
Structural properties
- Flexible and extended maintenance intervals
- Very low operating costs
- Extremely low oil carryover
- For rigid or spring/damper mounting
- Latest V-belt technology
Dr. Michael Golek
About GEA
GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget are processed with GEA technology.
With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated sales of about EUR 5.5 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2025 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customers’ production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world.”
GEA is listed on the German DAX, the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also a constituent of the leading sustainability indices DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability and Dow Jones Best-in-Class World.
