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Rotary Vane Compressor To Print
Rotary Vane Compressor To Print
DR Mediatheque Lafarge
Purpose
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Rotary Vane Compressor Components
Compressor Drive
Casing
Blades / Vanes
Compression pockets
Intake Port
Outlet Port
Rotor
Pressure Relief Valve
Water Cooling System
Lubrication System
Air Filtering System
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Principle of Operation
Numerous crescent shaped cells trap the air being
compressed
Vanes pressed into casing by centrifugal force
Reducing individual compression pockets -> Compression
Compressed air exits outlet port
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Principle of Operation : Cooling system
Continuous circulation of water through enclosed jacket
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Sensors / Actuators
Sensors
• Pressure measurement
• Discharge temperature
• Water flow indicator
• Running feed back
Actuators
• Flow Control Valve (safety valve)
• Water flow control
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Possible incidents / solutions inc. inspections
Lubrication Fault
No air discharge
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Safety
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