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Here, the focus is on screw compressors in refrigeration and the use of economizers and side loads to enhance energy efficiency. The advantages of screw compressors over reciprocating compressors are highlighted, particularly their ability to have a secondary suction port for drawing additional vapor. The economizer utilizes this port to sub-cool liquid going from the…
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Frick Screw Compressors Pt. 1
Learn about the basic operation of rotary screw compressors and what part they play in refrigeration. We think of screw compressors as the heart of refrigeration. By understanding a little about how they are supposed to operate, it helps you in applying them in systems and knowing the important points when selecting equipment and designing…
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Fundamentals of Vibration Measurement with Screw Compressors
Screw compressors are quite large and always a vibration signature on machines. It’s important to learn what we can from those signatures to know if maintenance is needed or if a machine needs some attention. Starting with the basics today and work up to a little more specific interpretation of screw compressor details.
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