Compressor Efficiency And Modern Deicers
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Vortech Engineering - Vortron Industrial
Figure 5: Performance map for ultra-efficient compressor stage for new generation, 140 PPM high performance deice applications. Stage attains 81% overall efficiency at 1.9PR, 140PPM airflow...
Figure 5: Performance map for ultra-efficient compressor stage for new generation, 140 PPM high performance deice applications. Stage attains 81% overall efficiency at 1.9PR, 140PPM airflow. Moreover, peak efficiency is attained at the exact operating point of interest.
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Vortech Engineering - Vortron Industrial
Figure 4: New generation ultra-efficient deice compressor – 1.9 PR at 140 pound-per-minute rating.
Figure 4: New generation ultra-efficient deice compressor – 1.9 PR at 140 pound-per-minute rating.
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Vortech Engineering - Vortron Industrial
Figure 3: Modern centrifugal compressor developed for deicer vehicle application. Unit accepts direct-coupled hydraulic motor drive at 100+ HP Rating, up to 45,000 RPM impeller speed, continuous...
Figure 3: Modern centrifugal compressor developed for deicer vehicle application. Unit accepts direct-coupled hydraulic motor drive at 100+ HP Rating, up to 45,000 RPM impeller speed, continuous duty.
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Vortech Engineering - Vortron Industrial
Figure 2: Compressor map of centrifugal compressor. Compressor attains 1.9PR and 100 PPM flow at 76 percent overall efficiency.
Figure 2: Compressor map of centrifugal compressor. Compressor attains 1.9PR and 100 PPM flow at 76 percent overall efficiency.
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Vortech Engineering - Vortron Industrial
Figure 1: Compressor map of twin screw positive displacement blower. Blower attains 1.9PR at 100 PPM (36.8m3/min) flow at 54 percent overall efficiency.
Figure 1: Compressor map of twin screw positive displacement blower. Blower attains 1.9PR at 100 PPM (36.8m3/min) flow at 54 percent overall efficiency.
The industry standard for virtually all major deicing vehicle manufacturers worldwide is forced air deicing. This article attempts to provide an introduction to blowers or compressors used on current state-of-the-art products and various system design variables that influence overall performance.
SYSTEM BACKGROUND
Various types of compressor component technologies are available as possible candidates to provide the typical 12-13 psig air pressure required. A universal specification is 100...
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