Figure 9-81 shows how the spiral-shaped members fit together. Abetter view is shown in Fig. 9-82. The two members fit together forming crescent-shaped gas pockets.…
Category: Compressors
The scroll compressor (Fig. 9-80) is being used by the industry in response to the need to increase the efficiency of air-conditioning equipment. This is…
The twin screw is the most common type of screw compressor used today. It uses a double set of rotors (male and female) to compress…
A single screw compressor is shown in Fig. 9-77. The compression process starts with the rotors meshed at the inlet port of the compressor. The…
Screw compressors operate more or less like pumps, and have continuous flow refrigerant compared to reciprocals. Reciprocal have pulsations. This results in smooth compression with…
The rotating blade rotary compressor has its roller centered on a shaft that is eccentric to the center of the cylinder. Two spring-loaded roller blades…
The only moving parts in a stationary blade rotary compressor are a steel ring, an eccentric or cam, and a sliding barrier (see Fig. 9-71).…
Process tubes are installed in compressor housings at the factory as an aid in factory dehydration and charging. These can be used in place of…
Tecumseh, like other compressor manufacturers, made compressors for many manufacturers of refrigerators, air-conditioning systems, and coolers. Because of this, the same compressor model may be…
There are four general types of single-phase motors. Each has distinctly different characteristics. Compressor motors are designed for specific requirements regarding starting torque and running…