Rotary vane Compressor

DR Mediatheque Lafarge
 Purpose

 The purpose of the Rotary Vane Compressor is to

generate large volumes of air flow at relatively low
pressure.

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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

 Water supplied at bottom of Compressor exits out the top

 Ensures efficient heat transfer takes place as the water

jacket is maintained full at all times

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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

 High Discharge Air Temperature Fault

 Lubrication Fault

 No air discharge

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 Safety

 Always lock out before performing work

 Machine surface temps may pose a burn hazard
 Operate under positive pressure – release pressure prior
to performing work on any component that could
potentially be pressurized
 Ensure all guards are securely in place
 Report defective or missing guards immediately & tape off
the area for restricted access
 Wear proper hearing protection

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