Compressor Cooling And Lubrication System, Functional Description; Control System, Functional Description - Sullair E900H User Manual

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2.6 Compressor cooling and lubrication
system, functional description
1. Hose from oil cooler
2. Fan enclosure
3. Fan guard
4. Fan motor
Figure 2-4: Cooling and lubrication system
Refer to Figure 2-4. The compressor cooling and lubrica-
tion system is designed to provide adequate lubrication
as well as maintain the proper operating temperature of
the compressor. In addition to the cooler and fan, the sys-
tem consists of a main filter and thermal valve.
Fluid is used in the system as a coolant and a lubricant.
The fluid is housed in the receiver tank.
Upon start up, the fluid temperature is cool, and routing
to the cooler is not required. The fluid first enters the ther-
mal valve and then flows on to the compressor unit,
bypassing the cooler. As the compressor continues to
operate, the temperature of the fluid rises and the ther-
mal valve element begins to shift. This forces a portion of
the fluid to the fluid cooler. The cooler is a radiator-type
5. Hose to oil cooler
6. Hose to unit
7. Fluid filter
8. Hose from separator
tank
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that works in conjunction with a separate motor-driven
fan. The fan blows air through the cooler removing the
heat of compression from the fluid. From the cooler, the
fluid is routed back to the thermal valve.
Before the temperature of the fluid reaches the valve set
point, cooled fluid is mixed with warmer fluid. When the
temperature of the fluid reaches 190°F (88°C), the ther-
mal element shifts completely causing all fluid to flow to
the cooler. After the fluid passes through the thermal
valve it is then directed through the main fluid filter.
There, the fluid is filtered in preparation for injection into
the compression chamber and bearings of the compres-
sor unit. The filter has replaceable elements. After the
fluid is properly filtered, it then flows on to the compres-
sor unit where it lubricates, seals and cools the compres-
sion chamber as well as lubricates the bearings and
gears.
2.7 Control system, functional
description
The purpose of the compressor control system is to regu-
late the amount of air being compressed to match the
amount of compressed air being used.
The capacity control system consists of a pneumatic inlet
valve. The functional description of the control system is
described below in four distinct phases of compressor
operation. For explanatory purposes, this description
applies to any compressor with an operating range of 150
to 165 psig (10.3 to 11.4 bar). A compressor with any
other pressure range would operate in the same manner
except for the stated pressures.
Start mode—0 to 50 psig (0 to 3.4 bar)
When the compressor <START> button is depressed, the
sump pressure will quickly rise from 0 to 50 psig (0 to
3.4 bar). During this period, both of the pressure regula-
tors and the solenoid valve are closed and the pneumatic
inlet valve is inoperative. The internal spring holds the
inlet valve fully closed to reduce motor torque for starting.
After six (6) seconds the solenoid valve will open, open-
ing the inlet valve, and the compressor will run at full
rated capacity. The rising compressor air pressure is iso-
lated from the service line in this phase by the minimum
pressure valve set at approximately 50 psig (3.4 bar).
Full load mode—50 to 150 psig (3.4 to 10.3 bar)
When the compressed air pressure in the sump rises
above 50 psig (3.4 bar), the minimum pressure valve
opens, allowing compressed air to flow into the service
line. A load signal is provided through a pressure reduc-
ing regulator set at 70 psig (4.8 bar) to maintain the inlet
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