Compressor Cooling System Functional Description; Air Inlet System, Functional Description - Sullair ES-6 Series User Manual

ES-6 USER MANUAL
1. Aftercooler and Fluid Cooler
2. Compressor Unit
3. Fluid Fill Plug
4. Fluid Filter
5. Fluid Level Sight Glass
6. Air/Fluid Separator
2.4 COMPRESSOR COOLING
SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
The compressor cooling system consists of a fluid
cooler, fan and cooler shroud.
The fan is mounted on the motor's shaft end opposite
the compressor. Air is drawn over the motor as well
as through the cooler. The air provides motor cooling
and removes compression heat from the fluid.
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Figure 2-2: Encapsulated Compressor System
7. Pressure Relief Valve
8. Discharge Air
9. Air
10. Air/Fluid
11. Fluid
2.5 AIR INLET SYSTEM,
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The compressor inlet system consists of a dry-type
air filter and an air control valve. Reacting on a
pressure signal, the valve closes the intake for
unloaded operation. The valve also acts as a check
valve upon shutdown.
SECTION 2