Additional Information; Operation And Performance; General Design Requirements; Figure 3-5. Foundation With Housekeeping Pads Dimensions - Top View - Emerson Vilter VSS Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 3 • Installation

Additional Information

Codes and Standards
Vilter followed the following codes and standards
TM
when designing your foundation:
• ACI
• ASTM
• ASCE 7
• IBC 2006

Operation and Performance

The foundation was designed for:
• Outside environment severe exposure
• Ambient temperature -10 degrees F to 105 degrees F
• Unit weight 20,000 lbs
• RPM 3600
• Soil bearing capacity 1,500 lbs/sq.ft.
• Wind speed 120 MPH
• Exposure factor D
• Wind importance factor 1.15
• Concrete poured on and permanently cast against
the earth

Figure 3-5. Foundation with Housekeeping Pads Dimensions - Top View

3 – 8
OVER ALL G.A. LENGTH + 4'-0"
VSS/VSM/VSH/VSSH • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual • Emerson • 35391SD

General Design Requirements

The compressor foundation is designed to:
• Maintain the compressor in alignment and at proper
elevation.
• Minimize vibration and prevents its transmission to
other structures
• Provide a permanently rigid support
• Provide sufficient depth to dampen vibrations.
CENTER LINE GAS
COMPRESSION
SYSTEM