Seller or Seller’s agents regarding use, application or suitability of the products shall not be construed as an express warranty unless confirmed to be such in writing by Seller. VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Regulatory Compliance Department: europeproductcompliance@emerson.com (+40 374 132 000). In Great Britain, it is Emerson Process Management Ltd., Company No 00671801, Meridian East, Leicester, LE19 1UX, United Kingdom. For product compliance destination sales questions contact the Regulatory Compliance Department: ukproductcompliance@emerson.com...
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Figures and tables are included to illustrate key concepts. made to Vilter Manufacturing at the contact infor- mation on page i. 1 – 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
N - 900# Flange bet of slide number used in compres- sor BOM. AF - Aflas O-rings LT - 205mm LITE compressor 1 – 2 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
A compressor unit typically a single screw compressor unit, is not mounted on a structural steel base. Package Unit A package unit is a complete system mounted on a structural steel base with interconnecting piping. 1 – 3 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
10% of the full rated capacity. rotor tooth in the groove, and to lubricate the moving parts. 2 – 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
1.2 up to 7.0. up from the process gas, and is injected back into the compressor. 2 – 2 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
RTD located in the compressor discharge manifold. 2 – 3 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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(oil filter outlet pressure) reading. 2 – 4 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
A log should be maintained indicating that the above procedures have been completed. 3 – 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Long Term Storage Log Company: Serial Number: Sales Order Number: Name (Please Print): Initial: Date (M/D/Y): PSIG Nitrogen Pressure - Current PSIG Nitrogen Pressure - Recharged (If pressure is low, identify and fix leak prior to recharging, see Compressor Unit Leak Check procedure in Section 5 of the compressor manual) Nitrogen Leak Location (Briefly explain nature of leak): Compressor Shaft (Rotate shafts at least 6 revolutions)
A second method would be to install flexible pipe cou- plings as close to the compressor unit as possible with connections run in two different directions, 90° apart. 3 – 5 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
VALVE SUPPORT CUSTOMER SUPPORTS WHEN CHECK VALVE CHECK IS MOUNTED HERE VALVE CUSTOMER CUSTOMER SUPPORT SUPPORT Figure 3-12. Piping Elements Support 3 – 11 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
See Table 4-1 on page for This prevents the DC position transmitter cable Actuator/command shaft rotation specifications. from picking up electrical noise from the AC power 3 – 13 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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The red LED will stop flashing. The actuator is now calibrated and knows the minimum and maximum positions of the slide 3 – 14 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
EEPROM memory. When power is restored, the 3 – 15 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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6. Discharge Temperature The high discharge temperature cutout stops the com- pressor unit when the discharge temperature exceeds the setpoint. 4 – 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Solutions in Section 6. If the compressor is in the automatic mode, it will now load and unload in response to the system demands. 4 – 2 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Do not over tighten screws. Failure to comply may assembly. As a reference see Figure 4-3. result in damage to equipment. Carefully lift actuator cover from actuator assembly. 4 – 3 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Figure 4-7. View Rotate 180° Actuator Assembly Actuator Plastic Cover Red LED Blue Calibrate Button Figure 4-5. Actuator Assembly 4 – 6 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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3 seconds to pulse the actuator to where the slide is just off of the mechanical stop and there is no tension on the motor shaft. 4 – 7 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Figure 4-7. Slide Calibration Screen (Compact Logix PLC) Press down on Photo-chopper to release tension from motor shaft. Figure 4-8. Photo-chopper 4 – 9 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
The shaft should be centered in its travel. Do not use excessive force manually operating the motor or damage may result. 4 – 10 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Section 5 • Maintenance/Service Maintenance and Service Schedule Follow this table for maintaining and servicing the compressor unit at hourly intervals. 5 – 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Oil Separator. More than this will reflect a faulty Suction Check Valve or Open Bleed line around the Suction Check Valve, which should be closed dur- ing operation. 5 – 2 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
The maximum amount of bearing float should not exceed 0.002”. 5 – 3 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
0.060 (1.524) E. Readings could be higher than 0.020. If readings is greater than 0.030 over table tolerance contact Vilter’s home office. 5 – 4 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Turn the jacking screw clockwise. The thrust bearings and housing assem- bly will be pulled off the shaft and out of the frame. 5 – 5 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Make adjustments, if necessary. It is preferable to shim the gate rotor blade looser rather than tighter against the shelf. Figure 5-8. Gaterotor Thrust Bearing 5 – 8 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Section 5 • Maintenance/Service Figure 5-10. Gaterotor and Shelf Clearance Figure 5-9. Gaterotor Assembly and Tools 5 – 9 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
A spray bottle filled with clean compressor oil may be Carbon Component used to lubricate the faces of the seals without touching the seal. Figure 5-17. Compressor Shaft Seal 5 – 13 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Install the coupling and coupling guard. The unit can then be evacuated and leak checked. Figure 5-18. Compressor Shaft Seal Installation 5 – 14 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
If the slide valves are worn in excess of the tolerances, of assembly. the factory should be contacted. Feeler gauge Measure Here Check for wear in these areas. 5 – 15 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Lock washers beneath the heads, but do not tighten them. Work a piece of 0.005”shim stock between the slide valves and the main rotor to help position the carriage. 5 – 16 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Washes that securing actuator assembly to ac- tuator mount. See Figure 5-19 for parts details. Remove actuator assembly from actuator mount. 5 – 17 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
(b) Locking Retainer (a) Groove bolt and washer Complete Assembly E- clip (C) E-clip Figure 5-19. Actuator Installation Using Anti-Rotation Bolts 5 – 18 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Align the tongue of the command shaft with the groove in the cross shaft Figure 5-20. Command Shaft Assembly Replacement 5 – 19 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
436) might have to be removed to gain access to O-rings. Replace bushing if the bore is deeply scored or excessively worn. 5 – 20 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Therefore, remove manifold straight back approximately 1” as not to break dowel pins. Guide rods Discharge spoo NOTE 5 – 21 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Install washers and jam nuts on the slide valve shafts. Repeat the procedure for the remain- ing set of slide valve racks. 5 – 23 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
* The proof strength of Grade 2 bolts is less for sizes 7/8 and above and therefore the torque values are less than smaller sizes of the same grade. 5 – 24 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Mate Together to tighten it. This is caused by the washers rid- ing up the opposing ramps. 5 – 25 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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The position sensor’s EEPROM Replace the actuator. memory has failed 6 – 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
The motor runs but output shaft will motor or the armature has come un- Replace the actuator. not turn pressed from the armature shaft 6 – 2 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
TP1 and TP2 are plated-thru holes located close to the slotted optocouplers on the board. They are clearly marked on the board silkscreen legend. 6 – 3 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
(2) The TS1 wire pads are where the motor thermal switch leads solder into the circuit board. They are clearly marked on the board silkscreen legend and are oriented at a 45 degree angle. 6 – 4 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
• If there is more than normal motor backspin at shutdown, check suction check Excessive Motor Backspin valve for proper operation. 6 – 7 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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5555 South Packard Avenue to ascertain additional information and will reasonably Cudahy, WI 53110-8904 assist with the OEM to determine the part/product’s warranty status. 7 – 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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• A report will be sent to you after the inspection has been completed explaining what level of rebuild is necessary along with the cost. NOTE 7 – 3 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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DOWEL PIN, LG, 0.4375” 135B 25910A O.D. VPN A25159BB - SUPPORT ASSEMBLY includes items (110 and 135B). Terms and Abbreviation Used 8 − 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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NOTE Please have your Model # and Sales Order # available when ordering. These are found on the compressor’s Name Plate. 8 − 3 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Section 8 • Spare Parts List Gate Rotor 8 − 4 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 2796CJ 2796CJ HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 2796E 2796E SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 2795E 2795E Note- AR - As Required. 8 − 5 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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O-RING BALL BRG HSG 2825X 2825X 2825AC 2825AC O-RING BRG HSG COVER 2825T 2825T 2825T 2825T Note- AR - As Required. 8 − 6 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 2796CJ 2796CJ 2796CJ HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 2796R 2796R 2796R SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 2795G 2795G 2795G 8 − 7 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Section 8 • Spare Parts List Slide Valve Cross Shafts and End Plate 8 − 12 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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2795F CAP SCREW SET SCREW 2060J 2060J 2060J 2060J SET SCREW 2060H 2060H 2060H 2060H Note - N/A - Not Available. 8 − 13 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Section 8 • Spare Parts List Slide Valve Carriage Assembly 8 − 14 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, SEPARATE VOL. 366A 2796N & CAP COVERS HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, ONE PIECE 366B 2796B CAST COVER 8 − 15 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 2795N 2795P LOCK WASHER (PAIR) 3004C 3004D O-RING 2825G RETAINER RING 2866C Note - N/A - Not Available. 8 − 16 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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2797A 366B HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 2796BL SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 2795AG LOCK WASHER (PAIR) 3004D O-RING 2825U RETAINER RING 2866G 8 − 17 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Section 8 • Spare Parts List Actuator and Command Shaft 8 − 18 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Section 8 • Spare Parts List Miscellaneous Frame Components VSG Screw Compressor 8 − 20 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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HEX HEAD CAP SCREW FOR 2796C OIL SUPPLY FLANGE HEX HEAD CAP SCREW FOR 2796C ECON-O-MIZER FLANGE HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 2796C 8 − 21 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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2868B HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 2796GP 2796GP 2796GP HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 2796U 2796U 2796U Note - N/A - Not Available. 8 − 22 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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PIPE PLUG 3/4” MPT. 2606A DOWEL PIN 2868K PIPE PLUG 3/4” MPT. 13163F HEX HEAD CAP SCREW FOR OIL 11397E SUPPLY FLANGE 8 − 23 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
NOTE Please have your Model # and Sales Order # available when ordering. These are found on the compressor’s Name Plate. 8 − 27 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Notes - * - Not Pictured. A - Sold Only As Kit. ** - See recommended spare parts lists for complete assembly. N/A - Not Available. 8 − 31 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
Section 8 • Spare Parts List Main Rotor, Slide Valve Cross Shafts and End Plate Models VSG301-401 Counter Clockwise ONLY 8 − 32 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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2060J 2060J SET SCREW 2060H 2060H 2060H Notes- ** - Required At Top Locate Single Gaterotor Only. AR - As Required 8 − 33 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Section 8 • Spare Parts List Main Rotor, Slide Valve Cross Shafts and End Plate Models VSG501-701 Clockwise ONLY 8 − 34 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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2795D SET SCREW 2060J 2060J 2060J SET SCREW 2060H 2060H 2060H Notes - * - Not Pictured. AR - As Required. 8 − 35 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Section 8 • Spare Parts List Slide Valve Carriage Assembly Assembly Includes Carriage and Slides. 8 − 36 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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* - Not Pictured. 8 − 37 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Section 8 • Spare Parts List Actuator and Command Shaft 8 − 38 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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ITEM DESCRIPTION ALL VSG 301 - 401 ALL VSG 501 - 701 GATEROTOR STABILIZER 25742A 25742B SEAL INSTALLATION TOOL 25455A 25455B 8 − 44 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Continue use of red loctite #271 (VPN 2205E) on currently applied locations. Use blue loctite #243 (VPN 2205F or 2205G) on all remaining locations. A − 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Accuracy of recommendations is dependent on representative oil samples and complete correct data on both unit and oil * Property values should not be construed as specifications B − 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Pour Point - °F -38.2 Pending Floc Point - °F R-717, R-22, R-134a, R-507, R-404A, Refrigerant Type R-717 R-22 R-22 R-290 R-1270 R-407C, R-410A B − 2 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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3143J PAO-100 DIGESTER 5 gallon pail feed gas Hydrocarbon/natural gas, Landfill gas, Turbine 3143K PAO-100 DIGESTER 55 gallon drum feed gas B − 3 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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55 gallon drum Hydrocarbon/natural gas 3653A POE-100 5 gallon pail Air Compressor Lubricant 3653B POE-100 55 gallon drum Air Compressor Lubricant B − 4 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Care should be taken to ensure that the measuring sys- tem is not influenced by environmental factors such as: temperature variations; Figure C-1. Compressor Bearing Vibration Measurement Location C − 1 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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(higher or lower) to be used. • Zone A: The vibration of newly commissioned Figure C-3. Gaterotor Cross-Section VSS/VSR/VSMC Compressors C − 3 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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0.09-0.18 Class 57-90 2.25-3.55 4.5-7.1 0.18-0.28 Above 90 Above 3.55 Above 7.1 Above .28 *RMS= 0.707 X peak (sine wave only) C − 4 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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It is not unusual to have three or four skip frequen- cies within the normal operating ranges of a compressor utilizing a VFD. C − 5 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Appendix C• Vibration Measurements - Single Screw Compressor C − 6 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Appendix C• Vibration Measurements - Single Screw Compressor C − 7 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Appendix C• Vibration Measurements - Single Screw Compressor C − 8 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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Appendix C• Vibration Measurements - Single Screw Compressor C − 9 VSG & VSSG Single Screw Compressor • Installation, Operation and Service Manual • Emerson • 35391SB...
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