What are the characteristics of centrifugal red compressor compared with air compressor? What problems should be noted when operating?
Nov 28, 2013
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Compared with the air compressor, the biggest feature of centrifugal oxygen compressor is the difference of working medium. Oxygen is a kind of strong oxidant and fuel engine. Therefore, there are stricter requirements for safety in the aspects of design, manufacture, installation and usage management. For example:
1) in the material selection, the impellers of the oxygen compressor are generally stainless steel, and some shell passageways need copper plating, etc;
2) the air seal on the bearing side should be sealed with nitrogen to prevent oxygen from flowing out;
3) the system is equipped with fire extinguishing devices, and some even are equipped with water spraying devices and the chain of exhaust temperature at all levels;
4) strictly degreasing is required during installation or overhaul, etc.
Pay attention to the following problems when operating:
1) the safety device of the compressor should be checked regularly, and the failure should be handled timely;
2) the exhaust temperature at all levels should be controlled within the specified range. When the alarm value is reached, the reasons should be found out and handled;
3) the pipe fittings and machine components contacting with oxygen should be strictly skim, and the tools used should not be contaminated by oil;
4) keep the machine clean, the bearing is not allowed to leak oil or air, and handle the leakage timely;
5) pay attention to the indication change of axis displacement, stop the machine when the alarm value is reached, find out the reason and deal with it;
6) when the oxygen compressor is running, the operator should not enter the separation wall.