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A large modern high speed reciprocating compressor.

Author(s) : LINDEN H. H. van der

Summary

The Grasso RC12, introduced early 1996, is one of the largest reciprocating compressors in industrial refrigeration. The high-speed variant, the RC12E, was introduced in Europe by the end of 1997: the ammonia variant runs at 1500 rpm, whilst the halocarbon variant has a maximum speed of 1200 rpm. The design philosophy will be illustrated focusing on valve design. The compressor housing and the piston assembly design methodology will be presented briefly.

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  • Original title: A large modern high speed reciprocating compressor.
  • Record ID : 1999-3476
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Proceedings of the 1998 International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue (ICECP 1998).
  • Publication date: 1998/07/14
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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