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A modern reciprocating compressor, as efficient as ammonia.

Author(s) : LINDEN H. H. van der, BASTIAANSEN G.

Summary

The Grasso RC12 series is a range of high quality, heavy duty, open type reciprocating refrigeration compressors. The RC12, with a bore of 160 millimeters and a stroke of 110 millimeters, belongs to the largest reciprocating compressors in industrial refrigeration. The RC12, introduced early 1996, is therefore ideal for all types of industrial refrigeration and freezing installations. By far the majority of compressors in operation run in ammonia application. The high speed variant, the RC12E, has been introduced in Europe by the end of 1997: the ammonia variant runs at 150 rpm, whilst the halocarbon variant has a maximum speed of 1200 rpm. The design philosophy will be illustrated with a typical system design example, focusing on the compressor housing, the piston- and the valve assembly. The verification programme to prove that the design meets all regulations, market-, manufacturing- and technical requirements will be highlighted.

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  • Original title: A modern reciprocating compressor, as efficient as ammonia.
  • Record ID : 1999-2867
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Natural Refrigerants, Energy Efficiency, Cost and Safety. Natural Working Fluids '98. IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference.
  • Publication date: 1998/06/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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