Frctionless Compressor Technology
Frctionless Compressor Technology
Frctionless Compressor Technology
Technology
Prepared by:
DIVYESH JAIN
KALAL JIGNESH
UMANG PATEL
Plan of Presentation
• Introduction
• How are they different ?
• Advantage
• Disadvantage
BASIC COMPONENT OF VAPOUR COMPRESSOR
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
ONE DEVELOPMENT IN COMPRESSOR
• FRICTIONLESS COMPRESSOR
INTRODUCTION
• The frictionless compressor technology
is compressor with the application of
magnetic bearings and permanent
magnet synchronous motor.
• In frictionless compressor instead of
roller bearings and hydrodynamic
bearings, magnetic bearings are used.
Magnetic bearings consume less power
and there is no need for oil and
lubrication systems.
• Permanent magnet brushless
synchronous motor has permanent
magnet instead of copper windings.
HOW IT WORKS
Magnetic-bearing technology:
• A digitally controlled magnetic bearing system, consisting of both permanent
magnets and electromagnets, replaces conventional lubricated bearings. The
only rotating part—the compressor shaft—is levitated and held in place by
magnetic bearings, eliminating metal-to-metal contact, essentially eliminating
friction.
Four positioning signals, sampling six million times per minute, hold the
levitated position to within 0.00005” of center. The advantages of this
technology include:
• No friction. This can improve energy efficiency by 2-4%.
• No metal-to-metal contact, therefore less wear on moving parts. Turbocor
claims that maintenance costs are about half what they are for conventional
technology.
• The frictionless bearings, in conjunction with variable frequency drive (VFD)
control, allow the shaft to spin at high speeds (up to 48,000 RPM) and give
good speed control.
• Very little vibration. Because of no physical contact, vibrations are small and
tend to be self-dampened.
How are they different ?
They Are Different because:-
– Oil-free design.
– VFD control.
– Smaller and lighter than conventional
compressors.
Oil-free design
• The biggest benefit to eliminating
oil from the system is that it
eliminates the need for a lubrication
system.
VFD control
• Variable Frequency Drive provides good speed
control, allowing the system to run up to
48,000 RPM.
Smaller and lighter
• Using permanent magnets in the motor,
rather than electrical windings as in an
induction motor, reduces the size and weight
significantly.
• They are one-fifth of the weight and half the
size of an equivalent conventional compressor.
ADVANTAGE
• Reduced maintenance costs.
• Easier and quicker installation.
• Sound level less than 70 decibel(dB).
DISADVANTAGE
• Price is 50-70% more than normal
Compressor.