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Capacity volume ratio control for twin screw compressors

US5044894A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Filing dateNov 30, 1990
Grant dateSep 3, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C28/125
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The slide valve and the slide stop of a screw compressor are infinitely positionable over their range of movement. Movement is achieved by fluid pressure acting across an actuating piston in combination with the fluid pressure acting on the slide valve and slide stop plus a spring bias.

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