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CIR391
12-02-2009, 10:02 PM
I am looking for anyone with information regarding the required GPM of water required to cool the following York ammonia compressors operating @ 20F and 95F:
York A-3069
York A-3089
York A-589

York manual engineering manual would also be helpful.

Thanks,

CIR391

D.D.KORANNE
05-05-2009, 11:51 AM
Water circulation rate for jackets of NH3 compressor :
a) water qty : 1 gpm / 25 TR
b) inlet / outlet temp difference should be : 15 deg C / 29 deg F
C) COOLING INLET WATER TEMP NEVER TO BE LESS THAN CONDENSING TEMP ; 95 DEG F IN YOUR CASE.
d) swich off water supply to jackets when compressor is not operating .
More info in W.F.Stoecker Industrial Refrigeration Handbook ( page 120)