RANGER1
21-05-2015, 09:19 PM
Was told a story recently on using Vee belt drive on compressor which I thought was interesting, as it does not happen every day.
Original design a second stage compressor in a 2 stage ammonia plant.
Compressor was modified to a dedicated first stage or booster compressor & a smaller drive motor installed.
The same amount of Vee belts were used as before, say 8 of them.
Amps were way above motor nameplate as though motor to small.
Motor checked, all appeared correct.
Remove 4 Vee belts all ok as per design.
Problem solved
http://www.learneasy.info/MDME/modules/7758D_Machine_Design/belts/Belt_Drives.html
Original design a second stage compressor in a 2 stage ammonia plant.
Compressor was modified to a dedicated first stage or booster compressor & a smaller drive motor installed.
The same amount of Vee belts were used as before, say 8 of them.
Amps were way above motor nameplate as though motor to small.
Motor checked, all appeared correct.
Remove 4 Vee belts all ok as per design.
Problem solved
http://www.learneasy.info/MDME/modules/7758D_Machine_Design/belts/Belt_Drives.html