Advantages&Disadvantages of a Scroll Compressor

[rcarlitos99]

Hi guys!
I would like to know the advantages&disadvantages of a scroll compressor in coparision with a screw compressor.

Regards!

[Brian_UK]

It may depend on the service required of the compressor.

[squil]

I know that the scroll has a lower rotating speed but i think it mainly depends on the required flow rate and pressure ratio.

[Richard Hillsid]

scroll = money+ in coparision with a screw costs big time :)

[lana]

Hi there,

There are number of threads about this, why don't you check them out. For example :
http://www.refrigeration-engineer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7627&highlight=scroll

Cheers

[anuraruna@gmail]

Wikipedia explains it nicely.