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Danfoss Turbocor Centrifugal Compressor EnVisioneering how to create revolutionary energy savings for environmentally sustainable applications As an example of EnVisioneering at work, innovative engineering in the Danfoss Turbocor compressor combines magnetic bearings, variable speed centrifugal compression, and digital electronic controls to achieve overall efficiencies that are truly revolutionary. |
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Energy Efficiency
If there were no such thing as friction, energy consumption would hardly be a concern. Friction consumes electrical power and generates heat. Energy is also wasted when compressors operate at full speed when less than full-load conditions exist. The Danfoss Turbocor compressor addresses both issues by using a variable speed design with virtually no internal friction, resulting in energy savings as much as 30%. With these advantages, the Turbocor compressor is the technology of choice for a number of facilities rated by the energy-based LEED™ Green Building Rating System and for applications where electric costs and part-load conditions are major considerations. |
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| Engineering Innovations
Conventional compressors traditionally use oil-lubricated bearings. The Danfoss Turbocor compressor uses an advanced alternative—magnetic bearings. Magnetic bearings suspend a rotating shaft on which two centrifugal impellers are connected, a design that essentially eliminates frictional loses. In fact, magnetic bearings have over 500 times less frictional losses than conventional bearings. This is accomplished by unique capabilities: the rotating shaft is held to a tolerance of 0.00002 inch, and adjustments occur 6 million times a minute. Because the rotating assembly is levitated, there is essentially no structure born vibration. Little sound is radiated to the compressor housing, so noise levels are extremely low. Thanks to increased energy efficiency, no oil-management system, less weight, and lowest noise and vibration, the Danfoss Turbocor compressor is a truly revolutionary solution for today's environmentally sensitive facilities. To see additional information about Danfoss Turbocor compressors, click here. |
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