10.3.2. Definition of the factors influencing the flow of cooling air to and from a compressor



To obtain generally applicable values for the flow of cooling air C the following outline conditions have been set that influ-ence the volume of cooling air C .
    • Room temperature 35°C = 308 K
    • Temperature gradient Dt 10 K
    • Wall thickness 25 cm
      The surrounding walls are assumed to be homogenous
      brick walls without windows and doors.
    • Room height and size.
      The room height is defined as being lower than 3 m and the area of the room less than 50 m².
The defined outline conditions above assume the least favourable admissible environment for operating the compressor. The values calculated for the flow of cooling air C are generally applicable because conditions in real installation rooms are normally better.

Thermal problems will not occur if the recommended flow of cooling air C for a compressor is assured.