Initial Production Test of Compressor, Rotary, Air, Wheelbarrow-Frame-Mounted, Gasoline-Engine-Driven, 60-CFM, 6.5-PSIG.
Abstract
The engine-driven, rotary air compressor is a portable, 2-wheel, frame-mounted unit. The 2-cylinder Military Standard engine drives the rotary compressor through a flexible coupling. The engine is 2-cylinder, air-cooled, and gasoline-fueled. It is designated as Model 2A016-III and develops 3 hp at 3600 rpm. The rotary compressor is a positive displacement unit that uses two matched, close tolerance rotors. The rotors are ball bearing mounted in side frames and are encased in a close tolerance rotor housing. Air is drawn into one side of the compressor through a filter and is discharged into a manifold at the opposite side of the compressor. Under sea level conditions the compressor can deliver at least 60 cfm of free air at ambient temperatures between +120 F and -25 F while maintaining exhaust manifold pressure at 6.5 psig and compressor speed at 3600 rpm. The over-all objective of this initial production test was to insure conformance of the compressor to contractural and military requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0870525
Entities
People
- Gary R. Armacost