New Compressor Concepts: Reduction of Energy Consumption and Improved Quality of Compressed Air 952674
Compressed air - as a working medium for brake systems of commercial vehicles - is generated by engine-driven, oil-lubricated compressors. New concepts of compressor control can reduce average power consumption by at least 1 kW up to 5 kW, realising savings of up to 5 % of fuel consumption. Additionally a significant increase of reliability and life time for subsequent parts and valves of the air brake system can be expected due to design improvements with lower temperature levels and reduced oil carryover. Thus reliability and safety of operation are increased. Light weight design can save up to 10kg, respectively 50% of traditional compressor weight.
Citation: Schönfeld, K., "New Compressor Concepts: Reduction of Energy Consumption and Improved Quality of Compressed Air," SAE Technical Paper 952674, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/952674. Download Citation
Author(s):
Karl -H. Schönfeld
Pages: 10
Event:
International Truck & Bus Meeting & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1995 Transactions: Journal of Commercial Vehicles-V104-2
Related Topics:
Fuel consumption
Air brakes
Commercial vehicles
Compressors
Energy consumption
Braking systems
Valves
Parts
Reliability
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