Accession Number:

AD0773665

Title:

High-Speed Motor-Driven Helium Compressor.

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept. 18 Dec 68-31 Mar 72,

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO SCHENECTADY N Y RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Colyer,D. B.
• Schoch,K. R.
• Oney,W. R.
• Terbush,R. K.

Report Date:

1972-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

220.0

Abstract:

The report describes the design, manufacture, test, and evaluation of a motor-driven regenerative compressor suitable for cryogenic refrigeration system applications. The compressor employs gas-lubricated bearings for rotor support and positioning to ensure long life and high reliability. Compressor characteristics are given.

Descriptors:

• *GAS COMPRESSORS
• *REFRIGERANT COMPRESSORS
• HELIUM
• REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
• CRYOGENICS
• GAS BEARINGS
• LUBRICATION
• ELECTRIC MOTORS

Subject Categories:

• Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE