A compressor is used in large air conditioning systems to compress refrigerant so that it can be used to move heat from the inside of the building to the outside. The difference between a conventional compressor and an oil less compressor is the way that it compresses refrigerant and how efficiently it does it.
This oil-less centrifugal compressor uses magnetic bearings, rather than conventional bearings, to make it more efficient. A variable speed drive is also integrated into the compressor to vary the compressor load to meet demand. Whereas most large compressors have their best efficiency at full load, the Turbocor is most efficient at part load conditions. Large air conditioning systems in San Diego operate at part-load conditions a majority of the time due to the mild weather here. For this reason, San Diego businesses usually benefit from conversion to oil less compressors.
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