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Refrigeration Question

10/13/2012 8:11 AM

why do we need lub oil differential pressure switch in referigeration compressor as a safety

why we do not use a simple lub oil low pressure trip.

please any one can answer

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10/13/2012 11:50 AM

The net oil pressure must be compared to the suction or discharge pressure (depending on compressor type), not to atmospheric pressure.

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Re: refrigeration

10/13/2012 12:46 PM

Another fine response.

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