Patent ID: 8167584
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: F04D

Abstract:
1. A modular compressor unit comprising three separate adjoining sections, being an intake section, a compression section and a control section; wherein the intake section comprises air intake means which provide an inlet for ambient air to be compressed and for cooling the compressor motor and comprises filters to filter air entering the intake means, noise attenuation means provided in their intake means, and means for directing air to components in the compression section; the compression section comprises a compressor, a motor arranged to drive the compressor, at least one intercooler, at least one aftercooler for cooling the compressed air and all components within the unit required to cool compressed air, the motor and to remove heat from the compression section; and wherein the control section houses all the control means for operating the compressor unit; and wherein the compressor and motor are mounted on the intercooler by means of flanges on inlet and outlet manifolds of the intercooler, said compressor between the flanges with the motor suspended in the middle.