Patent ID: 8579608
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: F04D,F05D,F16C,H02K

Abstract:
1. A fluid energy machine for increasing the pressure of a process fluid, comprising: a continuous-flow machine which increases the pressure of the process fluid; a drive which drives the continuous-flow machine; an axial bearing which is in the form of a magnetic bearing and bears the rotor; at least two radial bearings, a first radial bearing and a second radial bearing, which are in the form of magnetic bearings and bear the rotor, between which the continuous-flow machine is arranged; a first auxiliary bearing, which is in the form of a journal bearing, is provided on a first end of the continuous-flow machine where the first radial bearing is arranged; and a second auxiliary bearing which is in the form of a roller bearing is provided on a second end of the continuous-flow machine on which the second radial bearing is arranged, wherein the roller bearing is located on the second end of the continuous-flow machine on which the axial bearing is also arranged, wherein the continuous-flow machine includes a rotor which is fitted with a plurality of rotating flow guidance elements of the continuous-flow machine.