J.P. Sauer & Sohn WP 81 L 500/40
J.P. Sauer & Sohn J.P. Sauer & Sohn WP 81 L 500/40 is a shipboard unit in the Compressors group, classified in the source as Starting Air Compressor. It is normally installed in the engine room, compressor room, refrigeration plant or deck service area according to air/refrigerant duty. Its primary duty is to raise the pressure of air or refrigerant for starting, service, deck or refrigeration systems. In service it interfaces with suction filters, intercoolers/aftercoolers where applicable, receivers, separators, lubrication system, safety valves, motor drive and controls. The source record states 40 bar for this exact variant; this information is retained unchanged and distinguishes it from neighboring entries in the same product family. For exact limits, settings, test values and approved maintenance criteria, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.
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