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ABK AE 30 80/30

ABK ABK AE 30 80/30 is a marine reciprocating or rotary air compressor listed in the supplied equipment record. It is normally installed in the engine room close to the starting-air receivers and their cooling, drainage and control connections. Its primary purpose is to compress air for storage in starting-air receivers used to start large marine engines. Compared with service-air compressors, starting-air machines are dedicated to the high-reliability starting-air system and are normally protected by pressure, temperature and lubrication safeguards. The model designation identifies a particular manufacturer configuration, but the supplied record does not define every hardware, material, control, or certification difference to adjacent models. For exact ratings, dimensions, settings, materials, connection details, and variant-specific limits, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.

Components & Design

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Technical Data

compressor type starting_air_compressor
pressure bar 30
capacity nm3h 80
stages 3

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Common failures & inspection points

Suction-filter blockage or valve fouling reduces air delivery and causes long running periods, low receiver pressure or high discharge temperature
Worn piston rings, valves or compression elements cause reduced capacity, oil carry-over or inability to reach normal pressure
Cooling-system restriction causes high discharge temperature and may trigger temperature alarms or trips
Lubrication failure or bearing wear causes abnormal noise, rising temperature, vibration or protective shutdown
Automatic drain, pressure-switch or control faults cause excessive condensate, frequent cycling, failure to start or failure to stop

Service & Maintenance

Inspect intake filters, valves or compression elements, lubrication, cooling, drains, flexible connections, safety valves and mounting. Trend running time, discharge temperature and receiver recovery where available. Verify automatic start/stop, alarms and trips according to the approved procedure. Exact valve clearances, lubricant quantities and overhaul limits require manufacturer documentation.

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Replacement Parts

Carry air-filter elements, valve or seal kits, piston-ring or compression-element service parts as applicable, lubricants, belts or coupling parts, drain-valve kits, pressure switches and selected control relays.
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