Emergency/Harbour Air Compressor
high
IMO Required
Emergency/harbour starting air compressor; SOLAS mandatory backup
4000h
Service Interval
5 yr
Class Survey
25 yr
Typical Lifetime
Typical Manufacturers
Sperre
Sauer
Atlas Copco
Known Models (2)
Atlas Copco LT 7-30
50 m3/h (FAD)
· 11.0 kW
· Air (30 bar)
Common Failures:
- • Valve disc wear
- • Motor overheating
- • Pressure switch fault
Service: Compact emergency unit; verify auto-start functionality.
Spares: Atlas Copco: Ventilsätze und Kolbenringe an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen. Ölfilter und Dichtungssätze als Standard-Bordvorrat.
Sauer WP 181L
60 m3/h (FAD)
· 15.0 kW
· Air (30 bar)
Common Failures:
- • Piston ring wear
- • Safety valve lifting
- • Condensate accumulation
Service: Emergency unit; test start-up monthly.
Spares: Sauer: Ventilsätze und Kolbenringe an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen. Ölfilter und Dichtungssätze als Standard-Bordvorrat.