Emergency/Harbour Air Compressor
high
IMO Required
2 models total
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
2 manufacturers · 2 models
Atlas Copco
1
LT 7-30
50 m3/h (FAD)
· 11.0 kW
· Air (30 bar)
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Valve disc wear
- Motor overheating
- Pressure switch fault
Service: Compact emergency unit; verify auto-start functionality.
Spare Parts: Atlas Copco: Ventilsätze und Kolbenringe an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen. Ölfilter und Dichtungssätze als Standard-Bordvorrat.
Sauer
1
WP 181L
60 m3/h (FAD)
· 15.0 kW
· Air (30 bar)
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Piston ring wear
- Safety valve lifting
- Condensate accumulation
Service: Emergency unit; test start-up monthly.
Spare Parts: Sauer: Ventilsätze und Kolbenringe an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen. Ölfilter und Dichtungssätze als Standard-Bordvorrat.