The motor and compressor must have a NEMA-C mount. I think that's the standard for most industrial applications where electric motors are required. Getting a NEMA-C motor therefore won't be a problem. It's the compressor that I need to concentrate on now. I have to find a compressor with the BTU rating high enough to meet the demands of this system. And it needs to operated continuously. I learned that from reading another thread.
If the compressor were to stop for any period of time, it would take longer to achieve operational status (from restart), than the amount of time the temperature of the system would rise. For this reason, the compressor can NEVER be allowed to stop. It must be throttled instead by the speed of the motor. Again, this requires by necessity an electric motor.
It wouldn't matter to me if the compressor came out of a bus. As long as it could be powered by an electric motor which I can choose. However, sharing something now that I didn't intend to. I was looking for high-speed motors like the ones used on grinder. I'm certain the output of the compressor is directly dependent on the rpms it spins at. Given that, a smaller unit spinning at higher rpms could produce greater volume, exceeding a larger compressor spinning at lower rpms. So rather than be limited to the seemingly standard industrial (3450 rpm) specification, I want a motor that spins over 6000 rpm. That also means I could likely use a smaller motor. And again, I think an automotive compressor would be better suited to this demanding requirement. The compressors are lubricated in a different manner, and likely more capable of handling this.
When I think of more stuff to throw out here, I'll post and let all of you know.
Shingoshi
If the compressor were to stop for any period of time, it would take longer to achieve operational status (from restart), than the amount of time the temperature of the system would rise. For this reason, the compressor can NEVER be allowed to stop. It must be throttled instead by the speed of the motor. Again, this requires by necessity an electric motor.
It wouldn't matter to me if the compressor came out of a bus. As long as it could be powered by an electric motor which I can choose. However, sharing something now that I didn't intend to. I was looking for high-speed motors like the ones used on grinder. I'm certain the output of the compressor is directly dependent on the rpms it spins at. Given that, a smaller unit spinning at higher rpms could produce greater volume, exceeding a larger compressor spinning at lower rpms. So rather than be limited to the seemingly standard industrial (3450 rpm) specification, I want a motor that spins over 6000 rpm. That also means I could likely use a smaller motor. And again, I think an automotive compressor would be better suited to this demanding requirement. The compressors are lubricated in a different manner, and likely more capable of handling this.
When I think of more stuff to throw out here, I'll post and let all of you know.
Shingoshi