Does Adding a Soft Starter Affect the Lubrication of Air Compressor Components?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential impact of adding a soft starter to a DC series motor driving an air compressor on the lubrication of its components. Participants explore the relationship between the motor's starting speed and the lubrication process, particularly how it may be affected by changes in operational dynamics due to the soft starter.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the current operation of an air compressor and the overheating issues of the motor due to frequent starts and stops.
  • The same participant proposes adding a soft starter to protect the motor, questioning whether this would affect the lubrication of the compressor's male and female screws, which rely on splashed oil from the delivered compressed air.
  • Concerns are raised about the starting speed being less than 1500 rpm and the potential implications for lubrication during the brief starting period.
  • Subsequent posts express frustration over the lack of responses and engagement from other participants regarding the initial query.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion remains unresolved, with no consensus reached on the effects of adding a soft starter on lubrication. Participants express a desire for more input but have not received substantial responses.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided detailed assumptions or definitions regarding the lubrication process or the specific mechanics of the soft starter's impact on the compressor's operation.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in electrical engineering, air compressor operation, and motor control systems may find this discussion relevant.

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we have an air comporessor driven by dc series motor direct start the the system work and stop many times as the air decrease in the main resirvoir , thus the motor temperature get more hot
as an electirical engineer i want to protect the motor starting by add soft starter to it
But the male and female screw lubricating oil depend up on the delivered compressed air which splashing the oil over there
And when i add the starter the speed at starting period is less than 1500rpm and the air decrease the starting period may be afew second
Is this affec on the lubricating of male and female of the comporessor?
 
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