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  1. drdanshore

    transformer overload

    A third world trasformer re manufacturer has built me an 25kw/28kva 3ph oil filled, convection air cooled, distribution transformer. I would like to put 38kva through it occasionally for 50% 10 min. cycles lasting one hour twice a day but I an planning to manage the load to the limit of the...
  2. drdanshore

    screw compressor loading

    Bill, thank you for this response. this is my own hydro plant so i write the code here which requires that I look at the drag pointer on the thermometer all day determined not to cause a fire. the manufacturer is a rebuilder that has no advice worth listening to so I am watching the...
  3. drdanshore

    screw compressor loading

    No, This old pump has no unloader or slider so I will now experiment with the throttle linkage adjustment. Thank you for your comments.
  4. drdanshore

    screw compressor loading

    My transformer is underrated by about 15%. Can i reduce the electric motor loading by limiting the inlet throttle valve of a wet screw air compressor? I see that a closed throttle results in about a 60% current draw compared to the full load so perhaps i can adjust the linkage to manage the...
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