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RKX26 CO2 T

CO2 Compressor 2 RKX26

Semi-hermetic radial piston compressor for transcritical CO2 applications up to 130 bar

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Important Information
Transcritical CO2 applications are still in the development phase They require a completely new kind of system and control They are not a general solution for the substitution of F-gases herefore, we would specifically draw your attention to the fact that this information is presented according T to our current level of knowledge and may change at any time due to further development. Legal claims regarding the accuracy of the information cannot be made at any time and are thus expressly excluded Compressors can only be made available for selected projects Operation and warranties are subject to a separate agreement

At a Glance
Since the beginning of the 1990s, Bock, together with leading institutes and manufacturers, has developed compressors for transcritical CO2 systems. In 1993 the first open CO2 compressor was created for bus air-conditioning, which was then presented to the public in a Konvekta air-conditioning system at the 1994 IAA commercial vehicles fair. Since then, such compressors have been field-tested and form the basis of many CO2 studies by international institutes.

Semi-Hermetic radial piston compressor RKX

In 6-Cylinder Design Bock has developed this new radial piston compressor with Obrist Engineering GmbH, who has also worked on the development of CO2 for a long time. CO2 is a very high capacity refrigerant, so the compressor displacement needed is less than for HFC refrigerants. In addition, the RKX is a radial piston compressor, providing a very compact arrangament. It is an ideal compressor for small to medium capacities. The compressor is a 6 cylinder machine and can be mounted vertically or horizontally. It can be used on a wide range of CO2 applications, including in single and two stage system. (potential operating pressure up to 130 bar).

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Special Features
Simple total construction, aligned to the special requirements in the transcritical sector Only two surface seals on the entire compressor (housing cover, electrical terminal board) Pot-shaped, closed housing made of spheroidal cast iron for maximum pressure strength Complete power train integrated in the housing, no cylinder cover required Only a few small high-pressure compartments alve operation according to the uniflow principle, the suction gas is pushed in one direction through the piston V and is thus compressed. There are no alternating gas movements and a minimum amount of gas pulsation Centrifugal lubrication with integrated oil separation Excellent operating characteristics radial arrangement of six cylinders on one level ell dimensioned drive motors, partially suction gas cooled, in 2 and W 4 pole versions (1.500 and 3.000 1/min) Suction and discharge connections using screwed cutting ring joints for steel pipes (without shut-off valves) Safety valves for the suction and pressure area Electrical connection box to IP65 with Bock MP10 motor protection

Available models
Type Swept volume 50 Hz [m3/h] 2,7 5,4

RKX26/31-4 CO2 T RKX26/31-2 CO2 T

Type Key

RKX26/31-4 CO2 T
Series 1) Ester oil filling Size Number of cylinders Swept volume Number of poles CO2 version Transcritical
1)

RK = Radial piston

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Operating Limits Einsatzgrenzen RKX26/31-2 CO T / RKX26/31-4 CO2 T RKX26/31-2 CO2 T | RKX26/31-4 CO2 T 1 2
p [bar]
140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 10
-40

Unlimited application range

? tOh < 10 K

Supplementary cooling or reduced suction gas temp. tO tOh pO p Evaporating temperature (C) Suction gas superheat (K) Suction pressure (bar) High pressure (bar)

? tOh = 10 K

20 -30 -25 -20 -10

30
-5

40 0 10

50
15

po [bar] to [C]

1 RKX26/31-4 CO2 T min. evaporating temperature tO = -5 C (30,4 bar)

Max. allowed operating pressure (HD): 130 bar Max. allowed pressure during stand still periods: 90 bar Max. allowed discharge end temperature: 160 C

Notes
Oil

Einsatzgrenzen CO - unterkritischer Betrieb

The compressors are equipped with Bock C120E, a special oil filling, which is available directly from Bock. This is a synthetic 2 ester oil with high thermal load resistance, allowing good mixing solubility with CO2. It possesses a special additive, which 30 protects the compressors against wear, even when subjected to extreme loads, such as those which exist in CO2 systems. This oil can be used both in transcritical and subcritical systems. 20
10 0 -10 -20

? tOh = 20 K

Bock C120E oil is required for RKX applications

Temperature

-50

-45

-40

-35

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

Concentration

Oil in CO2

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CO2 Performance data 2

Type Cooling capacity

50 Hz
QO [W]
10 5

Power consumption Pe [kW] Evaporating temperature C

0 -5

15

tc C
15
Q P Q P Q P Q P

SUBCRITICAL
13950 1,90 12050 2,35 9350 2,70 12900 1,85 11550 2,25 9800 2,55 7600 2,85

RKX26/31-4 CO2 T

20 25 30

14400 2,00 11300 2,45

tga C
pV2 30 Q P

TRANSCRITICAL
75 14250 2,35 85 12500 2,90 100 11600 3,60 110 10050 4,00 125 9150 4,75 75 11950 2,65 85 10450 3,10 100 9600 3,65 110 8250 4,00 125 7500 4,65 75 9850 2,90 85 8600 3,20 100 7800 3,60 115 6750 4,05 130 6200 4,75 75 7950 2,95 90 7200 3,30 100 6150 3,50 115 5200 3,85 125 4550 4,30 75 6200 2,95 90 5550 3,15 105 4650 3,35 110 3800 3,45 110 2950 3,45

35 Q
P

pV2

RKX26/31-4 CO2 T

pV2 40 Q P

45 Q
P

pV2

pV2 50 Q P

Subcritical performance data 50 Hz Relative to 10 K suction gas superheat without liquid subcooling Transcritical performance data 50 Hz Relative to 10 K suction gas superheat The performance data are indicated at a high pressure level, which is close to a optimal high pressure level. Optimal high pressure is thereby related to an ideal cyclic process. Optimal high pressure is outside of the operating limits. Performance data are indicated at maximal possible high pressure.

tc = Condensing temperature tga = Gas cooler outlet temperature pV2 = Pressure at the compressor outlet [bar]

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CO2 Performance data 2

Type Cooling capacity

50 Hz
QO [W]
5 0 -5

Power consumption Pe [kW] Evaporating temperature C

-10 -15 -20

15

10

tc C
10 15
Q P Q P Q P Q P Q P

SUBCRITICAL
22450 4,85 20000 5,35 17100 5,80 13650 6,30 20350 4,45 18500 4,90 16400 5,35 13950 5,75 11000 6,20 16600 4,45 15000 4,85 13200 5,25 11100 5,65 8650 6,05 13300 4,35 11900 4,70 10300 5,10 8550 5,45 6550 5,75 10400 4,15 9150 4,50 7800 4,80 6300 5,10 4650 5,40

RKX26/31-2 CO2 T

20 25 30

24550 5,70 19850 6,25

24000 5,25 20650 5,80 16600 6,30

tga C
pV2 30 Q P

TRANSCRITICAL
75 24600 6,45 85 22000 7,20 100 21100 8,30 110 18450 9,00 125 16900 10,00 75 20900 6,55 85 18600 7,20 100 17550 8,20 110 15300 8,80 125 13900 9,70 75 17500 6,55 85 15450 7,15 100 14400 8,00 115 12750 8,80 130 11650 9,55 75 14400 6,50 90 13300 7,30 100 11500 7,80 115 10000 8,45 125 8800 8,85 75 11600 6,40 90 10450 7,10 105 8900 7,65 110 7450 7,85 110 5700 7,85 75 9050 6,20 90 7900 6,80 95 6350 6,95 95 4050 6,95 75 6750 5,90 85 5550 6,25 75 4750 5,55

35 Q
P

pV2

RKX26/31-2 CO2 T

pV2 40 Q P

45 Q
P

pV2

pV2 50 Q P

Subcritical performance data 50 Hz Relative to 10 K suction gas superheat without liquid subcooling Transcritical performance data 50 Hz Relative to 10 K suction gas superheat The performance data are indicated at a high pressure level, which is close to a optimal high pressure level. Optimal high pressure is thereby related to an ideal cyclic process. Optimal high pressure is outside of the operating limits. Performance data are indicated at maximal possible high pressure.

tc = Condensing temperature tga = Gas cooler outlet temperature pV2 = Pressure at the compressor outlet [bar]

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Technical data
Type Number of cylinders Swept volume 50 / 60 Hz Electrical data 3 Voltage Max. Max. working current power consumption 2 2 A / Y 4 4 14,3 / 8,2 40 / 23 kW 5 10,6 Starting current
(rotor locked)

Weight

Connections 5 Discharge line DV Suction line SV

Oil charge

1 m/h RKX26/31-4 CO2 T RKX26/31-2 CO2 T 6 6 2,70 / 3,30 5,40 / 6,50

A / Y 107 / 62 235 / 136

kg 68 73

mm Max. 12 Max. 12

mm Max. 12 Max. 12

Ltr. 1,0 1,0

Oil sump heater 110-240 V - 1 - 50/60 Hz (standard) PTC heater, 50-120 W, self-regulating Oil sump heater is necessary due to the high CO2 solubility in the oil.

Explanations:
1

Tolerance ( 10%) relates to the mean value of the voltage range. Other voltages and current types on request.

2 ake account of the max. operating current / max. power T consumption when designing contactors, leads and fuses. Switches: Service category AC3
3

All data are based on the mean value of the voltage range.

4 220-240 V / 380-420 V Y - 3 - 50 Hz 265-290 V / 440-480 V Y - 3 - 60 Hz

5

Cutting ring connection for steel pipes

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Scope of supply
emi-hermetic 6 cylinder radial piston compressor with drive motor S for part winding start 2- or 4 pole version 220-240 V / 380-420 V Y - 3 - 50 Hz 265-290 V / 440-480 V Y - 3 - 60 Hz Single-section compressor housing Winding protection with PTC resistor sensors and electronic motor protection unit Bock MP10 Thermal protection thermostat (PTC thermistor) IP67 il sump heater 110-240 V - 1 - 50/60 Hz, 50-120 W PTC heater self regulating O Oil charge: Bock C120E 1) Compressor safety valve high-pressure and low-pressure side apability of connecting for suction line and discharge line without shut off valves C Design in cutting ring version for steel pipes Inert gas charge 4 anti-vibration pads enclosed

1)

Also available as refill unit in 1 or 5 liter packaging

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