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Roots Turbo Blower * Innovation that will blow you away

New generation technology from a company with a proven history GE Energy provides innovative technology for air and gas handling solutions for industry. Since 1929, we have manufactured Roots centrifugal compressors; this deep experience enables us to offer technologywith low total cost of ownership and high performance integrity. Today we are proud to apply that heritage to a turbo blower, with innovative air-foil bearing design and efcient high speed motor technology. Our new technology is proven in a power range of 600 kW (800HP) down to 22.5kW (30HP). We performance test every package...

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A Reputation for Dependable Performance GE Energy Delivers Reliability In 1854, the Roots brothers discovered the positive displacement blower technology. Since then, customers have depended on Roots technology for blower and compressor innovation and performance. Fully integrated system air cooled up to 112.5kW (150HP) and closed loop liquid cooled from 600kW (800HP) to 150kW (200HP) Extensive factory cycle testing for proven reliability Rated for duty at 55°C (130°F) ambient air conditions Package noise containment to 75 dBA (free field) with virtually no package vibration Self contained...

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Roots Turbo Blower - Innovation that Field proven, bump type Air Foil Bearing Featuring a next generation, bump-type air foil bearing design, the Roots Turbo blower delivers greater stability and load bearing capacity compared to leaf-type air foil bearings. ■ Simple and proven design requires no lubrication or oil Non-contacting elements during normal operation Extensive factory cycle testing for proven reliability Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor The Roots Turbo Blower features a PMSM that delivers greater efficiency through a wider turndown range. ■ Increased efficiency at off-design...

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at will blow you away Integral Drive Train The turbo blower features an integral air-end to eliminate losses in the transfer of power from the PMSM to the air-end. ■ Turndown capabilities from 100% to 40%, while holding constant pressure Backward-leaning blades increase efficiency and turndown capabilities of the package High surge margin and wide flow range allow for greater surge stability 5-Axis CNC-milled impeller originating from a single aluminum forging Package Cooling The Roots Turbo Blower features integral cooling systems: both air and liquid, to allow for greater heat dissipation...

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Pressure (PSIG) Flow (SCFM) Roots Turbo Blower Performance Map

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Dimensions Frame Sizes

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