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9000
100% rotor diameter
8000
50% rotor diameter
Suction volume flow (m 3 /h) 6000
7000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
32 48 65
Male rotor tip speed (m/s)
FIG. 6.23 Volume versus speed for oil flooded screw compressors.

FIG. 6.24 Power and torque versus tip speed for dry screw compressors.

FIG. 6.25 Power and torque versus tip speed for oil flooded screw compressors.