NOW MODIFIED
November 1st 2003

CompAir has modified its gas boost compressor range to ensure compliance with the EU atex directive that became mandatory on 1 July. The new system uses the companys vane regulated speed gas compressors and is designed to take advantage of the increase in demand for chp systems in the UK. Using a sparkproof electric motor, all of the electrical contact gear has been located in a separate steel enclosure that can be remotely located outside the Zone 2 classified area. All electrical connections from the compressor to the starter pass through an intrinsically safe barrier, eliminating the potential for sparks within a Zone 2 area. CompAir developed GBC technology in partnership with Bowman Power Systems. The latter specialises in the development of co-generation systems based on micro turbine generators and focuses on supplying chp systems where exhaust heat is recovered to provide hot water or air conditioning.

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