superfisch
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Hi there,
I have an old Bauer Capitano C3E from 1981 that is working but has to be serviced (oil, filter,...). I´thinking on some modifications:
1) Reducing speed from 1300RPM to 650RPM by replacing electric engine in order to reduce heat producement and noise
2) Adding some additional gas cooler between cooling pipe after 3rd stage and P21 triplex
3) Mounting in a housing to reduce noise level - cooling will not be affected much because of housin design
My questions: Did anybody do such modifications? Is it generally bad to reduce RPM - I´m thinking on bigger Bauer blocks like K15 that are operated between 500 and 1200 RPM? Intercooling device will be some additional pipes that are ventet by cool fresh air from outside. Are there some things that have to be considered during modification?
I have an old Bauer Capitano C3E from 1981 that is working but has to be serviced (oil, filter,...). I´thinking on some modifications:
1) Reducing speed from 1300RPM to 650RPM by replacing electric engine in order to reduce heat producement and noise
2) Adding some additional gas cooler between cooling pipe after 3rd stage and P21 triplex
3) Mounting in a housing to reduce noise level - cooling will not be affected much because of housin design
My questions: Did anybody do such modifications? Is it generally bad to reduce RPM - I´m thinking on bigger Bauer blocks like K15 that are operated between 500 and 1200 RPM? Intercooling device will be some additional pipes that are ventet by cool fresh air from outside. Are there some things that have to be considered during modification?