HW 1500-DC Water Cooled Compressors
Product details
DC Power for Naval Applications: Powered by a specialized DC electric motor, making it uniquely suitable for submarines and naval vessels with direct current power grids.
Ultimate Environmental Hardening: Designed for environments where air cooling is impossible, featuring a Fresh/Seawater Cooling System and compliance with MIL-S-901D Impact Tests.
High-Capacity Performance: Delivers a massive free air delivery of 1400 l/min at a working pressure of 250 bar.
Corrosion Resistance: Engineered with stainless steel intercooler heat exchangers and cathodic protection to ensure longevity despite exposure to harsh saltwater conditions.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Equipped with a full suite of analog gauges including stage pressure, oil pressure, and cooling water pressure gauges for immediate visual status checks.
Advanced Lubrication: Features a pressurized lubrication system with an oil pump, oil filter, and oil pressure switch, essential for heavy-duty continuous operation.
HW 1500-DC Water Cooled Compressors
The HW 1500-DC is a specialized water-cooled high-pressure compressor designed for the most rigorous military and industrial applications. It is particularly tailored for the Navy (surface ships and submarines) where DC power is utilized and air cooling is insufficient.
The unit features a 4-stage compression system cooled by fresh or seawater, protected by cathodic systems and stainless steel components. Compliance with military impact standards and a fully instrumented design ensures this compressor performs reliably in the hardest environments.
Model Variant: HW 1500 DC
Working Pressure: 250 bar (3625 psi).
Free Air Delivery (FAD): 1400 l/min (84 m³/h / 49.5 cfm).
Motor Power: 36 kW / 27 Hp (Values as listed in source table).
Speed: 705 rpm.
Compressor Design: 4 Stages.
Weight: 1550 kg.
Standard Features & Configuration
Cooling: Fresh/Seawater Cooling System; Intercooler Heat Exchangers (Stainless); Cathodic Protection.
Separation: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Stage Water Separator.
Safety & Compliance: Compliance with MIL-S-901D Impact Test; Safety Valve for Each Stage; Check Valve.
Lubrication: Oil Pump; Oil Filter; Oil Pressure Switch.
Instrumentation: Stage Pressure Gauges, Oil Pressure Gauges, Cooling Water Pressure Gauges.
Automation: Automatic Start / Stop; Automatic Drain; Water Pressure Switch.
Structure: Electrostatic Painted Chassis with Shock Mounts.
Optional Equipment
AC-DC Motor Option.
Purifier for Breathing Air Applications.