Inventors:
Jeffrey J. Hritz - Baldwin PA, US
Assignee:
WABTEC HOLDING CORP. - Wilmerding PA
International Classification:
G05D 23/00, F28F 13/12, G05B 15/00, B23P 19/04
US Classification:
165287, 165121, 700275, 29700
Abstract:
A temperature management system for an air compressor includes a plurality of cooling fans coupled to an intercooler of the air compressor; an electrical relay comprising a coil and contacts operated by the coil; and a temperature switch coupled to the coil of the electrical relay. The contacts are located between the cooling fans and an electrical power supply. The temperature switch opens at a temperature above a predetermined temperature at a high pressure inlet of a high pressure stage of the air compressor, thereby closing the contacts of the electrical relay which applies power to the cooling fans.