Emerson Vilter VSS - Additional Information; Operation and Performance; General Design Requirements; Figure 3-5. Foundation with Housekeeping Pads Dimensions - Top View

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Section 3 • Installation
VSS/VSM/VSH/VSSH • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual • Emerson • 35391SD
Additional Information
Codes and Standards
Vilter
TM
followed the following codes and standards
when designing your foundation:
• ACI
• ASTM
• ASCE 7
• IBC 2006
Operation and Performance
The foundation was designed for:
• Outside environment severe exposure
• Ambient temperature -10 degrees F to 105 degrees F
• Unit weight 20,000 lbs
• RPM 3600
• Soil bearing capacity 1,500 lbs/sq.ft.
• Wind speed 120 MPH
• Exposure factor D
• Wind importance factor 1.15
• Concrete poured on and permanently cast against
the earth
General Design Requirements
The compressor foundation is designed to:
• Maintain the compressor in alignment and at proper
elevation.
• Minimize vibration and prevents its transmission to
other structures
• Provide a permanently rigid support
• Provide sufcient depth to dampen vibrations.
CENTER LINE GAS
COMPRESSION
SYSTEM
10'-0"
5'-0"
OVER ALL G.A. LENGTH + 4'-0"
Figure 3-5. Foundation with Housekeeping Pads Dimensions - Top View