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Technical
The talk by Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic, FREng on emerging technologies in compressors and their systems is now available from the website.
View the recording to hear about strategies to reduce leakage losses in oil-free screw compressors, a critical factor in improving energy efficiency and performance, while examining the potential of novel tip seals and discharge valves to enhance compressor reliability and output.
A paper of the presentation is also available from the IOR technical library.
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