Elmo Rietschle L-BV7 - Manual (Page 6)

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Glossary
1 Glossary
In these instructions the following technical terms with the specified meaning are used:
Designation: Definition:
Vacuum pump
Machine for generating a vacuum.
Compressor
Machine for generating a gauge pressure.
Machine
Here: Vacuum pump or compressor.
Unit for extracting, transporting and compressing gases and/or vapors, as well as
for generating vacuum and gauge pressure. Here the drive is not considered part
of the machine.
Pump-motor unit
Unit consisting of a machine and a drive motor.
Machine set
Two or more machines that are interconnected with couplings and mounted on a
common base frame.
Driving side;
D side
Side of the machine on which the drive is connected.
Non-driving side;
N side
Side of the machine on which no drive is connected.
Inlet pressure
Pressure of the pumped gases/vapors on the inlet connection of the machine.
Discharge pressure;
Compression pressure
Pressure of the pumped gases/vapors at the discharge connection of the machine.
Test pressure
Pressure to which the machine is subjected when testing for leaks.
Qualified personnel
Persons who, based on their training, experience and instruction, as well as their
knowledge of the pertinent standards, regulations, accident protection regulations
and operating conditions, are capable of carrying out certain tasks (e.g. start-up,
operation, maintenance, repair) and can recognize and avoid possible dangers in
the process. The required knowledge includes a knowledge of first aid and of the
on-site emergency equipment.
These persons must be authorized by the person responsible for system safety to
perform the required tasks.