Roots blower

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:smartphone
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Roots-type supercharger
gptkbp:application wastewater treatment
internal combustion engines
HVAC systems
vacuum systems
pneumatic conveying
gptkbp:category compressor
Tesla Supercharger
blower
gptkbp:component gears
housing
rotors
shafts
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:feature high reliability
constant flow rate
low pressure ratio
oil-free air delivery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roots blower
gptkbp:introducedIn 1860
gptkbp:inventedBy Francis Roots
Philander Roots
gptkbp:marketedAs Roots Blower Company
gptkbp:material gptkb:steel
aluminum
cast iron
gptkbp:namedAfter Roots brothers
gptkbp:patent 1860
gptkbp:principle positive displacement
gptkbp:relatedTo centrifugal compressor
Lysholm screw compressor
rotary lobe pump
gptkbp:usedFor industrial applications
air delivery
supercharging engines
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:EMD_567B
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5