[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 24]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR204.55-3]



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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

 

         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 204_NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT--Table of 

Contents

 

                   Subpart B_Portable Air Compressors

 

Sec.  204.55-3  Configuration identification.



    (a) A separate compressor configuration shall be determined by each 

combination of the following parameters:



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    (1) The compressor type (screw, sliding vane, etc.).

    (2) Number of compressor stages.

    (3) Maximum pressure (psi).

    (4) Air intake system of compressor:

    (i) Number of filters;

    (ii) Type of filters.

    (5) The engine system:

    (i) Number of cylinders and configuration (L-6, V-8, V-12);

    (ii) Displacement;

    (iii) Horsepower;

    (iv) Full load rpm.

    (6) Type cooling system, e.g., air cooled, water cooled.

    (7) Fan:

    (i) Diameter;

    (ii) Maximum fan rpm.

    (8) The compressor enclosure:

    (i) Height, length, and width;

    (ii) Acoustic material manufacturer, type, part number.

    (9) The induction system (engine):

    (i) Natural;

    (ii) Turbocharged.

    (10) The muffler:

    (i) Manufacturer;

    (ii) Manufacturer part number;

    (iii) Quantity of mufflers used;

    (11) Category parameters listed at Sec.  204.55-2.