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Sulzer Air Start Distributor

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The air start distributor is driven from the main camshaft. The
pilot valves, one for each cylinder, are arranged radially around
a cam profile. When not in use, the pilot valve followers are held
off the cam by springs.

When an ahead start signal is given, air at 30 bar enters the

space above the servomotor piston, and passes through the
start cut off valve to actuate the pneumatic valve, which
allows air from the air start manifold to the pilot valves.
The air pushes the pilot valves against the cam, and when
each pilot valve is on the base of the cam, air can pass
through to operate the main air start valve. As the cam
pushes the pilot valve into the closed position, the line to
the main air start valve is vented

Close up of air start distributor

The Starting air distributor can be seen at the top of the picture
above the local manoeuvering stand. It is driven from a vertical shaft
via spur gears from the camshaft.

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