Project Scope 

To design, build, and test a prototype for the  Inlet Guide Vane control mechanism for Danfoss Turbocor state of the art HVAC and refrigeration compressors.

The redesign of the Inlet Guide Vanes (IGV) mechanical system implementation is one which will eliminate the use of a cam mechanism for the opening and closing of the fins.  Our main goal is to emphasize attention to alternate means of mechanical or electrical type systems suitable for the substitution of the actual cam system.  

The existing IGV assembly has a small failure rate, due to toggle position, but is extremely sensitive to manufacturing tolerance. The drive housing has a very small tolerance for the assembly to the aluminum casing. This is due to the motor and worm gear assembly which require very low tolerances for the worm gear to meet with the drive housing properly.

The redesigning of the new mechanism must meet the following criterion: