These plates and photographs were generously provided by Håvard Hovdet, if you would like to discuss torpedoes, coastal defences or fortifications information please contact Håvard at  h.hovdet@yahoo.no
Translated with the help of Maciej Florek

Junkers Free Piston Compressor - Type 4 FK 115 - One of two compressors at the Herdla Torpedo Battery

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  Plate 2 - Overview
     
  Plate 3 - Exterior view
     
  Plate 4 - Plate index
     
  Plate 5 - Driving motor
     
  Plate 6 - Compressor stages 1 and 4
     
  Plate 6a - New lubricating device for stage 4
   
  Plate 7 - Compressor stages 2 and 3
     
  Plate 8 - Starting apparatus
     
  Plate 9 - Safety valve
     
  Plate 10 - Pressure sustaining valve
   
  Plate 11 - Fuel pump and injector
     
  Plate 11a - Float housing with friction filter - new construction
     
  Plate 12 - Cooling water pump
   
  Plate 13 -Cooling system
     
  Plate 14 - Check valve
     
  Plate 15 - Oil apparatus
     
  Plate 16a - New lubricating arrangement for stage 1 and 4/2 and 3
   
  Plate 17 - Air pressure gauge and air lines
     
  Plate 18 - Starting air path


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