In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Rotary Vane Compressor 2. Screw Compressor 3. Roots Blower (Lose Type). Rotary Vane Compressor: Rotary Vane compressor is also called as 'sliding vane compressor'. It consists of a rotor eccentrically housed in the casing. Rotor has several radial slots in it, each housing a spring loaded vane. These vanes are made of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Compressor 2. Classification of Compressors 3. Performance Characteristics 4. Limitations. Meaning of Compressor: Compressor is a device which compresses air/gases or vapours from low pressure to high pressure. It needs external energy input in the form of work. Out of the total work input to the compressor, some work is [...]
In this article we will discus about:- 1. Construction and Principle of Operation of Centrifugal Compressor 2. Velocity Diagrams of a Centrifugal Compressor 3. Work Requirement (Euler's Work) 4. Slip Factor 5. Pressure Ratio of Compression 6. Influence of Impeller Blade Geometry 7. Influence of Compressor Geometry on the Performance 8. Pre-Whir 9. Losses. Contents: Construction and Principle of Operation [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Axial Flow Compressor 2. Construction and Principle of Operation 3. Velocity Triangle 4. Degree of Reaction 5. Efficiency 6. Losses 7. Performance. Contents: Introduction to Axial Flow Compressor Construction and Principle of Operation of Axial Flow Compressor Velocity Triangle of Axial Flow Compressors Degree of Reaction of Axial Flow Compressor [...]