CFD for Positive Displacement Compressors
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چکیده
CFD has become a buzz word in all sectors and many industries, while the positive displacement compressor industries are rather slow in embracing it. The paper examines whether it is because positive displacement compressors were considered as basically thermodynamic devices or due to the inherent challenges for application. The paper discusses the need for CFD and it’s current status in general, and with reference to positive displacement compressors in particular. The benefits and risks involved in using CFD are also presented.
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