At present, two-stage centrifugal compressors based on air bearing and high-speed motor technology are widely used in automotive hydrogen fuel cells. The low-pressure stage high-pressure of the compressor directly connected through an interstage pipeline, thus structure pipeline has important influence aerodynamic performance compressor. In this work, a with three different pipelines were inves...

For a hermetic reciprocating compressor of the household refrigerator, it is not economic to set a separate oil pump, because of cost and space demands. Its oil supply system is mainly promoted by a reed pump and the spiral groove on the shaft. When the compressor is operating, the oil climbs up the inner wall of the reed pump because of the centrifugal force. The height to which the oil could ...

The use of abradable and rub tolerant polymer seals to reduce leakage between rotating and stationary members in centrifugal compressors and steam turbines has increased over the years. Abradable materials such as mica-filled tetrafluoroethylene (TFE), nickel graphite, and aluminum alloy containing silicon/polyester are the most commonly used and have gained acceptance in the marketplace. This ...

The performance of air conditioner and the reliability of compressor could be reduced, if the refrigerant gas is discharged from compressor with excessive lubricating oil. Thus, the study of the reduction of the oil circulation rate in the compressor is required to resolve the problem. In this paper, five feasible approaches to decrease the oil circulation rate were confirmed by experiment. the...

In recent years, several research activities have been conducted to develop knowledge in analysis, design and optimization of compressor anti-surge control system. Since the anti-surge control testing on a full-scale compressor is limited to possible consequences of failure, and also the experimental facility can be expensive to set up control strategies and logic, design process often involves...

Torsional vibration problems continue to occur in reciprocating engine and compressor installations. This is due in part to the fact that reciprocating equipment can produce significantly more torsional excitation than rotating machinery such as turbines, centrifugal compressors, and centrifugal pumps. The purpose of this tutorial is to raise awareness of torsional vibration problems that can o...