Spool compressor tip seal design considerations

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Abstract

The rotary spool compressor is a novel compressor type which combines various aspects of rotary and reciprocating devices. The tip seal of this compressor is a dynamic sealing element which should be well understood for maximum performance. An analysis which combines the hydrodynamic film theory balanced with the tip seal dynamics is presented. This model is explored over a variety of tip seal radii, widths, and mechanical spring rates. The experimental volumetric efficiency of a prototype compressor with various seal radii and mechanical spring rates is compared against the model predicted results and shows similar trends.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInstitution of Mechanical Engineers - 8th International Conference on Compressors and Their Systems
PublisherWoodhead Publishing
Pages341-351
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9781782421696
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event8th International Conference on Compressors and Their Systems 2013 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: Sep 9 2013Sep 10 2013

Publication series

NameInstitution of Mechanical Engineers - 8th International Conference on Compressors and Their Systems

Other

Other8th International Conference on Compressors and Their Systems 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period9/9/139/10/13

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications

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