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A new technique to measure experimental pressure diagrams of reciprocating compressors.

Author(s) : MEINERS W. G., ZHOU W., KIM J.

Summary

An experimentally obtained pressure-volume diagram is of special significance to compressor engineers. In such experiments, the measurements of valve opening instants are used as reference signals to set the absolute level of the cylinder pressure signal. These valve signal measurements have typically been measured using proximity sensors. However, the original valve system often has to be modified significantly to accomodate the installation of the proximity probes in small fractional horsepower compressors. This modification deteriorates the accuracy of the measurement. In the work, a new measurement technique is applied to detect the valve opening instances accurately.

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  • Original title: A new technique to measure experimental pressure diagrams of reciprocating compressors.
  • Record ID : 1997-1414
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Proceedings of the 1996 International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
  • Publication date: 1996/07/23
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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