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A simplified computational fluid dynamics model for the suction process of reciprocating compressors.

Number: pap. 1276

Author(s) : PEREIRA E. L. L., SANTOS C. J., DESCHAMPS C. J., et al.

Summary

The suction process in reciprocating compressors is strongly affected by the valve dynamics and the pulsating flow throughout the suction muffler. This paper describes a simplified computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model to simulate the flow through the muffler, suction valve and a small region inside the cylinder. The proposed method is applied to predict the suction process of a small reciprocating compressor and its adequacy is compared with a more time elaborate model in terms of accuracy, computation cost and usability.

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  • Original title: A simplified computational fluid dynamics model for the suction process of reciprocating compressors.
  • Record ID : 30006990
  • Languages: English
  • Source: 2012 Purdue Conferences. 21st International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
  • Publication date: 2012/07/16

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