Thermal analysis of a hermetic reciprocating compressor.

Summary

The article presents a computational procedure for the steady-state thermal analysis of a hermetic reciprocating compressor. The machine is subdivided into six parts (shell, compressor body, suction muffler, suction chamber, discharge chamber, discharge line). The energy balance based on the first law is established for each component and for the overall system to obtain the temperature distribution inside the machine and the heat flow rates exchanged. The results of the simulation are compared against the experimental measurements carried out on commercial units operating with isobutane and R134a.

Details

  • Original title: Thermal analysis of a hermetic reciprocating compressor.
  • Record ID : 1997-0220
  • 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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