ShareWhy there's no such thing as a "compression ratio".
Author(s) : BARR R. M.
Type of article: Article
Summary
The author points out that the term "compression ratio" is used correctly in internal combustion engine design, where the ratio between inlet volume and the volume at the end of compression is designed for combustion of a fuel. In a refrigeration compressor it is more reasonable to use the term "pressure ratio", the discharge pressure divided by the inlet pressure. He expands on the importance of keeping head and valve clearance to a minimum, and warning against using a refrigerant compressor for air where the pressure produced can reach oil and air combustion levels. D.W.H.
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- Original title: Why there's no such thing as a "compression ratio".
- Record ID : 1995-0877
- Languages: English
- Source: Air Cond. Heat. Refrig. News - vol. 192 - n. 7
- Publication date: 1994/06/13
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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- Themes: Compressors
- Keywords: Terminology; Compression system; Engine; Compressor
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