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Compressor Basics
Compressor Basics
Refrigeration Basics
Expansion Device
Condenser
Low Temperature
High Pressure
Liquid
High Temperature
High Pressure Gas Evaporator
Low Temperature
Low Pressure Gas
Compressor
Different Terminologies Used
Low-Pressure Applications
– The application in which the suction pressure is in the range of
0-10 PSIG with an equivalent evaporation of -30 to -14 C .
– Generally used for low-pressure applications like Deep freezer.
Medium-Pressure Applications
– The application in which the suction pressure is in the range of
17 - 40 PSIG with an equivalent evaporation of -15 to +15 C
– Generally used for low-pressure applications like bottle coolers.
Fixed Vane
Rotating Vane
Reciprocating Compressor
A B C D A
Interior Of The Compressor
Crank Case / Body Cylinder Head
Suction Muffler
Shaft Rotor
Stator
Discharge
Tube
Oil Puck-Up
Mounting Spring Tube
Cont…
Shell
Discharge Muffler
Suction Tube
Shock-Loop
Process Tube
Components Of Compressors
Crank Case
Cont…
Crank Shaft
Cont…
Connecting Rod
Cont…
Piston
Cont…
Valve Plate Assembly
General Material Specs Of Compressor Part
Component Material
Mechanical Efficiency
– L/D Ratio
– Bearing Characteristics
– Piston Fit Selection
– Surface Finish
Cont…
Electrical Efficiency
– Electric Circuits
– Material Grade Of Lamination
– Lamination Thickness
– Motor Thermal Loading
– Voltage Range
– Lamination Selection
Effect Of Various Parameters On
Compressor Performance
Volumetric Efficiency
– Clearance Volume Because Of Gasket Selection
And Discharge Port
– Suction And Discharge Valve Stiffness / Valve
Losses
– Suction Gas Superheat
– Suction And Discharge Gas Pressure Drop
Mechanical Efficiency
– L/D Ratio
– Bearing Characteristics
– Piston Fit Selection
– Surface Finish
Effect Of Clearance Volume
Evaporating Temp. (-)23.3°C* (-)30°C*
BTU/CC 82 88 97 46 47.1 68
Suction Superheat
72 64 48
Temperature
Load Fluctuation
Advanced Methods
– Cylinder Unloading/ Valve Action
– Variable Speed Compressors
– Bypass Technologies
– Variable Compression Process
Cylinder Unloading/ Valve Action
Most Compressor Types Are Dependent On Valves To Regulate
Compression