Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics CLO.2/PLO.

Experiment No.12
Title:
Investigation of air compressor characteristics;
a. Value of n in poly-tropic law
b. Indicated power input
c. Heat absorbed by cooling water in intercooler and after cooler
d. Shaft power
e. Mechanical efficiency of compressor
f. Motor Efficiency
g. Overall efficiency
h. Volumetric efficiency

Objective:
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Equipment:

Fig. 12.1: Air Compressor Study Unit

Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics CLO.2/PLO.4

Introduction:
What is Compressor? Describe its classifications with their usage;
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Describe the single stage and multi-stage reciprocating compression:

Single stage compression;

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Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics CLO.2/PLO.4

Muti-stage Compression;
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Advantage;
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What is Inter-cooler? Describe its advantage in multistage compression;

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Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics CLO.2/PLO.4

Process Flow Diagram;

Fig: Schematic Flow Diagram of Reciprocating Air Compressor

Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics CLO.2/PLO.4

Procedure:
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Safety measurements;
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Precautions:
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Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics CLO.2/PLO.4

1. Observations and Calculations:

P1 bar
P2 bar
P3 bar
P4 bar
P5 bar
T1 °C
T2 °C
T3 °C
T4 °C
T5 °C
T6 °C
T7 °C
T8 °C
T9 °C
T10 °C
T11 °C
T12 °C
TQ Nm
N RPM
PWR W
DP
Venturi1 Pa
DP
Venturi2 Pa
FI1 LPM
FI2 LPM
FI3 LPM
Lab Worksheet Course Title: Thermodynamics CLO.2/PLO.4

Results and Data Analysis:

Calculate the following parameters
a. Value of n1 1st stage and n2 2nd stage in poly-tropic law
b. Indicated power input of 1 st stage and 2nd stage
c. Heat absorbed by cooling water in intercooler and after cooler
d. Motor Shaft power
e. Mechanical efficiency of compressor
f. Motor Efficiency
g. Overall efficiency
h. Volumetric efficiency

Applications:
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