DEVELOPMENT OF A LIQUID ANNULAR RING TYPE OF AIR COMPRESSOR

Abstract

Procedures are described for determining the losses in a liquid annular ring type of gas compressor. The development of a new type of partial bearing is discussed as well as the calibration of a testing motor and the construction and tests of a prototype. Data from experimental runs indicated that this low-cost, smooth-running, medium-speed (3000 rpm) compressor in a 3-hp size will develop 62% isothermal efficiency and deliver 53 cu ft/min of oil-free air at 4 psi.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 1952
Accession Number
AD0006101

Entities

People

  • Darnley E. Howard
  • Stephen S. Davis

Organizations

  • Howard University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Calibration
  • Compressors
  • Construction
  • Efficiency
  • Gas Compressors
  • Pneumatic Equipment

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  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.