Evaluation of Various Rotary Mechanisms for Potential as High-Pressure Shipboard Compressors.

Abstract

The suitability of a number of rotary mechanisms for potential use as 200-atmosphere (3000 pounds per square inch) oil-free shipboard air compressors was investigated. The structural, operational, and manufacturing limitations were analyzed and the expected efficiencies calculated. The Zimmern single-screw compressor appears to be a feasible and technically attractive candidate, especially if water-lubricated bearings are employed. All other mechanisms were judged to be unsuitable for the required service or to require the development of technology well beyond that which is now available. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA041796

Entities

People

  • David W Taylor
  • William Thelen

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Air Temperature
  • Centrifugal Compressors
  • Compression
  • Compressors
  • Energy Transfer
  • Equations
  • Fabrication
  • Flow Rate
  • Fluids
  • Friction
  • Geometry
  • High Pressure
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Rotary Compressors
  • Test And Evaluation

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