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    Test On Reciprocating Air Compressor

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    This document provides instructions for conducting a performance test on a two-stage reciprocating air compressor to determine its volumetric efficiency. The test involves measuring the actual and theoretical air volumes compressed using formulas that factor in readings from a reservoir, U-tube manometer, pressure gauges and timing revolutions of an energy meter. Readings are recorded in a tabulation and used to calculate the volumetric efficiency. The test aims to evaluate the compressor's volumetric efficiency under varying pressure conditions.

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    This document provides instructions for conducting a performance test on a two-stage reciprocating air compressor to determine its volumetric efficiency. The test involves measuring the actual and theoretical air volumes compressed using formulas that factor in readings from a reservoir, U-tube manometer, pressure gauges and timing revolutions of an energy meter. Readings are recorded in a tabulation and used to calculate the volumetric efficiency. The test aims to evaluate the compressor's volumetric efficiency under varying pressure conditions.

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    This document provides instructions for conducting a performance test on a two-stage reciprocating air compressor to determine its volumetric efficiency. The test involves measuring the actual and theoretical air volumes compressed using formulas that factor in readings from a reservoir, U-tube manometer, pressure gauges and timing revolutions of an energy meter. Readings are recorded in a tabulation and used to calculate the volumetric efficiency. The test aims to evaluate the compressor's volumetric efficiency under varying pressure conditions.

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    Test On Reciprocating Air Compressor

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    This document provides instructions for conducting a performance test on a two-stage reciprocating air compressor to determine its volumetric efficiency. The test involves measuring the actual and theoretical air volumes compressed using formulas that factor in readings from a reservoir, U-tube manometer, pressure gauges and timing revolutions of an energy meter. Readings are recorded in a tabulation and used to calculate the volumetric efficiency. The test aims to evaluate the compressor's volumetric efficiency under varying pressure conditions.

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    TEST ON RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR

    Ex No. : Date:

    Aim :
    To conduct performance test on a two stage reciprocating compressor and to determine the volumetric efficiency.

    Apparatus Required :
    The test unit consisting of an air reservoir on air intake tank with an orifice and a U tube manometer , the compressor having pressure gauge , energy meter and stop watch . Specification : Compressor Model : 2 stage reciprocating =...... mm =...... mm

    Diameter of low pressure piston Diameter of high pressure piston

    Stoke =...... mm Speed =...... rpm Tank Capacity =...... litres Motor Capacity =...... HP

    Formula Used :
    Volumetric Efficiency = Va Vt x 100

    Where : Va - actual volume of air compressor Vt -Theoretical volume of air Actual volume of air compressed (Va) Va = Cd x A x (2gh) m3 / sec Cd - Coefficient of discharge of orifice A - Orifice area in m2 = d2 4 H - Air head causing flow H = h x water = m of oil oil x 100 h = ( h1 ~ h2 ) cm of water

    Tabulation :
    S.No Reservoir U tube manometer reading Pressure h1 h2 h = (h1 h2) cm gauge reading P kgf/cm2 Time for 5 revolutions of energy meter (sec)

    water air

    = = =

    1000 kg/m3 1.162 kg/m3 at 30C 1.6 x 1000 = 13.79 m of water 1.16 x 100 h1 ~ h2 cm of water 1000 kg/m3 1.173 kg/m3 at 29 C

    H w oil Theoretical Volume of air , VT =

    = = =

    D2LN 4 x 60

    m3/s

    D - Diameter of piston 0.7 m L - Stroke length 0.085 m N - Speed 850 rpm Isothermal Va x 100 Vt Va - Actual volume of air compressor VT - Theoretical volume of air x - No of revolutions 5 Emc Energy meter constant 200 rev/hr t time for 5 rev in seconds Compressor output = a x Va KW 1000 Pa Atmospheric Pressure = 1 bar = 1 x 105 N / m2 Va Actual volume of air ( m3 / s ) C- Compression ratio = gauge pressure + Atmospheric pressure

    Procedure :
    Close the outlet valve. Fill up the manometer with water up to half level. Start the compressor and observe the pressure developing slowly. At a particular test , pressure outlet valve is opened slowly and adjuster so that pressure in tank and maintained constant . Observe the following reading time taken for 5 revolution of energy meter disc.

    Graph :

    Thus performance test on a two stage reciprocating air compressor is conducted is also found .

    vol

    Result :
    Pressure I/P Power

    so (%)

    vol (%)

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