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The document contains information about several air compressor systems, including: 1) A single-stage compressor with a pressure ratio of 1.28, volumetric efficiency of 85%, and indicated work of 178.4 kJ/kg. 2) A single-stage compressor requiring 382 kW of power input at a delivery pressure of 8 bar and cooling rate of 58.3 kW. 3) A two-stage compressor with an intercooler, total indicated power of 57.5 kW, and intercooling rate of 21.4 kW.

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December 2011 (See Also March 2011)

The document contains information about several air compressor systems, including: 1) A single-stage compressor with a pressure ratio of 1.28, volumetric efficiency of 85%, and indicated work of 178.4 kJ/kg. 2) A single-stage compressor requiring 382 kW of power input at a delivery pressure of 8 bar and cooling rate of 58.3 kW. 3) A two-stage compressor with an intercooler, total indicated power of 57.5 kW, and intercooling rate of 21.4 kW.

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Class1 Heat Air Compressors Question 8

December 2011 (see also March 2011)


At the beginning of compression in a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, the air
is at a pressure of 0.99 bar and a temperature of 15oC. The delivery valve opens at a pressure of
5.8 bar. The delivery temperature is 151oC. The bore diameter and stroke length are 0.28 and 0.30 m
respectively. The clearance volume is 5% of the swept volume and the compressor runs at 400 r.p.m.

a) Sketch the cycle on a pressure ~ volume diagram (2)


b) Determine EACH of the following
i) the index of compression 1.28 (4)
ii) the volumetric efficiency 85% (3)
iii) the indicated work per kg of air 178.4kJ (3)
iv) the free air capacity in m3/min, given that free air conditions are 1.013 bar and
25oC 6.35 m3/min (4)
Note: For air, R = 0.287 kJ/kg K.

October 2011
A single stage, single acting air compressor is used to charge a large air bottle. The bore diameter is
850 mm and the stroke length is 1000mm. The clearance volume is 0.05 m3 and the index of
compression and expansion is 1.31. The mechanical efficiency is 89%. Suction pressure and
temperature are 1.02 bar and 27oC respectively. The compressor runs at 200 revs/min.

a) Determine for a delivery pressure of 8 bar, EACH of the following:

(i) the power input required 382 kW (7)


(ii) the rate of jacket cooling 58.3kW (3)

b) Explain why the mass flow rate of air alters as the delivery pressure rises. (2)
c) Determine the maximum delivery pressure which this compressor can achieve from the given
suction conditions. 27.46 bar (4)

Note: for air, R = 0.287 kJ/kg K and cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K.

July 2011
The free air capacity of a reciprocating air compressor is 12m3/min. Free air, and suction pressure
and temperature are 1.02 bar and 32oC respectively. The delivery pressure is 12 bar. Compression is
carried out in two stages with perfect intercooling. The stage pressure ratios are equal. The index of
compression and expansion is 1.27.

a) Sketch the p ~ V diagram for the compressor (3)


b) Determine EACH of the following
i) the total indicated power 57.5kW (7)
ii) the rate of intercooling 21.4kW (2)
iii) the isothermal efficiency 87.4% (4)
Note: for air, R = 0.287 kJ/kg K and cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K.

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Class1 Heat Air Compressors Question 8

December 2010
(a) Sketch the p-V diagram for a two stage reciprocating air compressor, indicating the area(s)
which represent the work saved by intercooling. (4)

(b) In a two stage reciprocating air compressor, the LP suction pressure is 0.95 bar and the HP
delivery pressure is 11 bar. The LP suction temperature is 303 K. The index of compression
and expansion is 1.3. The intercooling is perfect, and the stage pressure ratios are in
geometric progression.

Determine EACH of the following


i) the indicated work per kg of air 246.1kJ/kg (4)
ii) the heat removed in the intercooler per kg of air 99.5kJ/kg (2)
iii) the work saved per kg of air by intercooling 40.2kJ/kg (3)
iv) the isothermal efficiencies, with and without intercooling 86.6% / 74.4% (3)
Note: for air, R = 0.287 kJ/kg K and cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K.

October 2010
A reciprocating air compressor is to be used to compress methane (CH4) which enters at a
temperature of 300K and a pressure of 0.95 bar. For safety reasons, the temperature of the methane is
not to exceed 400 K. The index of compression is 1.3.

Determine EACH of the following:


(a) the specific gas constant R for methane 0.519k/kg (2)
(b) the maximum pressure which can safely be achieved in a single stage 3.3 bar (2)
(c) the volumetric efficiency of the single stage machine if the clearance volume is 4.5%
of the swept volume 92.8% (3)
(d) the maximum pressure which can be safely attained using two stages with perfect
intercooling 11.5 bar (3)
(e) the isothermal efficiency of the two stage machine 86.3% (6)
Note: atomic mass relationships: H = 1, C = 12
The universal gas constant is 8.314 kJ/kmol K

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Class1 Heat Air Compressors Question 8

July 2009
An ideal three stage reciprocating air compressor is designed for minimum power requirements
and has perfect intercooling. The inlet pressure and temperature are 1 bar and 18oC respectively
and the delivery pressure is 15 bar. The index of compression and expansion is 1.3 and the
clearance volume of the low pressure cylinder is 5% of the swept volume. The bore of the low
pressure cylinder is 450mm and the stroke is 300mm.
Determine EACH of the following:
(a) the interstage pressures 2.466 bar / 6.08 bar (3)
(b) the volume induced in litres per rev 45.3ltr (3)
(c) the temperature and volume of the air delivered from the compressor358.4K/3.72l (4)
(d) the specific work done 251.42kJ/kg (3)
(e) the heat removed from by the intercoolers per kg of air 135.47kJ/kg (3)

Note: for air, R = 0.287 kJ/kg K and cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K.

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