Abstract
A computer model of a sliding vane air compressor was used to predict the behaviour of machines having different geometries operating at different conditions. The performance parameters which were calculated by the model were the free air delivery, power input and specific capacity which is defined as the free air delivery per unit of power input.The model also included the study of the effects of Oil injection on these mentioned compressor performance parameters. The paper describes the simulation model developed incorporating an analysis Of the effects of the oil injected into the compressor on lhe thermodynamic processes taking place in the compressor cells. Studies were also performed to investigate the effects of varying the inclination of the vanes upon the compressor performance and a comparison is Inade between a dry machine and a machine injected with oil. Results are presented for a six vane machine fitted with vanes inclined in the range -30 Oto +30
Recommended Citation
Mkumbwa, M. (1998). THE SIGNIFICANCE AND EFFECTS OF OIL INJECTION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SLIDING VANE COMPRESSORS.. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 22(2), 118-230. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v22i2.280
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam