Engineering Thermodynamics (Paperback)

Gas Compressors
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter you should be able to
LO 18.1 Define the function of gas compressor and understand its types and
applications
LO 18.2 Explain adiabatic, polytropic and isothermal work on a reversible work of compression
LO 18.3 Describe the arrangement and work transfer in a single-stage reciprocating air compressor
LO 18.4 Calculate the volumetric efficiency expression and know its various controlling parameters
LO 18.5 Explain the details of using multi-stage compression and its preference over single stage
LO 18.6
Discuss the pressure-volume diagram for an air motor
LO 18.7
Classify the rotary compressor and discuss the comparison between their principles and operations