Compressors increase refrigerant pressure and temperature in a refrigeration cycle. Types include reciprocating, scroll, screw, and centrifugal, selected based on capacity and efficiency requirements.
Governing FormulaW_comp = m_dot * (h_out - h_in)
Knowledge Check
10 Questions
1.What is the primary purpose of compressors?
2.Which practice improves reliability when analyzing compressors?
3.What is a common engineering concern in compressors?
4.Why are psychrometric properties used in compressors?
5.What should be compared when validating a compressors result?
6.What can happen when system parameters are poorly selected in compressors?
7.Which engineering habit is important when documenting compressors?
8.What does higher system efficiency usually indicate in compressors?
9.Why should physical engineering judgment still be applied to compressors results?
10.Which factor can most directly affect the performance of compressors?