The aim of this paper is to present the numerical resolution of suction muffler configurations (by means of a tridimensional, unstructured, parallel and object oriented CFD&HT TermoFluids code (Lehmkuhl, et al. 2007) specially adapted to low Mach models (Lopez et al. 2012), coupled with the numerical resolution of the whole compressor domain (by means of a modular, unstructured and object orien...

This paper presents the theoretical and experimental investigations on the transient stress of the suspension spring in a reciprocating hermetic refrigeration compressor. The torques acting to the compressor body of a multi-cylinder compressor and the transient vibration of the compressor body are analyzed over a wide range of start and stop operations. The dynamic stresses of the suspension sp...

Connecting rod is a crucial part of the reciprocating compressor and the crankpin bearing fault of connecting rod is always the obstacle in fault diagnosis. Normally the condition monitoring of connecting rod and dynamic analysis are based on cylinder dynamic pressure monitoring which is also an important method for fault diagnosis. However, it is hard to diagnose crankpin bearing fault in real...

This paper describes a model which can simulate the dynamic behaviour 'Of a multi stage, intercooled reciprocating compressor. A mathematical model was derived for each element of such a system, accounting for entropy changes due to friction or uther irreversible processes. Numerical solution of the model was effected on a digital computer using discrete time steps and a quasi -steady approach....

Analysis of reciprocating equipment piston rod leads to nonlinear elastic-plastic deformation analysis of rod with initial imperfection under axial dynamic load. In this paper a new and effective model and analytical formulations are presented to evaluate dynamic deformation and elastic-plastic stresses of reciprocating machine piston rod. This new method has capability to account for geometric...

Besides reciprocating compressors which are the traditional working machines in refrigeration cycles a growing number of different types of rotary compressors is used especially for air conditioning purposes. In an experimental investigation various reciprocating and rotary compressors were ana lysed concerning their thermodynamic and mechanical losses. The compressors investigated are all near...

This study is an attempt to determine if there is any speed sensitive phenomenon in flapper valve operation. Valve motion is measured at various speeds in a reciprocating residential refrigerator/freezer compressor. Laser Doppler Velocimetry is used to measure the velocity of a point on the flapper at the center of the port for the suction valve. This velocity data is numerically integrated to ...

In this paper, Fluid Structure Interaction analysis is conducted to simulate moving mechanism of discharge valve and predict a failure in discharge valve in reciprocating compressor. Moving mechanism of discharge valve, opening and closing, shows impact phenomenon owing to a high velocity correspond to valve motion. The cylinder pressure is successfully validated before conducting impact analys...

Cyclic vibratory torque requirement of a Reciprocating Compressor sets in torsional vibrations in compressor motor system. Explanation of development of pulsating currents, due to vibratory motion of motor rotor is given. The pulsating currents are superimposed on steady state currents. Mathematical mod~ls for analysing torsional vibrations of the system and nett motor current due to combinatio...

A mathematical model of a reciprocating compressor is used in conjunction with a "Complex" method of optimisation to determine the "best" dimensions of a single-stage compressor to meet a prescribed duty. The mathematical procedures provide the basic compressor and valve dimensions by optimising an objective function based, in this instance, on criteria of thermodynamic performance. The conseqe...