1.

Objective
The aim of the experiment is to measure the performance of a single stage compressor and
plot graphs to compare to those of the manufacturer.
2. Apparatus
Two Stage compressor unit.

3. Procedure
 The selector switch was moved to the “single stage run” position. The speed control was
adjusted to give the compressor speed of about 1200rpm.
 The tank was allowed to pressurize up to the desired pressure. The needle valve on the tank
was adjusted to keep the reservoir at that pressure.
 The system was allowed to run for few minutes in order for the temperature to stabilize. The
necessary readings were taken.
 Steps 3 and 4 were reapited for various reservoir pressures.
 Curves of : volumetric efficiency vs delivery pressure
: Free air delivery vs delivery pressure
: Power absorbed vs delivery pressure were plotted.

4. Data

Sample calculations

𝑛−1
𝑇2 𝑇2 𝑛
=( )
𝑇1 𝑇1
 𝑇2
𝑛 − 1 log⁡(𝑇1
=
𝑛 𝑃
log⁡( 2
𝑃1

399
𝑛 − 1 log⁡(306)
=
𝑛 300
log⁡( )
99.2
1
𝑛=
0.7601973132

n=1.315

Torque
30P 30×1627
T= = = 6.532Nm
πN π×2382

Compressor speed at 300KPa

2.32 Motor⁡speed
=
1 Compressor⁡speed
2382
Compressor speed = = 1026.725 rpm
2.32

Mechanical power

2πNT 2×π×1026.724×6.532
P= = = 6697.32
60 60

Piston displacement (L/min)

V = A× L × N × number⁡of⁡pistons
𝜋(0.07)2
= × 0.05 × 1026.724 × 2
4
=0.395 m3/min
=395 L/min

Volumetric efficiency
Q =⁡ƞ × VPISTON
275
Ƞ= = 69.62%
395

Theoretical temperature

n−1
T2 P
. = ( 2) n
T1 P1
300 1.315−1
.T2 =306( ) 1.315 =398.89 K
99.2

Change in power

.∆P = ⁡ Pmechanical - Pelectrical

= 6697.32- 1627
= 2870.32 W

Theoretical power
 n−1
n P n
Theoretical power= ⁡ PQ(( 2) − 1)
n−1 P1

1.315−1
1.315 300 1.315
= (99.2)(275)(( ) − 1)
1.315−1 99.2

34569
=
60

= 567.15 W

Electrical⁡power
Ƞ =⁡
Mechanical⁡power
1627
= = 24.29%
6679.32

Wet bulb temperature =19 index of compression=1.315

READING 1 2 3 4

MOTOR SPEED (RPM) 2382 2372 2364 2856

TORQUE (Nm) 6.523 7.005 7.441 8.094

ELECTRICAL POWER(W) 1627 1740 1842 1997

kPRESSURE 1 (kPa) 99.2 99.2 99.2 99.2

PRESSURE 2 (kPa) 300 400 500 600

TEMPERATURE 1 ℃ 33 34 35 36

TEMPERATURE 3 ℃ 126 144 158 159

AIR FLOW Q(L/min) 275 275 275 275

COMPRESSOR SPEED 1026.724 1022.414 1018.996 1015.574

(RPM)

MECHANICAL POWER (W) 6697.32 7162.01 7582.126 8219.595

PISTON DISPLACEMENT 395 393 392 391

(L/min)

VOLUMETRIC EFFICIENCY 69.62 69.97 70.15 70.33

THEORETICAL 398.89 400.19 401.49 402.796

TEMPERATURE 3 K

CHANGE IN POWER (W) 5070.32 5422.01 5740126 6222.595

THEORETICAL POWER (kW) 34569 34569 34569 34569

EFFICENCY 24.29 24.29 24.29 24.29

 Volumetric efficiency vs Delivery pressure
70.4

70.3

70.2
Volumetric efficiency

70.1

70

69.9

69.8

69.7

69.6

69.5
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Delivery Pressure

Free Air Delivery vs Dilivery Pressure

300

250
FREE AIR DELIVERY (W)

200

150
Series1
100

50

0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
PRESSURE DELIVERY (KPA)
 POWER ABSORBED VS DERLIVERY PRESSURE
9000
8000
POWER ABSORBED (W)

7000
6000
5000
4000 POWER ARBSORBED VS
3000 DERLIVERY PRESSURE
2000
1000
0
0 200 400 600 800
DELIVERY PRESSURE (KPA)

Discussion of results

Our experiment that we have done the aim of the experiment it is to measure the performance of
single stage compressor and plot graphs to compare to those the manufacturer the result we get we
use them to plot our graphs the first graph it show volumetric efficient vs delivery pressure on this
graph we found that volumetric efficient is directly proportional to delivery pressure. The second graph
show free air delivery vs pressure , the free air is constant while pressure delivery is increasing. The
graph shows power absorbed vs pressure delivery and they are directly proportional.

Conclusion

To conclude about the. The object or aim of the experiment was achieved. The graph that were
expected and performance of single stage compressor. The results that we have achieved might be
not give us an accurate results as actual results so the must be something that can be considered
and reduce human mistakes.

Reference

1.Vishal P (2014) Themodynamics3 3th edition pune university

2. Nilesh D (2015) Themodynamics3 text book