2017•IOP Conference Series Materials Science and EngineeringOpen access

Investigations on pneumatically forced-actuated compressor valves

Christian Stöckel, Christiane Thomas, Jörg Nickl, Ullrich Hesse

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In the present paper the performance of a novel designed valve for reciprocating piston machines is investigated, which makes existing compressors utilizable for operating as expander. Three design parameters were identified as critical for the valves performance particularly in forced actuated mode. Within a numerical simulation a study on the crucial geometrical parameters, the influence could be observed. Afterwards the experimental setup for the integral test of the valve design is presented and also additional tests for single valve components.

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Key concepts: Reciprocating compressor, Gas compressor, Piston (optics), Valve timing, Mechanical engineering, Reciprocating motion, Cabin pressurization, Computer science