Can an ammonia compressor compress other gases?
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The ammonia compressor I have is used to compress gaseous ammonia, turning it into liquid ammonia; it is a piston-type compressor. If the ammonia entering the compressor contains a large amount of nitrogen, will compressing this gas damage the compressor? Please discuss this, thank you
Reciprocating compressors are all driven by motors, so their speed remains constant. Ammonia has a much lower molecular weight than nitrogen; nitrogen is heavier. If there is less nitrogen, there is no major problem, but an excess of nitrogen can cause overpressure at the outlet. Personal opinions are for reference only!
It’s best to check the manual first; it’s safer to contact the manufacturer for help with the calculations. I’ve tried using hydrogen-nitrogen compressors and water-gas compressors to compress air and nitrogen, but I’m too afraid to reach the rated pressure.
How can this chiller operate properly if there’s too much nitrogen inside it? Nitrogen does not condense; your exhaust pressure must be high
It’s fine under light load, but not under heavy load
Sure, just perform the gas conversion – don’t overload it! We’re using it! A few! :victory::victory::victory::victory: