Upgrades to increase the compressor’s production capacity
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To increase the air supply volume of a reciprocating compressor while keeping all other parameters unchanged, what is the best method?
It’s difficult to increase the rotational speed – does that count as changing a parameter? Reducing the clearance volume isn’t easy either, unless you already have a cylinder with clearance
1. Reduce the temperature of the incoming gas； 2. Increase the inlet gas pressure of the compressor: 3. Minimize leakage losses as much as possible ； 4. Improve the cooling efficiency of the cylinder jacket and water cooler ； 5. Reduce the resistance in subsequent processes ； 6. Adjust the appropriate clearance.
Increasing the rotational speed increases the inertial force of the compressor. Damaged parts. It is not feasible to increase the speed of a reciprocating compressor in order to improve its efficiency; cooling the intake air would be a better approach. Overall, it’s best to get a larger one. This post was last edited by li*ngya on 2009-3-30 08:52]
The compressors in our factory are of the single-acting type; there is a spare port at the bottom. Would it be possible to change them to double-acting type? Has anyone done this before?