Accession Number:

AD0006101

Title:

DEVELOPMENT OF A LIQUID ANNULAR RING TYPE OF AIR COMPRESSOR

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept.

Corporate Author:

HOWARD UNIV WASHINGTON DC DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Howard, Darnley E.
• Davis, Stephen S.

Report Date:

1952-05-11

Pagination or Media Count:

22.0

Abstract:

Procedures are described for determining the losses in a liquid annular ring type of gas compressor. The development of a new type of partial bearing is discussed as well as the calibration of a testing motor and the construction and tests of a prototype. Data from experimental runs indicated that this low-cost, smooth-running, medium-speed 3000 rpm compressor in a 3-hp size will develop 62 isothermal efficiency and deliver 53 cu ftmin of oil-free air at 4 psi.

Descriptors:

• *OIL FREE COMPRESSORS
• LIQUIDS
• RINGS
• GAS COMPRESSORS
• AIR
• CALIBRATION

Subject Categories:

• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE