Analysis and design of the free-piston compressor.

E. Sher, Y. Dayan, S. Blumental

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Abstract

The free piston compressor was analysed theoretically by using a dynamic thermodynamic model. Optimized parameters are suggested for high performance. It is concluded that the thermodynamic efficiency of a free piston may be significantly improved by selecting a heavy piston, high compression ratio of the compressor part, and a low diameter ratio of the compressor to the power cylinders. However, this may be achieved at the expense of delivering a small amount of compressed air, and a need for an external facility to start the engine. (A)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)233-239
Number of pages7
JournalIsrael Journal of Technology
Volume21
Issue number4 , 1983
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1983

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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