Single Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor Test Rig

Listing ID #3635220

Range of Experiments  :

• To study all components/Accessories used in Reciprocating Air Compressor.
• To study & determine Isothermal Work, Isentropic Work, Actual Work Volumetric Efficiency, Isothermal Efficiency, Isentropic Efficiency & Free Air Delivery at different delivery pressure.
• To Plot Volumetric Efficiency/Isothermal Efficiency Isentropic Efficiency against Delivery Pressure & comment on the nature of the plot.

Experimental Setup  :

• Single stage reciprocating Air Compressor suitable for pressure of 4 Kg/Cm2 & having a displacement of 4 CFM driven by 2 H.P squirrel cage induction motor.
• An orifice type air intake measuring device with orifice plate & U - Tube Manometer, M.S. Air intake Reservoir of size 0.3m x 0.3m x 0.6m mounted on sturdy iron stand.
• A good thickness M.S constructed air storage tank of 90 lit capacity.

Compressor Accessories :

• Pressure Gauge  -  1 No.
• Pressure Safety Valve  -  1 No.
• Non-return Valve  -  1 No.
• Drain Plug.  -  1 No.
• Ball Valve  -  1 No.
• Set of thermocouples.

Control Panel  :

• 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
• Pressure Safety Switch.
• Energymeter.
• Motor Starter.