Single Stage Air Compressor Test Rig Apparatus

Single Stage Air Compressor Test Rig Apparatus

Single Stage Air Compressor Test Rig Apparatus Single Stage Air Compressor Test Rig consists of a single stage reciprocating type air compressor driven by a motor through a belt. The outlet of the air compressor is connected to reservoir (Tank) and suction is connected to another air tank with an orifice plate and a water manometer. Bellow is fitted on one side of this air tank to regulate the flow. Temperature of inlet and outlet of air and pressure at outlet can be measured by Temperature sensor and pressure gauge.

Learning Objectives/Experiments:

To calculate the volumetric efficiency.

To calculate isothermal efficiency.

To calculate compression ratio.

Required for Operation:

Electricity supply: Single phase, 220V AC, 50 Hz, 5-15 amp combined socket with earth connection. Earth voltage should be less than 5 volts.

Floor Area: 1.5 m x 0.75 m.

Technical Specifications:

Compressor : Single Stage, Capacity 4 CFM (max.) Working pressure 5 kg/cm² max.

Drive : 1 HP motor, Standard make

Manifold Tank : Suitable Capacity

Flow Measurement : Orifice-meter with Manometer

Air Tank : Capacity 90 Ltrs. with safety valve, shut off valve

Pressure Gauge : Bourdon Type

The whole set-up is ingeniously designed and schematically arranged on a powder-coated rigid structure

Control Panel:

Standard make On/Off switch, Mains Indicator etc.

Energy meter.

Temp. Measurement : RTD PT-100 type sensor (2 Nos.)

RPM measurement : RPM Indicator with Proximity sensor.

Scope of Delivery:

Self Contained “SINGLE STAGE AIR COMPRESSOR TEST RIG.”Apparatus

Instruction Manual consisting of experimental procedures, block diagram etc