Compressor Operation Overview

1. Airflow Process

• Inlet Guide Vane: Initial entry point for air.
• High-Speed Rotating Impeller:
  • Imparts kinetic energy via centrifugal force.
  • Increases air speed.
• Diffuser:
  • Converts accelerated air's kinetic energy into pressure.
• Scroll: Efficiently collects diffused air.

2. Compression Stages

• First Compression Stage:
  • Air is compressed, increasing temperature.
  • Cooled by an intercooler before moving to the next stage.
• Second Compression Stage:
  • Air undergoes further compression and cooling by another intercooler.
• Third Compression Stage:
  • Final stage of compression.
  • Aftercooler cools air post-compression.

3. Discharge

• Efficiently compressed and cooled air is discharged from the compressor outlet.

Key Concepts

• Centrifugal Force: Used by the impeller for kinetic energy imparting.
• Intercooler and Aftercooler: Used for cooling air to maintain efficiency and manage temperature.