S38 -- Compressors (SI)

A compressor is one of the four essential components of the basic vapor compression refrigeration system; the others are the condenser, evaporator, and expansion device. The compressor circulates refrigerant through the system and increases refrigerant vapor pressure to create the pressure differential between the condenser and evaporator. This chapter describes the design features of several categories of commercially available refrigerant compressors.

Chapter Table of Contents

POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT COMPRESSORS
Performance
Abnormal Operating Conditions, Hazards, and Protective Devices
Motors
RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS
ROTARY COMPRESSORS
Rolling-Piston Compressors
Rotary-Vane Compressors
Single-Screw Compressors
Twin-Screw Compressors
ORBITAL COMPRESSORS
Scroll Compressors
Trochoidal Compressors
CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS
Isentropic Analysis
Polytropic Analysis
Application
Mechanical Design
Operation and Maintenance
Symbols

ISBN: 978-1-936504-25-1 (for I-P versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1078-6066 (for I-P versions of chapters)

Citation: 2012 ASHRAE Handbook -- HVAC Systems and Equipment: Chapter 38, Compressors



Product Code(s): D-S382012SI