Thermal Behavior of Valve Rings During Operation in Compressors

Authors

  • M.H. Tierean Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • L.S. Baltes Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

compressor, valve, FEA

Abstract

This paper presents a method of calculating the centerline diameter on the valve rings and seats to compensate for the thermal expansion during operation in compressors. The finite element analysis has been used to solve the problems.

Author Biographies

M.H. Tierean, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Materials Engineering and Welding

L.S. Baltes, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Materials Engineering and Welding

Published

2007-01-17

Issue

Vol. 12(47) (2005)

Section

MATERIALS PROCESSING