Periodic oscilation in power consumption of a reciprocating compressor
Periodic oscilation in power consumption of a reciprocating compressor
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What could be the reason of a periodic consumption(we see an armonic wave of the intensity, amperes) of an electric motor coupled to a reciprocating compressor of 4 cylinders?
Could it be an error in the calculated inertial wheel?
thank you so much, any contribution will be appreciated.
Could it be an error in the calculated inertial wheel?
thank you so much, any contribution will be appreciated.





RE: Periodic oscilation in power consumption of a reciprocating compressor
HVAC68
RE: Periodic oscilation in power consumption of a reciprocating compressor
A larger flywheel will help to smooth out the the surges but there will still be surges since there must be a speed change for a flywheel to work.
How constant do you want the current to be and why?
Barry1961
RE: Periodic oscilation in power consumption of a reciprocating compressor
RE: Periodic oscilation in power consumption of a reciprocating compressor
on the other hand, the oscillation is of about 30% of a constant intensity, that I don't know if it's acceptable or not.
Thank you so much for your help!
Marc
RE: Periodic oscilation in power consumption of a reciprocating compressor
Barry1961
RE: Periodic oscilation in power consumption of a reciprocating compressor
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