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influence of gas composition on the compression efficiency

influence of gas composition on the compression efficiency

influence of gas composition on the compression efficiency

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Hello!
Can somebody help me with the question how does the gas composition influence the compression efficiency. How big differences should I expect from a centrifugal compressor for CO2, air or O2 and why?  

RE: influence of gas composition on the compression efficiency

This is a nice general summary of what to expect,

http://www.jmcampbell.com/november--2008

Come back if you have any specific questions.

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RE: influence of gas composition on the compression efficiency

centrifugal compressors put up constant head at a constant speed.  so, the inlet gas density times the head from the compressor curve equals differential pressure.  At the same temp and press, then the gas mole weight is the main variable.  SO, AIR =29, O2 =32 and CO2 = 44.  The compressor having air puts up "X" psi, then O2 will be "X"/29 * 32 psi and CO2 will be "X"/29 * 44, this 150% more pressure differntial on CO2 than air and therefore more work is required.

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