For a recip compressor, I usually assume an adiabadic/isentropic path. When a RV is involved, I am not sure what to use. Consider two cases. In the first there is blocked flow. Should I assume isentropic as pressure increases, and isentropic through the RV? How about in the RV piping - isentropic or isenthalpic?
In a second, frequent, case there is a tube rupture. Should I assume an isentropic path through the nozzle break and down through the RV? Or isenthalpic after the nozzle break?
Any comments or literature citations are welcome.
In a second, frequent, case there is a tube rupture. Should I assume an isentropic path through the nozzle break and down through the RV? Or isenthalpic after the nozzle break?
Any comments or literature citations are welcome.
