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Thermodynamic Path Compressor through RV

Thread starter Bill3752
Start date Oct 11, 2013

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Oct 11, 2013

Bill3752

Chemical

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.