Abstract

The closed system is discussed in its broad applications to the shop testing of centrifugal and displacement compressors. The essential requirements for the design and operation of test systems to use various gases are reviewed. Instrumentation and procedures necessary to meet the ASME Power Test Code standards of accuracy are considered in detail. Suggestions are made for code revisions needed to bring closed-system testing more fully within the scope of the test codes.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Compressors, Testing, Design, Displacement, Gases, Instrumentation
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