Two-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor Test Rig

Make: EEI, Model: TE-18, Origin: India

An Experimental Digital Two-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor Test Rig is a laboratory training and testing system designed to demonstrate the working principles and performance characteristics of a two-stage reciprocating air compressor. It is suitable for Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Polytechnic, ITI and engineering laboratory applications.

Main Objectives

• To study the working principle of a two-stage reciprocating compressor.

• To determine volumetric efficiency.

• To calculate isothermal, mechanical and overall efficiency.

• To study the effect of compression ratio on compressor performance.

• To measure suction and delivery pressure at different stages.

• To determine power consumption and compressor capacity.

• To study intercooling between the low-pressure and high-pressure stages.

• To compare theoretical and experimental compression work.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS:

• Type Two-stage reciprocating air compressor

• Compressor Reciprocating, double-stage Make Reputed/Branded.

• Drive Electric motor 3HP 1440 rpm Make: Crompton/ Kirloskar Electric.

• Intercooler Air-cooled type

• Air Receiver Suitable capacity- 50–100 L

• Pressure Measurement Analogue Pressure gauges 2.1and 7.0 kg/cm2

• Temperature Measurement Digital Temperature Indicator with multi-channel scanner.

• Temperature sensor: RTD/ K-Type -6 no’s

• Air Flow Measurement Differential U tube manometer with air tank

• Speed Measurement Digital RPM indicator

• Power Measurement Digital energy/power meter

• Data Display Digital display / computerized data acquisition (available optional extra cost)

• Control Electrical control panel with protection

• Instrumentation Pressure, temperature, flow, speed and power measurement

• Construction Rigid powder-coated steel frame

• Safety Pressure relief valve, overload protection and emergency stop

Other Details:

• The whole system is mounted on a Metallic powder coated fabricated frame with Caster Wheels.

• Floor area required approx. 1200mm x 800mm x 1400mm (Length x width x height)

• Power Supply :230/415 V AC, 50 Hz, single/three phase approx. (2 to 3 kw load)