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araz
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Reciprocating Compressor Input Power

07/19/2011 7:42 AM

hello

how can i colculat input power for one receprocating compressor with output 20m^3/min and 200-220bar .
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Re: power

07/19/2011 8:19 AM

The input power is greater than the multiple of 20m3/min and 220Bar by the reciprocal of the compressor/motor efficiency.

One could aslo talk to the manufacturer.

One could also look at the motor rating plate.

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Re: power

07/21/2011 12:04 AM

Try this site...

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/specific-work-turbo-machines-d_629.html

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