Investigation of blade piston compressor

The paper presents the results of scientific research of the blade-type piston compressor which were conducted on the test rig built especially for this purpose. The construction concept of the compressor, design calculation of its main elements and tests of contact- and contactless sealing types were discussed in papers published at subsequent KONES-symposia 2009 and 2010. The results shown in present document are focused on studies of compressor having the piston equipped with labyrinth or contact seals. When testing on test bench, the intake air flow to the compressor as well as temperature and pressure of air compressed in the tank of 0.1 m3 were measured. Quick-changing pressure in the compression chamber and air temperature at the compressor's outlet were recorded and analyzed, also. The research was carried out for contact-type seals made of various materials which do not require lubrication and for contactless-type seals (labyrinth). In the course of studies the proper backlash between the piston and the cylinder wall was matched to ensure trouble-free operation of installation. The results of compressor power demand were presented in this article, too. This research work is performed under the framework program "Inicjatywa Technologiczna I" No 12218.