A novel method for rotor profile optimization of high
            <scp>temperature screw</scp>
            expanders employed in waste heat recovery systems

Zhao, Zhaorui; Yuan, Hao; Tian, Yafen; Zhang, Hua

doi:10.1002/er.6392

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“…3 The air compressor is one of the most important components in HFCVs, which provides the air with high pressure and large flow to the reactor, and thus increases the efficiency of fuel cells. 4 Among different promising compressor technologies, 5,6 the centrifugal air compressor has gained increasing attention due to its oilfree, compact structure, high-pressure ratio, and high speed. 7 However, gas foil thrust bearings are the key parts in the centrifugal air compressor to guarantee the system is oil-free and reliable due to there are self-acting, low drag power loss, and high speed.…”

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“…The air compressor is one of the most important components in HFCVs, which provides the air with high pressure and large flow to the reactor, and thus increases the efficiency of fuel cells 4 . Among different promising compressor technologies, 5,6 the centrifugal air compressor has gained increasing attention due to its oil‐free, compact structure, high‐pressure ratio, and high speed 7 8,9 .…”

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Performance investigation and feasibility study of novel gas foil thrust bearing for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

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Summary Centrifugal air compressors are promising due to their zero emissions, long driving range, and wide fuel sources. The gas foil thrust bearing (GFTB) is considered as one of the key components in the centrifugal air compressor to guarantee the system is oil‐free and reliable due to there is self‐acting and high speed. However, the gas foil thrust bearings were all of lower capacity in previous research. In this study, the effects of each foil and nominal clearance on the static performance are developed experimentally. The optimal GFTB with higher capacity is obtained. The feasibility study of the proposed GFTB is carried out, which is installed on the ultra‐high‐speed centrifugal air compressor. The result shows that the proposed GFTB can run stably and efficiently in the full speed ring, and the high‐pressure ratio and large flow rate of the air compressor also can be ensured. The results play an important role in guiding the stable operation of centrifugal air compressors applied in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs).

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Performance investigation and feasibility study of novel gas foil thrust bearing for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

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Chen

et al. 2022

Intl J of Energy Research

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“…In steam compressors, the discharge temperature tends to be extremely high. 24 Large clearances must be reserved to prevent abrasion or machine failure caused by thermal deformation. Besides, the viscosity of water is much lower than oil.…”

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Study on the leakage in water-injected twin-screw steam compressor

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Yuan

Geng

et al. 2022

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E:

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Steam compressor shows great energy-saving potential in mechanical vapor compression and high-temperature heat pump systems. However, leakage remains a huge problem for compressor performance improvement and design optimization. In this article, a thermodynamic model with detailed leakage flow model was developed for the working process in water-injected twin-screw compressor. Altogether, leakage in different paths and heat and mass transfer between injected liquid and compressed vapor were considered. Compared with experimental results, the accuracy of predicted efficiency is within ± 5% for all tested operating conditions. In the validated model, leakage flow in five leakage paths and their effects on compressor efficiency was investigated. Results indicate that leakage can reduce volumetric efficiency by up to 50.2%, while the injected water liquid vaporization can improve volumetric efficiency by 7.9% at 5000 r·min−1. The leakage through contact line (CL), tip sealing (TS) line, and discharge end face (DE) show the most important impact on compressor efficiency, while the leakage through blow hole (BH) and suction end face (SE) has little impact on compressor efficiency. Compared with zero leakage under certain conditions, the reduction of volumetric efficiency caused by CL, TS line, and DE can reach up to 22.4%, 20.4%, and 12.7%, respectively. Reducing clearances of the above three leakage paths can efficiently improve the performance of steam compressor, especially for CL.

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Parametric analysis and thermal-economical optimization of a parallel dual pressure evaporation and two stage regenerative organic Rankine cycle using mixture working fluids

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Yao

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A novel method for rotor profile optimization of high temperature screw expanders employed in waste heat recovery systems

Cited by 5 publications

References 20 publications

Performance investigation and feasibility study of novel gas foil thrust bearing for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

Performance investigation and feasibility study of novel gas foil thrust bearing for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

Study on the leakage in water-injected twin-screw steam compressor

Parametric analysis and thermal-economical optimization of a parallel dual pressure evaporation and two stage regenerative organic Rankine cycle using mixture working fluids

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