Abstract-This paper presents a framework of prototype compressor impeller auto-test system. Two type performance test can be held in a unique pipeline layout. Work conditions are accuratly under control. Status data is acquired synchronously and precisely. Performance evaluation is accomplished efficient. This framework is proved to be highly available to improve traditional manual test method.
I. INTRODUCTIONCompressors are critical equipments in many industries. The performance of the impeller, which is the core component of a compressor, directly infects the performance of the entire compressor. Therefore testing a prototype impeller plays an important role in the compressor industry.The traditional manual test method is a time-consuming job and the accurancy of test results depends on the skill and experience of the operation crew. In this paper, we present a framework of building an automatic test system to accomplish the test.Structure of the auto-test system is introduced in Part II. Part III shows a test flow and differences form the traditional manual test flow. As a conclusion Part IV summarizes the advantages of employing the auto-test system and presents further plans to improve this system.