Guided-rotor compressor
The guided-rotor compressor (GRC) is a positive-displacement rotary gas compressor. The compression volume is defined by the trochoidally rotating rotor mounted on an eccentric drive shaft[1][2] with a typical 80 to 85% adiabatic efficiency.[3]
History
The development of the GRC started in 1990 to minimize the use of compressor valve plates and springs by using simple inlet/discharge ports.[4]
Uses
The guided-rotor compressor is under research as a hydrogen compressor for hydrogen stations and hydrogen pipeline transport.[5]
See also
- Liquid-ring pump – Type of rotating positive-displacement pump.
- Rotary-screw compressor – Gas compressor using a rotary positive-displacement mechanism
- Rotary vane pump – Positive-displacement pump consisting of vanes mounted to a rotor that rotates inside a cavity
References
- ^ GRC - Detailed description and defining geometry
- ^ Hydrogen delivery liquefaction & compression Archived 2012-03-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Mechanical properties". Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2009-10-24.
- ^ Development history
- ^ Overview of interstate hydrogen pipeline systems