The Effect of the Isolator Size on the Efficiency of Rotary Piston Compressors

Abstract

A hybrid renewable-hydrogen green energy system combines renewable energy sources with hydrogen production and storage technologies to create a sustainable and efficient energy system. One of the major components of such systems is compressors, which influence the system’s overall efficiency. Therefore, this research paper will study design modifications that improve the efficiency of these components. More precisely, this study examines the correlation between a concentric rotary piston compressor isolator size and efficiency. The objective is to determine the significance of size on the compressor’s performance. Two distinct mechanisms and operational designs employed in such compressors are investigated. Irrespective of the compressor design, it is revealed that the isolator’s diameter considerably impacts the pressure ratio of these rotary compressors. Specifically, the conclusion is that a larger isolator increases efficiency; a 35% larger RSP diameter results in a 145% increase in peak pressure for Mechanism 1. A 100% larger RSP diameter yields a 180% boost in peak pressure for Mechanism 2.