Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor Formula

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Volumetric Efficiency of Compressor is the ratio of the actual volume of refrigerant passing through the compressor per cycle (Vs) to the stroke of the volume of the compressor (Vp). Check FAQs
ηv=1+C-(C(P2P1)1nc)
ηv - Volumetric Efficiency of Compressor?C - Clearance Factor?P2 - Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant?P1 - Suction Pressure?nc - Polytropic index of Compression?

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-3.8384Edit=1+1.24Edit-(1.24Edit(8Edit1.013Edit)11.3Edit)
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Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ηv=1+C-(C(P2P1)1nc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ηv=1+1.24-(1.24(8Bar1.013Bar)11.3)
Next Step Convert Units
ηv=1+1.24-(1.24(800000Pa101300Pa)11.3)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ηv=1+1.24-(1.24(800000101300)11.3)
Next Step Evaluate
ηv=-3.83842878095889
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ηv=-3.8384

Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Volumetric Efficiency of Compressor
Volumetric Efficiency of Compressor is the ratio of the actual volume of refrigerant passing through the compressor per cycle (Vs) to the stroke of the volume of the compressor (Vp).
Symbol: ηv
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Clearance Factor
Clearance factor is the ratio of clearance volume to the piston displacement volume.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant
The discharge pressure of refrigerant is the pressure of the refrigerant after the compression stage or it is the pressure of the refrigerant at the discharge.
Symbol: P2
Measurement: PressureUnit: Bar
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Suction Pressure
The Suction Pressure is the pressure of the refrigerant before the compression. It is also called the suction pressure of the refrigerant.
Symbol: P1
Measurement: PressureUnit: Bar
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Polytropic index of Compression
Polytropic index of compression is a parameter that defines the relationship between pressure and volume during a thermodynamic process. It indicates how heat is transferred during compression.
Symbol: nc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Volume category

​Go Actual Volume of Refrigerant given Volumetric Efficiency
Vs=ηvVp
​Go Stroke Volume of Compressor given Volumetric efficiency
Vp=Vsηv
​Go Actual volume of refrigerant
Vs=V1-V4
​Go Stroke Volume of Compressor
Vp=V1-Vc

How to Evaluate Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor?

Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor evaluator uses Volumetric Efficiency of Compressor = 1+Clearance Factor-(Clearance Factor*(Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure)^(1/Polytropic index of Compression)) to evaluate the Volumetric Efficiency of Compressor, Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor formula is defined as a measure of the efficiency of a compressor in terms of its ability to compress air, taking into account the clearance factor, which affects the compressor's performance and overall volumetric efficiency. Volumetric Efficiency of Compressor is denoted by ηv symbol.

How to evaluate Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor, enter Clearance Factor (C), Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant (P2), Suction Pressure (P1) & Polytropic index of Compression (nc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor

What is the formula to find Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor?
The formula of Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor is expressed as Volumetric Efficiency of Compressor = 1+Clearance Factor-(Clearance Factor*(Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure)^(1/Polytropic index of Compression)). Here is an example- 1.519647 = 1+1.24-(1.24*(800000/101300)^(1/1.3)).
How to calculate Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor?
With Clearance Factor (C), Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant (P2), Suction Pressure (P1) & Polytropic index of Compression (nc) we can find Volumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance Factor using the formula - Volumetric Efficiency of Compressor = 1+Clearance Factor-(Clearance Factor*(Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure)^(1/Polytropic index of Compression)).
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