What mechanical forces are generated in a reciprocating comp
What mechanical forces are generated in a reciprocating compressor? Briefly explain them?
Solution
Forces generated in a reciprocating compressor are:
1. The force exerted by the air due to increase in its pressure on the piston.
2. The force exerted by the copressed air on the cylinder head, the force is taken by the head bolts/studs.
3. Inertia forces of mass of the pistion due to acceleration/retardation
4.Inerta forces of connecting rod due to its weight and acceleration/retardation
5. iInerta forces of crank.
6.Centripetal forces due to rotation of crank.
7. Friction forces between pistion and cylinder.
8.Forces exerted by the crankshaft on its bearings
9. Compression/tensile forces in the connecting rod due to compression/suction.
10. Bending forces on the crank and crankshaft due to compression of air in the cylinder and piston.
11. Froces on the bearings of the crank pin and piston pin
