Sound and Vibrations of Positive Displacement Compressors / Edition 1

by Werner Soedel

Overview

Positive displacement compressors are the most common type of compressor for commercial applications and among the most important in industrial use. Effective control of noise and vibration stems from a deep understanding of their sources, effects, and behavior in the compressor's various components. Based on more than 30 years of research and practical experience, Sound and Vibrations of Positive Displacement Compressors is the first book to combine theory and design guidelines dedicated solely to compressors.

After introducing the sound- and vibration-producing mechanisms common to different types of compressors, the author discusses free and forced vibrations of compressor housing shells, mainly for hermetically sealed designs. He then examines vibration in casings and other components, such as suction and discharge tubes, along with surging in coil springs. Detailed chapters explore the design and vibrations of automatic plate or reed valves as well as the analysis and design of suction and discharge mufflers, while the final chapters cover multidimensional acoustics, measurements and source identification, electromotors, and the influence of lubrication oil on sound and vibrations.

Illustrated by numerous diagrams and several case studies, Sound and Vibrations of Positive Displacement Compressors guides in the analysis and design of compressors for minimal sound and vibration production and suggests various noise control measures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849370496
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/20/2006
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Werner Soedel

Table of Contents

Introduction. Overview of Noise Source and Transmission Mechanisms by Type of Compressor. Natural Frequencies and Modes of Compressor Housings. Compressor Housings that Are Not Axisymmetric. Modifications of Housing Natural Frequencies and Modes. Forced Vibration of Compressor Housing (Shell). Free and Forced Vibrations of Compressor Casings. Vibrations of Other Structural Components of a Compressor. Sound and Vibration of Compressor Valves. Suction or Discharge System Gas Pulsations and Mufflers. Multidimensional Compressor Sound. Remarks on Sound and Vibration Measurements and Source Identification. Miscellaneous Sound and Vibration Sources or Effects. References. Index.

Editorial Reviews

"This book, written by a scientist and engineer of high level and intended for engineers, presents a deep understanding and effective concepts of noise and vibration control in compressors, and thus may be very useful for specialists in the corresponding areas."

– Yuri N. Sankin, in Zentralblatt Math, 2009

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