International Conference on Compressors and their Systems
5-6 September 2011
City University London, UK
Sunday 4 September 2011
18:00-20:00 Evening drinks reception and early registration at the Students’ Union, Northampton Square site of City University London.
Monday 5 September 2011: Day 1
08:45 Registration
09:20 Opening Address: Professor Paul Curran, Vice-Chancellor, City University London
09:25 Chairman’s Welcome: Professor Ian K Smith, City University London
09:30 Session 1 – Introductory Session
Chaired by Ian Smith
Keynote Address:
Competitive advantage through innovation
Jim Fairbairn OBE FIMechE CEng, Managing Director, Howden Compressors Division
Use of finite element and computational fluid dynamics analyses in the development of Positive displacement compressor simulations
J Sauls, Trane, USA
Successful trials of turbo-boosting of positive displacement compressors
A Alford, P Nichol, Corac Group Plc, UK
11:10 Coffee break
11:40 Session 2
Stream 1 – Turbo Compressors
Chaired by Keith Pullen
Design rationalisation for centrifugal turboblowers in the water industry
N Ahrens, Howden Process Compressors, Scotland
New multistage axial compressor and chiller development for water as refrigerant
H Madsbøll, Danish Technological Institute, Denmark
Investigation of the gas flow in the vaneless diffusers of the centrifugal compressors
M Kalinkevych, O Shcherbakov, O Gusak, V Ihnatenko, Sumy State University, Ukraine
Stream 2 – Heat Pump & Refrigeration
Chaired by Guy Hundy
Development of R744 two stage compressor for commercial heat pump water heater
H Sato, Y Kimata, H Mizuno, H Kobayashi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, Japan
Theoretical and experimental analysis of the superheating in heat pump compressors
R Kremer, J N Fonseca, T Dutra, Embraco (Empresa Brasileira de Compressores), Brazil
Numerical prediction of turbulent flow and heat transfer in the suction muffler of a small reciprocating compressor
A Morriesen, T Dutra, E L L Pereira, C J Deschamps,Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
12:55 Lunch break
13:50 Session 3
Stream 1 – Reciprocating Compressors (Valves)
Chaired by Erich Machu
Industrial reed valve development using a virtual prototyping approach
W Lang, M Heimel, R A Almbauer, E Berger, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Accounting for backflow condition on effective force and flow areas of reed type valves
R Link, Embraco, Brazil; C J Deschamps, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Influence of suction valve parameter on volumetric efficiency and power loss - valve design chart
D Leray, Tecumseh Europe, France
Simulation of the flow through automatic valves of hermetic compressors by the immersed boundary method approach
TT Rodrigues, Whirlpool S.A. Embraco Compressors, Brazil; J L Gasche, State University of São Paulo, Brazil
Stream 2 – Refrigeration
Chaired by Amin Haghjoo
Theoretical studies of a fixed vane rotary compressor
K T Ooi, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; C P Ooi, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Compressors performances with natural and low GWP refrigerants
H Arnemann, B Bella, N Kaemmer, Emerson Climate Technologies GmbH, Germany
Methodology of performance calculation of condensing unit thanks to the compressor
S Colmek, Tecumseh Europe, France
Thermodynamic assessment of an innovative suction muffler for hermetic reciprocating compressors
E Berger, M Heimel, W Lang, R A Almbauer, Graz University of Technology, Austria
15:30 Tea break
16:00 Session 4
Stream 1 – Reciprocating & Variable Speed Compressors
Chaired by Kim Tiow Ooi
Theoretical and experimental study on stepless capacity control system of reciprocating compressor
B Tang, L S Li, Y Y Zhao, L Wang, Hefei General Machinery Institute, China; C L Xie, China Nuclear Power Operation Technology Corporation, China
Energy saving in drives using ZCT ZVT DC-DC converters, PWM inverters in variable speed compressor applications
S Jahdi, M Fry, L L Lai, City University London, UK
Modal and vibration analysis of reciprocating compressor crankshaft system
B Y Yu, Q K Feng, X L Yu, Xi’an Jiao tong University, P R China
The design, manufacture and system integration of the control system for the Bu Attifel low pressure gas transmission compressors
W J Milligan, Howden Process Compressors; D K Harrison, B M Wood, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
Stream 2 – Refrigeration
Chaired by Jack Sauls
Experimental performance of carbon dioxide compressor with parallel compression
B Bella, N Kaemmer, Emerson Climate Technologies GmbH, Germany
Enhancement of heat transfer rate in fractional horse power condensing unit
S Davuluri, V Tiruveedhula, N Munnangi, Tecumseh Products India PVT Ltd, India
The influence of refrigerant charge on the starting process of a small reciprocating compressor system
M Verardi, R Link, EMBRACO, Research & Development Group, Brazil; C J Deschamps, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
An experimental study of performances of bottle cooler using carbon dioxide as refrigerant
C S Kuo, W D Hsieh, H W Lin, Y T Shien, Y J Tang, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan
17:40 Close of day 1
19:00 Conference Dinner
The dinner will take place in the library of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, One Birdcage Walk, London. The grand oak-clad Elizabethan style library houses over 400 years of engineering publications and features stunning views over St. James' Park. Return transportation will be provided from City University London.
Tuesday 6 September 2011: Day 2
09:30 Session 5 - Manufacturing
Chaired by Nikola Stosic
Use of a unique tool for manufacturing screw compressor rotors of the various configuration, centre distance and helix angle
J Nietcho, D Buckney, Howden Compressors Ltd; Nikola Stosic, Ahmed Kovacevic, City University London, UK
Method for the correction of localised lead errors during screw rotor manufacture using CNC grinding machines
D W Davey, P Keay, G Yates, Precision Components Ltd, United Kingdom
Developments in the productive grinding of screw rotors and other helical parts in response to user feedback
C S Holmes, PTG Advanced Developments, Holroyd, UK
11:10 Coffee break
11:40 Session 6
Stream 1 – Screw Compressors
Chaired by Graeme Cook
Evaluation of various turbulence models in predicting screw compressor flow processes by CFD
M Kethidi, A Kovacevic, N Stosic, I K Smith, Centre for Positive Displacement Compressor Technology, City University London, United Kingdom
Experimental and theoretical investigation of screw machines as vacuum blowers
A Nikolov, K Nadler, A Brümmer, Technishe Universitat Dortmund, Germany
Numerical optimization of an injection volumetric expander for use in waste heat recovery organic Rankine cycle
S Declaye, S Quoilin, V Lemort, University of Liège, Belgium
Stream 2 – Scroll & Turbo Compressors
Chaired by Cesar DeChamps
Development of high efficiency scroll compressor
M Chikano, Y Yanagase, Hitachi Research Laboratory, Hitachi Ltd, Japan; M Matsunaga, K Tojo, Shimizu Air Conditioning Works, Hitachi Appliances Inc, Japan
Scroll compressors and intermediate valve ports
P Ginies, C Ancel, D Gross, Danfoss Commercial Compressors, France
Study of IGV and rotor interactions in a cooling axial fan
A Ghenaiet, S Khalfallah, Applied Mechanics EMP, Algeria
12:55 Lunch break
13:50 Session 7
Stream 1 – Screw Compressors
Chaired by Andreas Brummer
Fluid dynamic and thermodynamic modelling of multiphase screw pumps, operating on the threshold of an exclusive gas compression
K Räbiger, Leistritz Pumpen GmbH, Germany
Consideration of clearances in the design of screw compressor rotors
D Buckney, Howden Compressors Ltd., UK; A Kovacevic, N Stosic, City University London, UK
Performance prediction methods for screw compressors
M A Heiyanthuduwage, S Mounoury, Howden Compressors Limited, United Kingdom; A Kovacevic, City University London, United Kingdom
Rotor enhancement for improved screw compressor performance
E Mujić, K Hossner, K Feller, BITZER Kühlmaschinenbau GmbH, Germany
Stream 2 – Turbo Compressors
Chaired by Joost Brasz
The design of vaned diffusers of centrifugal compressors based on the given velocity distribution
M Kalinkevych, A Skoryk, Sumy State University, Ukraine; O Obukhov, A Smirnov, JSC Sumy Frunze NPO, Ukraine
OMNI turbo - a high efficiency, nested two-stage impeller
A Alford, Corac Group Plc, UK
Optimisation of the high vacuum side channel pump
A Shirinov, S Oberbeck, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Germany
The TurboClaw® compressor for engine downsizing by twin-charging
K R Pullen, City University London, UK; S Etemad, W E Thornton, Dynamic Boosting Systems Limited, UK; J Villegas, AVL Powertrain, UK
15:30 Tea break
16:00 Session 8
Stream 1 – Screw Compressors
Chaired by Ahmed Kovacevic
Reduction of pressure loss in suction flow passage of oil flooded screw compressors
K Chiba, T Nozaki, Hitachi Research Laboratory, Japan; Y Kamiya, H Tanaka, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd., Japan
A new approach to three-dimensional intermesh clearance calculation
D Richter, H Müller, K. Nadler, A Brümmer, Technishe Universitat Dortmund, Germany
Finding condition for effective super charge on oil-free screw compressor
H Kameya, Ishinomaki-senshu University, Japan ; M Ishikawa, Hitachi Ltd, Japan; T Saito, Hitachi Plant Technologies Ltd, Japan
Stream 2 – Rotary Compressors
Chaired by Melanie Rigby
Design limitations and flexibilities of the revolving vane compressor
A Subiantoro, K T Ooi, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
The Blade Compressor™: geometry, performance and applications
C Hudson, Lontra Ltd, UK
17:15 Closing Remarks: Professor Ian K Smith, City University London
17:30 Close of Conference
Organising Committee
Chairman, Ian Smith, City University London
Amelia Brunt, Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Graeme Cook, Howden Compressors
Chris Holmes, Holroyd
Guy Hundy, Aleph Zero
Ahmed Kovacevic, City University London
Rowan Lord, City University London
Ivor Rhodes, ACE Cranfield
Melanie Rigby, Gardner Denver/CompAir
Geof Soar, Consultant
Nikola Stosic, City University London
International Organising Committee:
Ian Bennett, Shell Global Solutions, UK
Cesar Deschamps, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Mitsuhiro Fukuta, Shizuoka University, Japan
Yuri Galerkin, St Petersburg University, Russia
Amin Haghjoo, Ingersoll Rand, Germany
Liansheng Li, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
Erich Machu, Consultant, Austria
Kim Tiow Ooi, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore
Jack Sauls, Ingersoll Rand/Trane USA
Supporting organisations