CFD modelling and validation of the rotary lobe compressed air expander

The article covers the CFD analysis of the compressed air rotary lobe expander. Compressed air engines are commonly used in the explosion hazard zones, where the others power sources cannot be applied. The lobe construction seems to be cheaper solution in comparison with the classic turbine expander...

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Main Authors: Kurkus-Gruszecka Michalina, Krawczyk Piotr, Łapka Piotr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201824005015