Pressure–volume diagrams, usually associated with reciprocating machines, are valuable both as a means of investigating performance and in providing information for further design work. This paper describes the main features of a method for compiling rotor cell pressure–volume diagrams for sliding vane rotary compressors. Diagrams obtained for various compressor operating conditions are given and discussed.
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