This paper describes a mathematical model for the lubrication system of a single-vane rolling piston type rotary compressor. The lubricant flow in the compressor is modelled as a flow in a pipe network. Various flow resistances, pressure differentials and viscous pump effects are determined. Closed network equations are formulated. The equations are solved simultaneously, and the lubricant flowrates at various clearances of the compressor are calculated.
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