FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF CANTILEVER VALVE REEDS IN RECIPROCATING GAS COMPRESSORS

摘要

Analyses of the dynamic behaviour of cantilever valve reeds in reciprocating gas compressors were made both theoretically and experimentally. Theoretical predictions were obtained using the Finite Element Method. Techniques were applied which minimised the necessary computer resources. Conventional experimental techniques were extended to determine the forced dynamic displacements and strains. Predicted dynamic displacements and strains were in acceptable agreement with experimental results.