Keywords
energy efficiency
compression process
heat generation
compressed air losses
secondary energy resources
mathematical modeling
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Abstract
In this study, reciprocating compressors used in industrial and mining enterprises are characterized by continuous operating modes and high energy consumption. The thermal energy generated during the compression process, as well as the uncontrolled release of compressed air into the atmosphere, are identified as the primary factors that reduce the overall energy efficiency of compressor systems. This research is aimed at identifying and evaluating these energy losses occurring in reciprocating compressors and providing a scientific justification for their effective utilization as secondary energy resources. In the study, the air compression process is mathematically described based on a polytropic model, and the energy balance of the compressor system is developed and modeled in the Simulink environment. The calculations made it possible to determine the relationship between heat generation, useful work, and compressed air losses. The results demonstrate that the integrated recovery of thermal energy and unused compressed air emissions represents a significant reserve for improving the overall energy efficiency of compressor systems.
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