Development and Experimental Validation of a Compressor Dynamic Model

In recent years, transient response analysis of energy systems is becoming more and more important in optimizing plant operation and control. Furthermore, dynamic analyses are also used to integrate steady-state diagnostic analyses, since they allow the detection of malfunctions characterized by time-dependent effects. The paper deals with the development of a nonlinear modular model for compressor dynamic simulation. After developing the compressor mathematical model through a physics-based approach (laws of conservation and thermal balances), the model is implemented through the MATLAB ® SIMULINK ® tool. Then, a sensitivity analysis is carried out to evaluate the influence of model parameters on the model response. Finally, the model is calibrated on a multistage axial-centrifugal small size compressor running in the test facility of the University of Ferrara (Italy) and validated through experimental data taken on the compressor under investigation.

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