The Design and Performance Analysis of a 15 g/mol Helium–Xenon Mixture Centrifugal Compressor

One of the primary parts of a closed Brayton cycle that uses a helium–xenon mixture as the working medium is a centrifugal compressor. Nowadays, there has been minimal research on the theoretical underpinnings and design procedures of a helium–xenon mixture centrifugal compressors, and the internal...

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Main Authors: Jinchao Zheng, Zhitao Tian, Adil Malik, Jianchi Xin, Huawei Lu
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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Jianchi Xin
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description One of the primary parts of a closed Brayton cycle that uses a helium–xenon mixture as the working medium is a centrifugal compressor. Nowadays, there has been minimal research on the theoretical underpinnings and design procedures of a helium–xenon mixture centrifugal compressors, and the internal flow mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this study, we present a redesign of the 15 g/mol helium–xenon centrifugal compressor originally developed by Bruno M, utilizing a helium–xenon mixture as the working fluid to enhance compressor performance and facilitate an in-depth analysis of the internal flow dynamics. The findings indicate a significant expansion of the stable operating range of the redesigned compressor under identical outlet conditions, with a 33.27% increase in flow margin and substantial improvements in the pressure ratio. Furthermore, under consistent inlet conditions, at an operational flow rate of 0.8657 kg/s, the redesigned compressor exhibits a pressure ratio that is 2.11% greater than that of the original design, along with a variable efficiency increase of 1.1%.
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spelling doaj-art-8c428f25e4bd49b98f365ff73a4547382024-11-26T17:42:44ZengMDPI AGAerospace2226-43102024-10-01111186910.3390/aerospace11110869The Design and Performance Analysis of a 15 g/mol Helium–Xenon Mixture Centrifugal CompressorJinchao Zheng0Zhitao Tian1Adil Malik2Jianchi Xin3Huawei Lu4Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaNaval Architecture & Ocean Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaPakistan Navy Engineering College, Karachi, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad 44000, PakistanNaval Architecture & Ocean Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaNaval Architecture & Ocean Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaOne of the primary parts of a closed Brayton cycle that uses a helium–xenon mixture as the working medium is a centrifugal compressor. Nowadays, there has been minimal research on the theoretical underpinnings and design procedures of a helium–xenon mixture centrifugal compressors, and the internal flow mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this study, we present a redesign of the 15 g/mol helium–xenon centrifugal compressor originally developed by Bruno M, utilizing a helium–xenon mixture as the working fluid to enhance compressor performance and facilitate an in-depth analysis of the internal flow dynamics. The findings indicate a significant expansion of the stable operating range of the redesigned compressor under identical outlet conditions, with a 33.27% increase in flow margin and substantial improvements in the pressure ratio. Furthermore, under consistent inlet conditions, at an operational flow rate of 0.8657 kg/s, the redesigned compressor exhibits a pressure ratio that is 2.11% greater than that of the original design, along with a variable efficiency increase of 1.1%.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/11/11/869closed Brayton cyclecentrifugal compressorhelium–xenon compressor
spellingShingle Jinchao Zheng
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The Design and Performance Analysis of a 15 g/mol Helium–Xenon Mixture Centrifugal Compressor
Aerospace
closed Brayton cycle
centrifugal compressor
helium–xenon compressor
title The Design and Performance Analysis of a 15 g/mol Helium–Xenon Mixture Centrifugal Compressor
title_full The Design and Performance Analysis of a 15 g/mol Helium–Xenon Mixture Centrifugal Compressor
title_fullStr The Design and Performance Analysis of a 15 g/mol Helium–Xenon Mixture Centrifugal Compressor
title_full_unstemmed The Design and Performance Analysis of a 15 g/mol Helium–Xenon Mixture Centrifugal Compressor
title_short The Design and Performance Analysis of a 15 g/mol Helium–Xenon Mixture Centrifugal Compressor
title_sort design and performance analysis of a 15 g mol helium xenon mixture centrifugal compressor
topic closed Brayton cycle
centrifugal compressor
helium–xenon compressor
url https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/11/11/869
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