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The goal of this project is to design a small-scale poppet valve testing bench that will simulate the compression cycle of the Dresser-Rand ESH-1 reciprocating compressor. The discharge side of the poppet valve assembly consists of a set of cylindrical plastic valves that open as the pressure in the compressor reaches a critical point. These poppet valves are designed to be inexpensive and replaceable. As the compressor is running, it becomes too hot to touch. In addition, assembly and disassembly of the valve manifold often takes up to 30 minutes and requires even more time for the compressor to cool down. The test rig designed will minimize the downtime between tests to less than 10 minutes without the same heat generated. The final design should be portable, easy to use, and able to simulate the compression cycle of the ESH-1 compressor. The project will be completed on a $2,000 budget. |
Team Members
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MSD I & II | MSD I | MSD II |
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Integrated System Build & Test Integrated System Build & Test with Customer Demo Customer Handoff & Final Project Documentation |