Compressor device and compressor assembly comprising such a compressor device
EP4733594A3Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-01ATLAS COPCO AIRPOWER NV
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ATLAS COPCO AIRPOWER NV
- Filing Date
- 2023-01-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-01
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing compressor devices and assemblies face challenges with high energy consumption, vibrations, pressure pulsations, and inefficient fluid evacuation, leading to noise and potential damage.
Method used
Incorporation of an adapter of acoustic impedance at the fluid duct outlet with an expansion chamber to modify acoustic impedance, smoothing pressure fluctuations and improving fluid evacuation efficiency.
Benefits of technology
Enhances energy efficiency by minimizing energy loss and reducing pressure pulsations, resulting in a smoother fluid flow and reduced noise, while maintaining operational integrity.
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Abstract
Compressor device (1) comprising a compressor element (9) which is at a fluid duct outlet (26) provided with an adapter of acoustic impedance (10) which comprises an adapter inlet duct (27) and an adapter outlet duct (28) interconnected by means of an adapter intermediate duct part (29) which encloses at least one expansion chamber (30), wherein a maximum opening (32) with an equivalent diameter (C) of the adapter intermediate duct part (29) is substantially larger than a minimum opening (31) of the adapter inlet duct (27) with an equivalent diameter (B).
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