DISCUSSION

Graph efficiency against pressure

100 89.2
90
80
70 62.1
Efficiency (%)

60
50
40
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8.1
10
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Pressure (bar)

Graph 1: Graph efficiency against pressure

From the results and subsequent calculations we are able to see which performance
characteristics are affected by changing the pressure. We can see that, in this system, flowrate do
not change significantly when the pressure change. Furthermore, table ____ clearly shows that a
different polytropic power is required at different diaphragms. The higher the pressure, the higher
polytopic power is required. This is because more work in compression must be done to reach
higher pressure.

In addition, the use of the diaphragm is an important aspect that must be considered and
known by the function Diaphragm Compressor is a combination of two systems which is a
hydraulic system and a gas compression system. The three metals diaphragm, D1, D2, and D3
have different diameters as well the pressure. As the results, the difference in efficiency is obtained.
The higher the pressure, the higher the polytropic efficiency of air compressor as the plotted graph.

From this experiment, the value of heat loss also increases as the pressure increases. Thus,
a device called a heat exchanger inside the compressor is needed in order to cooling and reduce
heat. In the compressor, it uses water cooling to reduce the heat generated by the compressor when
compressing the air to achieve higher pressure.
CONCLUSION

RECOMMENDATIONS

There are a few recommendations and precautions that need to be taken while conducting
this experiment in order to get an accurate value and success results. Firstly, in order to avoid any
mistake, conduct the experiment with the guidance to ensure that the experiment run smoothly.
Study carefully the lab manual and precautions steps before start the experiment.

To ensure accurate data, make sure that the equipment is in good condition so that the flow
of the experiment does not disturb by the inconstant data. Understand the general start up and shut
down of the machine so that the machine always in good condition. The readings of the
temperatures must be taken when the system is stabilized and reach its steady. Allow the system
run at least 15 minutes in order to get optimal data of the temperature. The eyes must be
perpendicular to the reading scale of volumetric flowrates to avoid parallax error.