The roticulating concept air compressor: experimental and numerical investigation

This paper documents the first prototype tests of the FeTu bare-shaft oil-free air compressor, conducted over a one-year study at the University of Bath, with funding support from Innovate UK. Giving feasibility to the concept and to provide an initial indicator of its performance, in terms of pressure capability, isentropic efficiency and specific power demand as an oil-free air compressor. A range of 6 units in total were validated on a...