Design Improvements of the Spool Compressor for Various Working Fluids Using Comprehensive Modeling Techniques

An in-depth analysis of the comprehensive model results of a spool compressor on various low-GWP refrigerants is presented.  The heat transfer, leakage, and frictional components are explored independently.  This analysis aims at demonstrating how the comprehensive modeling tools can be used to make more informed design decisions when comparing performance with various working fluids.