摘要 |
<p>A variable bore reciprocating compressor cylinder, with a family of removable liners of various diameters that can accommodate significant changes in bore diameters without significant increases in fixed clearance volume. In one embodiment of the invention, valves are added or subtracted as required in conjunction with optimizing the flow area of the liner and head ports to minimize clearance volume and to keep overall flow losses within acceptable values. In another embodiment of the invention, smaller valves and valve extension insert/adapters are incorporated to further extend the practical operating range with smaller bore diameters.</p> |