Journal Article
Development of a Rotary Screw Compressor for Electric Truck Air Brake and Suspension System
2021-10-01
Abstract This article describes the development of a low-cost rotary screw compressor technology to meet the requirements of a mini air compressor application for electric vehicle (EV) air brake and suspension systems. An existing rotor profile and size was initially used to build an “Alpha” compressor prototype. This was tested to provide data for analysis and numerical simulation to determine a smaller rotor size, rotor profile, and more efficient overall package for hybrid/EV air brake and suspension applications. From the “Alpha” prototype testing and analysis, the author identified the root causes of lower energy efficiency. To address these deficiencies and develop a foundation for an optimized solution for the intended application, the author developed a clean sheet design. A smaller diameter rotor set with high tip speed was developed using parameter calculations, working process simulation, and prototype test data analysis.