The Single Stage Air Compressor ThermoFlux - 7088 is a laboratory trainer for investigating a two-cylinder single-stage compressor system driven by a V-belt motor at 750 W, 980 rpm, and 8 bar operating pressure (maximum 10 bar). It features a 100 L pressure vessel rated at 16 bar with safety valve, control valve, and outlet silencer, and an intake vessel with a nozzle for airflow measurement. This single stage air compressor measures temperature across two channels (-100 to 400°C), differential pressure (0.5 to 3 in), and pressure across two manometer ranges (-1 to 4 bar and 0 to 16 bar), with integrated speed and torque measurement and digital display of all values. Optional LabVIEW-based DAQ software is available for Windows-based PC data acquisition and efficiency analysis.

Single Stage Air Compressor ThermoFlux - 7088, Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressor Type | Two-cylinder, single-stage |
| Power Consumption | 750 W |
| Nominal Speed | 980 rpm |
| Operating Pressure | 8 bar |
| Maximum Pressure | 10 bar |
| Safety Valve Blow-Off Pressure | 10 bar |
| Drive | V-belt, motor |
| Pressure Vessel Capacity | 100 L |
| Pressure Vessel Rating | 16 bar |
| Pressure Vessel Fittings | Safety valve, control valve, outlet silencer, additional manometer |
| Intake Vessel Fittings | Nozzle for airflow measurement, pressure sensor, additional manometer |
| Temperature Measuring Range | 2x -100 to 400°C |
| Differential Pressure Range | 0.5 to 3 in |
| Manometer 1 Range | -1 to 4 bar |
| Manometer 2 Range | 0 to 16 bar |
| Data Output | Digital displays, optional PC via DAQ |
Technical Data
Compressor
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Two-cylinder, single-stage |
| Power Consumption | 750 W |
| Nominal Speed | 980 rpm |
| Operating Pressure | 8 bar |
| Maximum Pressure | 10 bar |
| Safety Valve Blow-Off Pressure | 10 bar |
| Drive | V-belt, motor |
Pressure Vessel
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 L |
| Pressure Rating | 16 bar |
| Fittings | Safety valve, control valve, outlet silencer, additional manometer |
Intake Vessel
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Flow Measurement | Nozzle for airflow rate measurement |
| Instrumentation | Pressure sensor, additional manometer |
Measuring Ranges
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 2x -100 to 400°C |
| Differential Pressure | 0.5 to 3 in |
| Manometer 1 | -1 to 4 bar |
| Manometer 2 | 0 to 16 bar |
Key Features
Experiments
Construction and Design
The Single Stage Air Compressor ThermoFlux - 7088 is built around a two-cylinder single-stage compressor driven by a motor via a V-belt. The compressor is rated at 750 W power consumption, 980 rpm nominal speed, 8 bar operating pressure, and 10 bar maximum pressure, with a safety valve set to blow off at 10 bar. Speed and torque measurement are integrated directly into the apparatus. Air enters through an intake vessel fitted with a nozzle for airflow rate measurement, a pressure sensor, and an additional manometer. Compressed air is stored in a 100 L pressure vessel rated at 16 bar, equipped with a safety valve, control valve, outlet silencer, and additional manometer.
This single stage air compressor is instrumented with two temperature sensor channels covering -100 to 400°C, a differential pressure sensor (0.5 to 3 in), and two manometers covering -1 to 4 bar and 0 to 16 bar respectively. All measured values are shown on digital displays. Optional DAQ software enables direct data transmission to a PC via the LabVIEW environment for extended analysis and result calculation.
Software
ThermoFlux - 7088 Software (Optional)
Scope of Delivery
Q1: What type of compressor is used in the Single Stage Air Compressor ThermoFlux - 7088?
The unit uses a two-cylinder single-stage compressor driven by a motor via a V-belt. It is rated at 750 W power consumption, 980 rpm nominal speed, and 8 bar operating pressure with a maximum of 10 bar.
Q2: What is the capacity and pressure rating of the storage vessel in this single stage air compressor unit?
The pressure vessel has a capacity of 100 L and is rated at 16 bar. It is fitted with a safety valve, a control valve, an outlet silencer, and an additional manometer.
Q3: How is airflow rate measured at the intake?
The intake vessel is fitted with a nozzle for airflow rate measurement along with a pressure sensor and an additional manometer for monitoring intake conditions.
Q4: What parameters are measured and displayed on the unit?
The unit measures and displays intake and delivery pressure, airflow rate, compressor speed, torque, and temperature across two channels (-100 to 400°C). Differential pressure (0.5 to 3 in) and pressure across two manometer ranges (-1 to 4 bar and 0 to 16 bar) are also monitored.
Q5: Is the DAQ software included as standard?
No. The ThermoFlux - 7088 DAQ software is optional. When selected, it includes the required electronic sensors, enables direct data transmission to a PC, and runs in a LabVIEW environment on any Windows operating system.