Thermocompressor Design

Thermocompressor Design FAQ

What is thermocompressor?

Thermocompressor is type of an ejector which uses Jet of High Pressure Steam as Motive Force to Entrain Low-pressure Steam to discharge Steam at Intermediate Pressure to be used in Process.

What is a steam jet thermocompressor?

The Steam Jet Thermocompressor is a prime example of this commitment; the SJT is an energy saving device that compresses low pressure steam, often waste steam, to a higher useable pressure.

What is compression ratio of a thermocompressor?

It is the compression ratio of a Thermocompressor determines whether is ‘subsonic’ or ‘sonic’. The compression ratio (K) is calculate by dividing the discharge pressure by the suction pressure of the Thermocompressor. Transvac offer a special design called a ‘Variable Orifice’ thermocompressor which has integrated Motive steam control.

What is the performance curve of a thermocompressor?

Each thermocompressor has a characteristic performance curve. The capacity at a given suction and discharge condition is directly related to steam pressure. By throttling the steam input to a thermocompressor, the steam consumption is reduced, but the compression range is reduced as well. This is not, however, a straight-line relationship.