The guided-rotor compressor (GRC) is a positive-displacement rotary

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. The compression volume is defined by the

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ally rotating rotor mounted on an eccentric drive shaft with a typical 80 to 85% adiabatic efficiency.

History

The development of the GRC started in 1990 to minimize the use of compressor valve plates and springs by using simple inlet/discharge ports.

Uses

The guided-rotor compressor is under research as a

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