USING EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES: TWO-STAGE COMPRESSOR

In Canada, before asking Engineers Canada Accreditation Board (BCAPG) for engineering program accreditation or remain accredited, Engineers Canada should determine if it falls into the categories that they accredit, and that it meets all the requirements. One of the twelve qualities which engineering student must acquire is experimental investigation. This means it must be able to study complex problems by methods involving conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting data and synthesis of information to draw valid conclusions.

The aim of this paper is to design an experimental setup for educational purposes for the characterization of two-stage compressor. Using this setup, students will validate the theory of compressors (intermediate pressure, maximum temperature in the compressor, performance, power). This bench uses several theoretical concepts covered in other courses. We also developed a grid to validate the investigation quality. Students will be observed on site to validate performing experiments.