Key Technologies and Application of Electric Scroll Compressors: A Review

The electric scroll compressor is driven by a built-in electric motor that rotates the scroll disk. It is known for its simple structure, adjustability, and high efficiency, making it highly promising for various applications. This paper reviews the current application and research status of electri...

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Main Authors: Yubo Zhang, Bin Peng, Pengcheng Zhang, Jian Sun, Zhixiang Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/7/1790
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Summary:The electric scroll compressor is driven by a built-in electric motor that rotates the scroll disk. It is known for its simple structure, adjustability, and high efficiency, making it highly promising for various applications. This paper reviews the current application and research status of electric scroll compressors. It covers topics such as the optimal design of scroll compressor profiles, scroll disk leakage sealing, and computer simulation optimization design methods. Additionally, the progress and development trends of vapor-injection scroll compressors (SCVIs) are discussed. This paper also presents the latest research progress on the application of the new refrigerant CO<sub>2</sub> in electric scroll compressors, along with its latest applications that align with sustainable development requirements. Finally, this paper concludes with recommendations for the application of electric scroll compressors and suggests future directions for research.
ISSN:1996-1073