The L08H011A-BLDC-L-SH is a fourth-generation liquid scroll pump with improved efficiency and reliability.

Following more than twenty of years of micro-organic Rankine cycle (ORC) and waste energy recovery experience, Air Squared has completed development of the L08H011A-BLDC-L-SH liquid scroll pump for refrigerant circulation.

While early-generation liquid scroll pumps from Air Squared used an Oldham ring architecture, the fourth-generation L08H011A-BLDC-L-SH relies on an idler shaft configuration – a design approach commonly used by Air Squared in standard oil-free scroll air compressors. The idler shaft configuration provides increased flow across all pressure ratios and dramatically improves isentropic efficiency. Initial benchmarking demonstrated operation up to 40% more efficient than comparable recirculation pumps at nominal performance. The L08H011A-BLDC-L-SH also incorporates several features for improved reliability.

Designed specifically for micro-scale ORCs, the compact semi-hermetic design is compatible with most hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants and an ideal solution for mobile waste heat recovery engines.

Design Specifications

• Working Fluid: R-245fa
• Nominal Flow Rate: 56 lpm_v
• Mass Flow Rate: 86 g/s
• Suction Pressure: 400 kPa
• Discharge Pressure: 2,400 kPa
• Speed: 3,600 RPM
• Shaft Power: 355 W
• Volumetric Efficiency: 58%
• Isentropic Efficiency: 37%
• Volume Ratio: 1
• Displacement: 1.94 cm³ / Rev.
• Burst Pressure Rating: 28 bar_a
• Weight: 4.6 kg
• Dimensions: 240 mm x 130 mm x 130 mm

This material is based upon work supported by the ARPA-E GENSETS Program. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Energy or ARPA-E.