The reduction of the electrical energy for producing compressed air gives an important contribution to the overall energy saving in the industrial context. Among the different technologies, Sliding Vane Rotary Compressors (SVRC) demonstrate unforeseen potential in terms of energy saving due to some intrinsic features specifically related to this machine. One of the most important contribution is given by cooling the air during compression; this could be achieved by a proper oil injection conceived for this purpose. A mathematical model describing the oil injection process is presented in this paper. It considers the main parameters which describe the spray formation, its penetration inside the cell till to the intersection with metallic surfaces and the resulting air cooling. The influence of the most important design and operating injection parameters have been checked on the model and design rules are outlined in order to produce an oil injection potentially able to reduce mechanical work.

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