How Compressors Work
How Compressors Work
How Compressors Work
A compressor is a common mechanical device found in industrial and household equipment. Its main function is to compress gas or air into a smaller volume. This device achieves this by increasing the pressure of the gas, usually relying on a working mechanism such as a piston, screw or centrifugal. In a piston compressor, a piston reciprocates in a cylinder, reducing the volume of the gas and increasing its pressure. Screw compressors use two intermeshing helical rotors to compress the air. Centrifugal compressors use a high-speed rotating impeller to convert kinetic energy into the pressure energy of the gas. Regardless of the type, compressors are widely used in many fields such as refrigeration, air conditioning, pneumatic tools and natural gas transportation.
