Category: Air Compressor

Air compressor enables air pressure control for effective production. Air compressors are diverse in nature with different functionality and applications. Listed below are the different kinds of Industrial Air Compressor.

Types of Industrial Air Compressor

Classification of air compressor can be carried out in different ways but the most popular one is based on the principle of its operation. This way the air compressor is divided into two large categories named – Positive Displacement Air Compressor and Roto-Dynamic Compressor.

Positive displacement compressor classifications

These compressors are further divided into reciprocating and rotary compressor. Reciprocating and rotary compressor can be of various types as stated in the chart.

Reciprocating Compressor	Rotary compressor
In-line compressor	Screw compressor
V-shaped compressor	Vane type compressor
Tandem-piston compressor	Lobe and scroll compressors
Single-acting compressor
Double acting compressor
Diaphragm compressor

Rotodynamic compressor

Under this category, we have a centrifugal compressor and axial flow compressor.

Now let us understand the most popular types of air compressors…

Reciprocating In Line Compressor –

This is the most widely used air compressor

Simplest in design

Has a varying pressure tag

Directly driven by electric motors or diesel engines

V-shaped compressor –

Air cooled compressor –

Has two cylindrical head unit with concentric valves mounted on each

Single acting compressors –

It has piston at one end

Double acting compressor –

These have two sets of suctions and delivery valves on both sides

Compressed air delivery is continuous in comparison to single acting compressor

Rotary compressor –

These are not reciprocating in nature. They do not have any piston and crankshaft. They are efficient in low air pressure requirements.

The various classification of air compressor enables you to select the best for your farm as per requirements.

At Energy Plus, we understand the value of maintaining air compressor and are always prepared with any kind of air compressor operation in India. With our increasing list of satisfied customers and years of experience, we cannot lay enough stress on how much air compressor maintenance can avert future complexities.

As one of the leading industrial utility service provider, we have plethora of maintenance services to offer to keep your business and industry run with the right pressure but not under it.

 

Compressed air is an important medium for transfer of energy in industrial processes. Proper operation & regular maintenance of Air Compressor can help to improve the system efficiency and reduce operational cost.

Preventive Maintenance of Compressor System:

• Reduces losses
• Improves energy savings from compressor system

The Following Should be Maintained:

• Turn off your air compressors when not needed.
• Identify and fix air leaks.
• Eliminate inappropriate uses of compressed air.
• Apply proper controls to multiple-compressor systems. Master system controls to maintain a stable system pressure. Ensure only the required compressor units are brought online and they are operating at peak efficiency.
• Ensure that piping and storage are adequately sized.
• Change compressor inlet air filters on a routine basis to eliminate pressure drop. Every 2 psi in pressure drop reduces compressor horsepower efficiency by 1 percent.
• Consider automatic, zero-loss condensate drains. Capacitance-sensor-operated drain traps don’t need to be monitored. In addition, they discharge only condensate, not valuable compressed air.
• Apply variable-speed-drive compressors where appropriate. Variable-speed drive is not a one-size, it fits all solution. However, if demand varies, it can have a huge monetary saving on electricity costs each year.
• Reduce operating pressure to the lowest possible setting. Every 2 psi reduction in system operating pressure saves 1 percent in compressor efficiency.

Regular maintenance of air compressor includes:

• Clean inlet air filters, coolant filter
• Check coolant level
• Check interlock and condensate drain system

Clean coolers maintain good compressor health.

Energy Plus provides Air Compressor Operation and Maintenance solutions. They are ever ready for assistance.