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    Air compressor 1

    Air compressor
    An air compressor is a device that converts power (usually from
    an electric or diesel or gasoline engine) into kinetic energy by
    pressurizing and compressing air, which is then released in quick
    bursts. There are numerous methods of air compression, divided
    into either positive-displacement or negative-displacement
    types.[1] [2]

    Positive-displacement air compressors work by forcing air into a


    chamber whose volume is reduced to effect the compression.
    Piston-type air compressors use this principle by pumping air into
    an air chamber through the use of the constant motion of pistons.
    They use unidirectional valves to guide air into a chamber, where
    the air is compressed.[1] Rotary screw compressors also use
    positive-displacement compression by matching two helical
    screws that, when turned, guide air into a chamber, the volume of
    which is reduced as the screws turn. Vane compressors use a
    slotted rotor with varied blade placement to guide air into a
    chamber and compress the volume. Air compressor supplies air into a nail gun

    Negative-displacement air compressors include centrifugal


    compressors. These devices use centrifugal force generated by a spinning impeller to accelerate and then decelerate
    captured air, which pressurizes it.[1]
    The air compressors seen by the public are used in 5 main applications:
    • To supply a high-pressure clean air to fill gas cylinders
    • To supply a moderate-pressure clean air to supply air to a submerged surface supplied diver
    • To supply a large amount of moderate-pressure air to power pneumatic tools
    • For filling tires
    • To produce large volumes of moderate-pressure air for macroscopic industrial processes (such as oxidation for
    petroleum coking or cement plant bag house purge systems).
    Most air compressors are either reciprocating piston type or rotary vane or rotary screw. Centrifugal compressors are
    common in very large applications. There are two main types of air compressor's pumps: Oil lubed and oil-less. The
    oil-less system has more technical development, but they are more expensive, louder and last for less time than the
    oiled lube pumps. However, the air delivered has better quality.

    External links to Air Compressor Manufacturers


    • Bauer Compressors Inc. website [3]
    • Ingersoll Rand website [4]
    • Gardner Denver website [5]
    • Sullair website [6]
    • Atlas Copco website [7]
    • Northern Tool & Equipment [8]
    • Air Compressors [9]
    Air compressor 2

    References
    [1] Klenck, Thomas. "How it Works: Air Compressor" (http:/ / www. popularmechanics. com/ home/ improvement/ energy-efficient/ 1275131).
    Popular Mechanics. . Retrieved 30 July 2010.
    [2] Compressor types: rotary screw, reciprocating, and vane compressors (http:/ / oee. nrcan. gc. ca/ industrial/ equipment/ compressed-air-ref/
    page-05. cfm?attr=24)
    [3] http:/ / www. bauercomp. com/
    [4] http:/ / www. ingersollrandproducts. com/
    [5] http:/ / www. gardnerdenverproducts. com/
    [6] http:/ / www. sullair. com/
    [7] http:/ / www. atlascopco. com/
    [8] http:/ / www. northerntool. com/
    [9] http:/ / www. excelcompressors. co. uk/
    Article Sources and Contributors 3

    Article Sources and Contributors


    Air compressor Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=444023534 Contributors: A5b, ARUNKUMAR P.R, Abrahami, Anthony Appleyard, Arthur Rubin, Balajicompressor,
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    Gobbleswoggler, Gogo Dodo, GorillaWarfare, Gz33, H Padleckas, Ingersoll7, JMCEquipment, JohnOwens, Kamaldeepkalsi, Kerberos, Lindsey Sh, MithrandirAgain, Ptitrade, Raise lkblr,
    Riskarbitrage, Shadowjams, Sztwt01, Theinternetviking, Tonyhuan, Woohookitty, 43 anonymous edits

    Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors


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    tramrunner229

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