Air compressors turn electrical power into kinetic energy by compressing air.
Air compressors refer to devices that compress or pressurize air to convert electrical power into kinetic power. Air compressors are used in such applications as tire filling and powering pneumatic tools.
Operation
Air compressors collect air for storage in a pressurized tank attached to a motorized unit. A system of pistons and valves are used to achieve the necessary pressure levels inside the tank. Air compressors come in two major types: positive displacement and negative displacement.
Positive Displacement
Positive displacement air compressors force air into a chamber. The chamber's volume is decreased to influence the air compression. Piston-type air compressors use positive displacement compression by pumping air into decreased volume chambers via constant piston motion. Piston-type compressors use valves to force the air into the compression chamber. Rotary screw compressors use helical screws that force air into a chamber. The chamber volume reduces when the rotary screws turn. Vane compressors compress and guide in air via a slotted rotor that contains blades placed in various areas on the rotor.
Negative Displacement
Negative displacement air compressors work via centrifugal force, which is produced via a rotating impeller that decelerates and pressurizes collected air. The most common type of negative displacement air compressor is a centrifugal compressor.
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