Kompresorius

Kompresorius, also known as a compressor, is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of a fluid, most commonly a gas, by reducing its volume. This is achieved by using a power source to drive a mechanism, such as a piston, a rotor, or a diaphragm, which compresses the gas. The compressed gas can then be stored in a tank for later use or directly applied to a process.

Kompresoriai are essential in a wide range of industrial and domestic applications. In industry, they are used in pneumatic tools, refrigeration systems, air conditioning, manufacturing processes like molding and welding, and in the transportation of gases. Domestically, they power airbrushes, inflate tires and sports equipment, and are a key component in refrigerators and air conditioners.

There are several types of kompresoriai, each with its own operating principle and suitability for different tasks. Positive displacement compressors, such as reciprocating (piston) and rotary compressors, trap a fixed volume of gas and force it into a smaller space. Dynamic compressors, like centrifugal and axial compressors, use rotating impellers to accelerate the gas and then convert this kinetic energy into pressure. The choice of compressor depends on factors like the required pressure, flow rate, efficiency, and the type of gas being compressed.