Reciprocatingkompressorer
Reciprocatingkompressorer, or reciprocating compressors, are positive-displacement machines that increase gas pressure by reducing its volume with a piston moving inside a cylinder. They are widely used to compress air and process gases in manufacturing, chemical processing, oil and gas, and service industries. Units can be configured as single-acting or double-acting, and as oil-lubricated or oil-free. They may operate as single-stage machines for modest pressures or as multi-stage systems with intercooling for higher final pressures and improved efficiency.
Construction and operation: Most machines have one or more pistons connected to a crankshaft within a lubricated
Types and configurations: Single-acting compressors deliver gas on one side of the piston; double-acting units use
Performance and maintenance: Performance depends on displacement, clearance, heat rejection, and valve efficiency. Cooling, lubrication, and
Applications and considerations: They provide high-pressure capability and good part-load control for moderate to high flow