kompressorin

Kompressorin, known in English as the compressor, is a machine that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume. It is a fundamental component in refrigeration, air conditioning, and many industrial processes. The term covers a broad range of devices, typically divided into positive-displacement types, where the gas is confined in a chamber and its volume is reduced, and dynamic or turbocompressor types, where gas is accelerated to impart kinetic energy that is converted to pressure.

Positive-displacement compressors include reciprocating (piston) units, rotary screw, vane, and scroll machines. Dynamic compressors include centrifugal and axial-flow types. In refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, the compressor raises the refrigerant’s pressure so heat can be removed in the condenser; in compressed-air systems, it supplies a steady flow of pressurized air for tools and processes. Most units are driven by electric motors or internal combustion engines, and lubrication and cooling are important for reliability and longevity.

Performance is commonly described by discharge pressure, volumetric flow rate, overall efficiency, and electrical power consumption. Design considerations include leakage, heat transfer, friction, noise, and maintenance accessibility. Safety concerns center on handling high pressures and hot surfaces, oil management, and the environmental impact of refrigerants. Modern standards emphasize energy efficiency, reliability, and low emissions, with ongoing improvements in materials, sealing technologies, and control systems to optimize operation across varying loads and temperatures.