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Rotary Air Compressors and Reciprocating Air Compressors

07/06/2009 8:21 AM

Can any one say typical compression ratio (Ambient Air) of Rotary air compressor & reciprocating air compressor.
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07/06/2009 8:25 AM

No, Mate. Just select one for your needs. Dodgy Dave on Canvey Island has a few going cheap at the moment. Give him a ring, eh? <Splutter>

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07/06/2009 9:12 PM

If I intemperate what you are asking correctly, there really is no set "compression ratio". The pressure produced in a reciprocating compressor or any compressor for that matter depends largely upon the head pressure on your discharge side of the compressor.

For instance, if the unit was open to atmosphere with nothing connected to the discharge, the "compression" would be only what is needed to push the air out of the discharge port.

Hope this helps
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Re: Rotary Air Compressors and Reciprocating Air Compressors

04/03/2012 2:10 AM

Single Stage Reciprocating Air Compressors are used for continuous operation pressure ranges up to 100 psi (7 bar) and 150 psi (10.5 bar) for intermittent operation. Two Stage Compressors are used for pressure ranges between 100 psi (7 bar) and 200 psi (14 bar).
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