Compressor operation and maintenance techniques
If you are a person who works in construction, heavy equipment or mining, of course you will consider choosing a compressor. A compressor is a pneumatic tool that can help or power other machine components in the industry. The use of compressors is not only applied to companies and other agencies. But using is not a new thing anymore, because compressors are a major necessity in almost everyday life.
Therefore, it is important that you understand the many types and characteristics of compressors, which will be very useful in compressor operational and maintenance techniques. Each compressor has different characteristics according to the type of compressor control. So as to obtain output according to the capacity of the compressor.
Rotary compressors are one of the most popular types of compressors in the manufacturing industry. This type of compressor can serve to estimate the amount of compressed air output as a function of the type of control and load on the motor. The development of this compressor method aims to estimate the ratio of compressed air output to energy input.
Compressor Control
In general, a compressor control will continuously strive to maintain the compressed air discharge pressure within a certain range. There are at least six types of compressor control modes common to small reciprocating and rotary air compressors: start/stop, load/unload, inlet modulation, dual-automatic, variable displacement and variable speed control. (Compressed Air Challenge, 2002)
Button Usage start and stop at small reciprocating compressor.
This type of compressor control is the most energy-efficient type. This is because the compressor runs at maximum efficiency when compressing air and shuts off when not compressing air. Air Compressor Efficiency (Based on Archomedes' Law)
The application of energy efficiency in air compressors uses Archimedes' Law which defines that there is a ratio of compressed air output to input power. In normal operation, this ratio varies over time in response to various loads and other factors, such as discharge pressure and inlet air temperature. The most accurate method to determine the average compressor efficiency is to measure the input power and compressed air output over time.
In determining the control type of a compressor, perhaps you will be more appropriate if you utilize Archimedes' Law in the selection of compressor characteristics. Archimedes Law, energy utilization efficiency in air compressors is defined as the ratio of compressed air output to input power.
In the operational process of the compressor, normally this compressor ratio will vary over time in response to various loads and other factors. There are several influencing factors such as compressor power during the air release process and inlet air temperature. The most accurate method to determine the average compressor efficiency is to utilize Archimedes' Law as a reference. So you can directly measure the input and output power of compressed air over time.
