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Figure 1   Reciprocating Air Compressor

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Miscellaneous Mechanical Components DOE-HDBK-1018/2-93 AIR COMPRESSORS AIR COMPRESSORS The purpose of an air compressor is to provide a continuous supply of pressurized air.   This chapter will describe the various types of compressors and their basic operation. EO  1.1 STATE  the  three  common  types of  air  compressors. EO  1.2 DESCRIBE  the  basic  operation  of  the  following  types  of  air compressors: a. Reciprocating b. Centrifugal c. Rotary EO  1.3 STATE     the     reason     for     using     cooling     systems     in     air compressors. EO  1.4 STATE three  hazards associated with pressurized  air systems. Introduction Air  compressors  of  various  designs  are  used  widely  throughout  DOE  facilities  in  numerous applications.  Compressed air has numerous uses throughout a facility including the operation of equipment   and   portable   tools. Three   types   of   designs   include   reciprocating,   rotary,   and centrifugal air compressors. Reciprocating  Compressors The reciprocating air compressor, illustrated in Figure 1, is the most common design employed today. The reciprocating compressor normally consists of the following elements. a. The compressing element, consisting of air cylinders, heads and pistons, and air inlet and discharge valves. b. A  system  of  connecting  rods,  piston  rods,  crossheads,  and  a  crankshaft  and flywheel  for  transmitting  the  power  developed  by  the  driving  unit  to  the  air cylinder piston. Rev. 0 ME-05 Page 1







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