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Biopyro: /* Pros/Cons of each type */

2008-06-08T18:44:19Z

Pros/Cons of each type

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	''Disadvantages:''		''Disadvantages:''
	* Low flow		* Low flow
	* Poor duty cycle - as low as 20% (the other 80% is for rest) is not uncommon.		* Poor duty cycle - as low as 20% of each hour working (the other 80% of each hour is for rest) is not uncommon.
	* Prone to malfunction and often have a very short life.		* Prone to malfunction and often have a very short life.
	* Requires power source (Car battery, car battery charger, or Mains to cigarette socket transformer)		* Requires power source (Car battery, car battery charger, or Mains to cigarette socket transformer)

Benstern: created and added category: Tools

2008-06-04T10:06:51Z

created and added category: Tools

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Hotwired: a quickie

2008-06-03T01:26:19Z

a quickie

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	A '''compressor''' is ~~basically an electrical~~ pump that compresses gas. They range from small 12 Volt emergency compressors with relatively high [[pressure]] but very low volume, to shop compressors with ~~big~~ air tanks for storage, and scuba compressors that can deliver thousands of [[psi]] to fill ~~portable gas tanks~~.		A '''compressor''' is a mechanical pump that compresses gas. They range from small 12 Volt emergency compressors with relatively high [[pressure]] but very low volume, to shop compressors with large air tanks for storage, and scuba compressors that can deliver thousands of [[psi]] to fill high pressure cylinders.

	== Pros/Cons of each type ==		== Pros/Cons of each type ==
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	* Quite cheap to buy		* Quite cheap to buy
	* Light		* Light
	* ~~Usually~~ capable of 200-300 psi		* Theoretically capable of 200-300 psi

	''Disadvantages:''		''Disadvantages:''
	* ~~Very slow~~		* Low flow
			* Poor duty cycle - as low as 20% (the other 80% is for rest) is not uncommon.
	* Prone to malfunction and often have a very short life.		* Prone to malfunction and often have a very short life.
	* Requires power source (Car battery, car battery charger, or Mains to cigarette socket transformer)		* Requires power source (Car battery, car battery charger, or Mains to cigarette socket transformer)
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	* Fast.		* Fast.
	* Won't run out, unlike [[gas bottle]]s.		* Won't run out, unlike [[gas bottle]]s.
			* Can provide a mobile pressure supply if gasoline powered.

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	* Requires fuel (if [[gasoline]] powered).		* Requires fuel (if [[gasoline]] powered).
	* Heavy.		* Heavy.
	* Typically limited to 8 bar/120 psi.		* Typically limited to 8 bar/120 psi but 10 bar/145 psi types are available.
	* Can be costly to buy initially.		* Can be costly to buy initially.
	* Noisy		* Noisy

Benstern: added links, and clarified "air" to "gas"

2008-06-01T12:02:42Z

added links, and clarified "air" to "gas"

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	A '''compressor''' is basically an electrical pump that compresses ~~air~~. They range from small 12 Volt emergency compressors with relatively high pressure but very low volume, to shop compressors with big air tanks for storage, and scuba compressors that can deliver thousands of [[psi]] to fill portable ~~air~~ tanks.		A '''compressor''' is basically an electrical pump that compresses gas. They range from small 12 Volt emergency compressors with relatively high [[pressure]] but very low volume, to shop compressors with big air tanks for storage, and scuba compressors that can deliver thousands of [[psi]] to fill portable gas tanks.

	== Pros/Cons of each type ==		== Pros/Cons of each type ==
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	''Disadvantages:''		''Disadvantages:''
	* Requires power socket (if electrical).		* Requires power socket (if electrical).
	* Requires fuel (if ~~gas~~ powered).		* Requires fuel (if [[gasoline]] powered).
	* Heavy.		* Heavy.
	* Typically limited to 8 bar/120 psi.		* Typically limited to 8 bar/120 psi.
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	''Advantages:''		''Advantages:''
	* Very high pressure (typically 2500-4500 psi)		* Very high pressure (typically 2500-4500 psi)
	* Can be used to fill [[gas ~~bottle]]s~~.		* Can be used to fill gas bottles.
	* Moderate flow		* Moderate flow

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	==Types of compressors==		==Types of compressors==
	*'''Reciprocating''' - Uses a reciprocating piston to draw ~~air~~ in through a valve and force the drawn ~~air~~ into a storage tank or through a smaller orifice. They are available with single or multiple cylinders, depending upon the pressure and volume required. Reciprocating compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)		*'''Reciprocating''' - Uses a reciprocating piston to draw gas in through a [[valve]] and force the drawn gas into a storage tank or through a smaller orifice. They are available with single or multiple cylinders, depending upon the pressure and volume required. Reciprocating compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)
	*'''Rotary Screw''' - Two intermeshing helical rotors in a twin bore case are used to compress between one convex and one concave rotor. The trapped volume of ~~air~~ is decreased while the pressure is increased. Rotary screw compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)		*'''Rotary Screw''' - Two intermeshing helical rotors in a twin bore case are used to compress between one convex and one concave rotor. The trapped volume of gas is decreased while the pressure is increased. Rotary screw compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)
	*'''Centrifugal Compressor''' - Unlike the reciprocating and rotary screw compressors, centrifugal compressors do not make use of positive displacement. ~~Air or gas~~ enters the center of rotation of an element and is forced outward. The element can use curved blades, radial blades, or backward blades. The acceleration of the ~~air~~ causes the pressure to rise. (1)		*'''Centrifugal Compressor''' - Unlike the reciprocating and rotary screw compressors, centrifugal compressors do not make use of positive displacement. Gas enters the center of rotation of an element and is forced outward. The element can use curved blades, radial blades, or backward blades. The acceleration of the gas causes the pressure to rise. (1)

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	(1) http://www.ctrlsys.com/library/applications/compressors-2.php		(1) http://www.ctrlsys.com/library/applications/compressors-2.php

Jimmy101: /* Pros/Cons of each type */

2008-02-16T16:36:08Z

Pros/Cons of each type

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	''Disadvantages:''		''Disadvantages:''
	* Very slow		* Very slow
	* Prone to malfunction and short life.		* Prone to malfunction and often have a very short life.
	* Requires power source (~~either~~ Car battery, or Mains to cigarette socket transformer)		* Requires power source (Car battery, car battery charger, or Mains to cigarette socket transformer)
	* Noisy		* Noisy

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	''Advantages:''		''Advantages:''
	* Reasonably cheap to run		* Reasonably cheap to run
			* Fast.
	* Won't run out, unlike [[gas bottle]]s.		* Won't run out, unlike [[gas bottle]]s.

Ragnarok at 22:08, 15 February 2008

2008-02-15T22:08:22Z

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-A '''compressor''' is basically an electrical pump that compresses air. They range from small 12V compressors with relatively high pressure but very low volume, to shop compressors with big air tanks for storage, and scuba compressors that can deliver thousands of [[psi]] to fill portable air tanks.
+A '''compressor''' is basically an electrical pump that compresses air. They range from small 12 Volt emergency compressors with relatively high pressure but very low volume, to shop compressors with big air tanks for storage, and scuba compressors that can deliver thousands of [[psi]] to fill portable air tanks.
-types of compressors:
+''Advantages:''
 *'''Reciprocating''' - Uses a reciprocating piston to draw air in through a valve and force the drawn air into a storage tank or through a smaller orifice. They are available with single or multiple cylinders, depending upon the pressure and volume required. Reciprocating compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)
 *'''Rotary Screw''' - Two intermeshing helical rotors in a twin bore case are used to compress between one convex and one concave rotor. The trapped volume of air is decreased while the pressure is increased. Rotary screw compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)
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 (1) http://www.ctrlsys.com/library/applications/compressors-2.php

Benstern: spelling

2007-06-05T16:28:23Z

spelling

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	*'''Reciprocating''' - Uses a reciprocating piston to draw air in through a valve and force the drawn air into a storage tank or through a smaller orifice. They are available with single or multiple cylinders, depending upon the pressure and volume required. Reciprocating compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)		*'''Reciprocating''' - Uses a reciprocating piston to draw air in through a valve and force the drawn air into a storage tank or through a smaller orifice. They are available with single or multiple cylinders, depending upon the pressure and volume required. Reciprocating compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)
	*'''Rotary Screw''' - Two intermeshing helical ~~rotars~~ in a twin bore case are used to compress between one convex and one concave rotor. The trapped volume of air is decreased while the pressure is increased. Rotary screw compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)		*'''Rotary Screw''' - Two intermeshing helical rotors in a twin bore case are used to compress between one convex and one concave rotor. The trapped volume of air is decreased while the pressure is increased. Rotary screw compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)
	*'''Centrifugal Compressor''' - Unlike the reciprocating and rotary screw compressors, centrifugal compressors do not make use of positive displacement. Air or gas enters the center of rotation of an element and is forced outward. The element can use curved blades, radial blades, or backward blades. The acceleration of the air causes the pressure to rise. (1)		*'''Centrifugal Compressor''' - Unlike the reciprocating and rotary screw compressors, centrifugal compressors do not make use of positive displacement. Air or gas enters the center of rotation of an element and is forced outward. The element can use curved blades, radial blades, or backward blades. The acceleration of the air causes the pressure to rise. (1)

70.31.208.207: spelling

2006-03-04T22:24:30Z

spelling

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	*'''Centrifugal Compressor''' - Unlike the reciprocating and rotary screw compressors, centrifugal compressors do not make use of positive displacement. Air or gas enters the center of rotation of an element and is forced outward. The element can use curved blades, radial blades, or backward blades. The acceleration of the air causes the pressure to rise. (1)		*'''Centrifugal Compressor''' - Unlike the reciprocating and rotary screw compressors, centrifugal compressors do not make use of positive displacement. Air or gas enters the center of rotation of an element and is forced outward. The element can use curved blades, radial blades, or backward blades. The acceleration of the air causes the pressure to rise. (1)

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	(1) http://www.ctrlsys.com/library/applications/compressors-2.php		(1) http://www.ctrlsys.com/library/applications/compressors-2.php

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Benstern: types

2005-12-25T01:34:48Z

types

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Benstern: types

2005-12-25T01:34:39Z

types

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	A '''compressor''' is basically an electrical pump that compresses air. They range from small 12V compressors with relatively high pressure but very low volume, to shop compressors with big air tanks for storage, and scuba compressors that can deliver thousands of [[psi]] to fill portable air tanks.		A '''compressor''' is basically an electrical pump that compresses air. They range from small 12V compressors with relatively high pressure but very low volume, to shop compressors with big air tanks for storage, and scuba compressors that can deliver thousands of [[psi]] to fill portable air tanks.


			types of compressors:
			*'''Reciprocating''' - Uses a reciprocating piston to draw air in through a valve and force the drawn air into a storage tank or through a smaller orifice. They are available with single or multiple cylinders, depending upon the pressure and volume required. Reciprocating compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)
			*'''Rotary Screw''' - Two intermeshing helical rotars in a twin bore case are used to compress between one convex and one concave rotor. The trapped volume of air is decreased while the pressure is increased. Rotary screw compressors are referred to as positive displacement compressors. (1)
			*'''Centrifugal Compressor''' - Unlike the reciprocating and rotary screw compressors, centrifugal compressors do not make use of positive displacement. Air or gas enters the center of rotation of an element and is forced outward. The element can use curved blades, radial blades, or backward blades. The acceleration of the air causes the pressure to rise. (1)

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			(1) http://www.ctrlsys.com/library/applications/compressors-2.php
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