CHAPTER 10
Air Compressors
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, the student will be able:
- To understand the different types of air compression process
- To demonstrate the single stage and multi-stage reciprocating air compressors
- To calculate the power required to run the compressors
- To describe the working of axial and centrifugal compressors
10.1 INTRODUCTION
The function of the compressor is to compress the gases and vapors from low pressure to high pressure. According to the second law of thermodynamics, this is only possible when work is done on the system, i.e., on the gas or vapor. Compressors have wide industrial and domestic applications such as compression of refrigerants in refrigerators and air conditioning plants, ...
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