Description

How They Work

1. Suction Stroke: The piston moves away from the cylinder head, creating a vacuum in the cylinder. This vacuum draws the gas into the cylinder through an inlet valve.
2. Compression Stroke: The piston moves towards the cylinder head, compressing the gas trapped in the cylinder.
3. Discharge: When the piston reaches the end of its stroke, the compressed gas is forced out of the cylinder through an outlet valve.

Advantages of Reciprocating Compressors

• High pressure ratios: Can achieve very high pressure ratios in a single stage.
• Versatile: Can handle a wide range of gases and operating conditions.
• Robust construction: Typically very robust and reliable.

Applications

• Industrial processes: Used for a wide range of industrial applications, such as refrigeration, air conditioning, and natural gas compression.
• Automotive industry: Used in air compressors for braking systems and suspension systems.
• Oil and gas industry: Used for boosting the pressure of natural gas.