Distinguish between frequency conversion and fixed frequency of screw air compressor

Screw air compressor can be divided into frequency conversion and fixed frequency according to whether the frequency of its drive motor is variable. The following is the specific distinction between these two types of air compressors:

frequency conversion screw air compressor:

variable motor frequency: During operation, the motor frequency can be changed according to the change of compressed air consumption. This change is achieved through a frequency converter, which can adjust the speed of the motor as needed to control the output of the gas.

Energy-saving effect: Due to the variable operating frequency of the motor, the air compressor can automatically adjust the motor speed according to the size of the air consumption, avoiding frequent loading and unloading of the motor, thereby greatly reducing the operating power of the motor and achieving the purpose of energy saving.

Less noise: due to the low frequency of motor operation, mechanical rotation noise will be reduced accordingly. In addition, since the noise generated by frequent loading and unloading is avoided, the overall operation is quieter.

Soft start: The inverter can realize the soft start of the motor, reduce the impact of external current, and extend the service life of the equipment.

fixed frequency screw air compressor:

fixed motor frequency: During operation, the motor frequency remains fixed (usually 50Hz), that is, the speed of the motor is constant and will not change with the change of compressed air consumption.

High energy consumption: due to the constant speed of the motor, the air compressor cannot adjust the gas output according to the actual demand, which may lead to waste of energy. Especially in the case of small gas consumption or large fluctuations, the energy efficiency performance of the fixed frequency air compressor may not be as good as the variable frequency air compressor.

Noise is large: due to the constant and high motor speed, mechanical rotation noise may be large. In addition, frequent loading and unloading may also generate additional noise.

In general, the inverter screw air compressor has advantages in energy saving, noise control and equipment protection, especially in the need to stabilize gas output and reduce energy consumption (such as factories, manufacturing, automobile maintenance, etc.). The fixed frequency screw air compressor may still have a certain market in some specific occasions or simple applications.