The difference between power frequency and permanent magnet air compressor

There are significant differences between power frequency air compressor and permanent magnet air compressor in many aspects.

motor type and energy consumption:

the power frequency air compressor usually uses a squirrel cage motor, which will have a loss of 7%-15% in the process of converting electrical energy into kinetic energy. In addition, when the load rate is low, such as pressure reduction or no load, the motor efficiency of the power frequency air compressor will be significantly reduced.

The permanent magnet air compressor uses a permanent magnet synchronous motor, which can achieve high efficiency and energy saving through precise speed control. Compared with traditional asynchronous motors, permanent magnet synchronous motors have higher efficiency and lower energy consumption.

Air pressure stability and starting shock:

the air pressure stability of the power frequency air compressor is general, and it is usually controlled by the upper and lower switches.

The permanent magnet air compressor is continuously regulated by the frequency converter, which has better air pressure stability. When starting, the impact force of the permanent magnet air compressor is very small, because the inverter has a soft start function, the maximum current during the start-up period is within 1.2 times of the set current, which is far lower than the 6 times of the rated current of the power frequency start-up.

Control of flow changes:

the displacement of the power frequency air compressor is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to actual needs.

The permanent magnet air compressor can continuously adjust the running speed of the motor according to the actual air consumption, so as to control the displacement. When the air consumption is low, the permanent magnet air compressor can automatically reduce the speed or even stop running, further reducing energy consumption.

Noise and maintenance:

the permanent magnet air compressor usually works in a low-speed environment, and the internal friction of the equipment is relatively low, so the noise is relatively low. In addition, the permanent magnet air compressor adopts advanced fault diagnosis technology, which can quickly and accurately locate the fault site and improve maintenance efficiency.

The noise level of the power frequency air compressor is relatively high. In terms of maintenance, although the power frequency air compressor also has a certain degree of reliability, compared with the permanent magnet air compressor, its fault diagnosis and maintenance efficiency may be slightly inferior.

Scope of application and adaptability:

power frequency air compressor is widely used in various occasions requiring compressed air power, such as wood furniture manufacturing, hardware building materials, electronics and precision machinery manufacturing. It has the advantages of energy saving, high efficiency, and can adapt to certain environmental temperature changes.

Because of its high efficiency, energy saving and stable and reliable characteristics, the permanent magnet air compressor has greater advantages in the occasions that need continuous operation and have higher requirements for energy consumption. For example, in large industrial production lines or data centers that require continuous and stable gas supply, permanent magnet air compressors can provide more efficient and reliable power support.

In summary, there are significant differences between power frequency air compressors and permanent magnet air compressors in terms of motor type and energy consumption, air pressure stability and starting impact, control of flow changes, noise and maintenance, and application range and adaptability. When choosing an air compressor, it should be considered comprehensively according to actual needs and usage scenarios.