Work flow of air compressor

The workflow of the air compressor can be summarized into the following main steps:

starting stage: the air compressor usually adopts the motor starting method, that is, the motor is started by the motor starter, and then the compressor is driven to work.

Air suction and filtration: When the air compressor is started, the air enters the compression chamber of the air compressor through the air inlet. Before entering the compression chamber, the air will be initially filtered through the air filter to remove dust and impurities and ensure the normal operation of the subsequent compression process.

Air compression: After the preliminary filtered air enters the compression chamber, it will be compressed by compression elements such as pistons or blades of the compressor. During the compression process, the volume of air will decrease and the pressure will increase. This process requires a large amount of energy and generates high temperatures.

Oil and gas separation and cooling: compressed high-pressure air will pass through the oil separator to remove the oil produced during compression. Then, the high-pressure air will enter the air cooler and be cooled to a set temperature to ensure the quality of the air and the normal operation of the equipment.

Pressure homogenization and storage: The cooled air will enter the shock absorber to homogenize the pressure to provide a more stable pressure output. Finally, the high-pressure air is stored by an attachment (e. g., an air tank) for delivery to the industrial plant when needed.

Exhaust and supply: When compressed air is needed, the stored high-pressure air will be released and transported to the place where it is needed. At the same time, the air compressor will continue to repeat the above-mentioned suction, compression, cooling, storage and other steps to provide a continuous supply of compressed air.

In general, the work flow of the air compressor is a cyclical process, through continuous suction, compression, cooling, storage and discharge of air, to provide a stable and reliable source of compressed air for industrial production.