Electric Air Compressors - How and Why They Save Money & Energy
by Haider Ali Content WriterCompressed air is used to fuel many different
industries around the globe and is often called "the fourth utility."
The compressors and pressurized air systems
that drive them have the power to save money, fuel businesses and conserve
energy. The more data
and information you have about your compressed air requirements, both current
and future, the better you will be able to help.
Basics of an Air Compressor
An air compressor is a device that converts
power from an electric motor or a diesel engine into kinetic energy. It
compresses and presses air to create kinetic energy. The air is then released
in short bursts or flows to run equipment. These are some of the most
common setups:
A piston-driven, reciprocating air compressor has a drive shaft and a cylinder valve
head. The connecting rod and piston work together to produce pressurized water.
A rotary-driven air compressor can also be called a rotary screw
compressor because the mechanical setup used to create the pressurized
atmosphere is two screws rotating in a sealed chamber.
A vacuum pump compressor converts heat by exchanging air within
a rotating shaft.
Two elements are essential to an air
compressor: pressure and air flow. The most common units of
pressure are pounds per square inch (psig) and airflow (cfm) is used to measure
it.
Horsepower is a measure of engine-output
capability. However, it is only one aspect of an air compressor's operation.
Volume and pressure are much more important and will determine how the machine
will perform. You want maximum efficiency so you choose the compressor
that produces the least horsepower.
When looking for the perfect combination of
horsepower, cfm, or psig, take into account the decibel-level ratings available
for different compressor models. These ratings range from 64 to 130 dBA and up. A storage tank
to hold the pressurized water allows you to rest your compressors more
frequently and reduce the chance of them being over-taxed.
Compare Electric to Diesel
The environment will affect your choice of
whether to use an electric air compressor or a Diesel air compressor. A lot of
outdoor work requires diesel. Many people still have a diesel compressor or
access to it in an emergency.
Both electric and diesel have similar power
delivery. The biggest advantage of electric air over other models is the
savings. A 50-hp electric compressor costs two to four
times less than its diesel
counterpart. It can produce 185 cfm and has a 27-gallon fuel container. This is because the cost per gallon of diesel fuel as well
as the cost per kilowatt electricity can vary from one place to another.
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