2006-11-28 00:04:50 · 2 answers · asked by anita s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
An air compressor is a machine, usually made up of a piston connected to a crankshaft and moving in a valved cylinder (a mechanism similar to a piston engine), that takes in atmospheric air and compresses it to a higher pressure. The output, compressed air, may be stored in a pressure tank or may be used directly in air tools, dust-removal nozzles, paint sprayers, or to inflate tires (among many other uses). The compressor requires a source of mechanical power to operate. Probably the most-used type is a unit consisting of electric motor, compressor and tank with pressure gauge. See the ref. for a description of how they work.
2006-11-28 00:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by kirchwey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air Compressor is a machine which compresses air from lower pressure to higher pressure. There are many types of compressor. Reciprocating Piston type compressor, Rotary compressor, Twin lobe compressor.ect.
2006-11-28 09:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by Suren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋