Landscape Maintenance - Compressors
About Compressors
Introduction
A compressor is a mechanical device which is used to increase the pressure of a fluid and transport the fluid through a pipe. Compressors are very similar to pumps. Gas is compressible and therefore will be transformed into a liquid where as liquid are not compressible and will be transported through a pump in the compressor else where. Gas compression will increase the temperature of the actual gas itself. Liquid compression decreases the temperature of the actual liquid. Compressors are designed with many important features and they are mainly powered by an electric motor ranging from 5 hp to 1000 hp depending on the size and make of the compressor. They are also powered with engines which are petrol powered, jet engines and water turbine engines. They are used on a number of applications ranging from the automotive industry to erosion controlling methods of soil on construction sites.
Types of Compressors
There are various different types of compressors which are used for a variety of different purposes. Gas compressors are commonly used in the industrial field for the removal of gases in the natural air. They can also transport liquid fluid which is where it should not be. Air compressors can be used for a wide range of applications such as powering tools, erosion control in industrial and airline areas and the automotive industry. Types of compressors include:
- Reciprocating Compressors
- Rotary Screw Compressors
- Axial Flow Compressor
- Centrifugal Compressors
- Diagonal Mixed Flow Compressor
- Scroll Compressor
Air compressors which are sold commercially to the public are attached with a tank which is used to hold pressurized air. This is a safety feature which is designed for protection. These types of compressors are usually used to power tools, move straw, hay or soil and to inflate tires, machinery and objects.
Compressor Applications
Compressors are generally used for a wide variety of applications either to remove gases in the air or to use air instead of electricity. They are used in aircrafts and jet engines to remove pressurized air or gas. They are also used in the building trade to operate pneumatic tools. They are most commonly seen and used in refrigerator and air conditioners to remove heat and replace the heat with cool air.
Compressors are used as erosion control measures to pump through moisture to soil. Compressors can also blow away disturbed soil to help make for new soil which is being applied. They can also help pump water from one area and transfer it to the affected soil eroded area. Compressors used for erosion applications are generally industrial air compressors and they are mainly used by professionals who are experienced in this type of application. Industrial Compressors
Industrial compressors are used among the building trade. These machines are heavy duty and work efficiently to provide assistance when building new residential properties and landscaping sites. They are able to handle very tough grinding applications, help remove waste and power heavy duty tools. They also offer compressed air to machinery which will cut and grind through tree stumps, logs and wood bark. Council workers may use an industrial compressor to rid off soil erosion in affect areas and replace it with new fresh soil.
