centrifugal air compressor basics
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TWO IMPORTANT POINTS
• Centrifugal compressors operate most
effectively at full capacity.
• The capacity should be stated at plant
conditions measured in actual cubic feet per
minute (acfm).
Centrifugal air compressors are dynamic in
nature and are best used where demand is
relatively constant.
These compressors are oil-free and hence
provide lubricant-free air.
Centrifugal air compressors are high-
speed machines. Thus they have shaft
vibration monitors for recording
operational trends.
LIST OF BENEFITS
• Works on an oil-free basis and hence
delivers lubricant-free air.
• Gives extremely high-efficiency
• Have low maintenance cost.
• Has a number of industrial uses.
DISADVANTAGES
• Has a limited capacity.
• Requires high rotational speed for
operating as well as special bearings to
run efficiently.
• Required specialized maintenance and
timely optimization.