Here is a list of base terms that recite to air compressors and how an air compressor functions
Vacuum pumps are machines for compressing air or gas from an introductory pressure which is below atmospheric to a final pressure which is near atmospheric.
Reciprocating air compressors are those in which each compressing element consists of a piston tantalizing back and forth in a cylinder.
Rotary air compressors are those which use two intermeshing helical rotors to trap a volume of air, then compress it to a higher pressure.
Single Stage Air Compressors are those in which compression from introductory to final pressure is perfect in a particular step or stage.
Two Stage Air Compressors are those in which compression from introductory to final pressure is completed in two unavoidable steps or stages.
Intercoolers are devices for removing the heat of compression of the air or in the middle of consecutive stages of multistage air compressors.
Aftercoolers are devices for removing the heat of compression of the air or gas after compression is completed. They are one of the most sufficient means of removing moisture from compressed air.
Moisture separators are devices for collecting and removing moisture precipitated from the air or gas while the process of cooling.
Air Receivers are tanks into which the compressed air or gas is discharged from the air compressor. Receivers help to eliminate pulsations in the discharge line and also act as storage capacity while intervals when the dean
Psig is pounds per square inch gauge
Absolute Pressure (Psia) is the existing gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure. At sea level the gauge pressure in pounds per square inch (Psi) plus 14.7 gives the absolute pressure in pounds per square inch (Psia).
Dew point is the climatic characteristic at which air is fully saturated with water vapor.
Delivery (Acfm) is carefully by no ifs ands or buts measuring a voume of air which has been raised to a definite pressure and is expressed in conditions existing at the air compressor discharge. This flow rate is generally stated in terms of actual cubic feet per little (Acfm).
Scfm represents acceptable cubic feet per minute. Defined as the characteristics of air at 14.696 Psia, 60 F and 0% relative humidity, this relates to dry mass flow. Scfm is used to define a bench mark health upon which the required number of air to do a given function can be carefully to the definite site conditions at which the performance will be undertaken.
Air Compressor Terminology and Definitions