History of air compressor
An air compressor is a device that converts mechanical energy into hydraulic or pneumatic energy by compressing air. Air compressors have two basic functions – compressing and expanding. Air compressors are used in many applications, including industrial, home, automobile, and medical uses.
The first air compressor was invented by a Dutchman named Cornelius Drebbel in 1620. He was a gunsmith who wanted to make a machine to pump water out of his garden pond. He built a wooden air pump that compressed air into a reservoir and then discharged it through a pipe to his pond.
This was the first air compressor. In the next two centuries, other inventors created air compressors using various type of machines. Some of them were powered by animals like horses and wind. However, the best type of air compressor is a steam engine.
By the end of 1800s, the electric motor started being used to power the air compressor. Today, most of the air compressors are powered by electric motors.
Types of air compressor
There are main four types of air compressor by mechanism
- Rotary screw air compressor
- Axial air compressor
- Reciprocating air compressor
- Centrifugal air compressor
There are also three types of air compressors.
- Electric air compressors
- Diesel air compressors
- Gasoline air compressors
The electric air compressor is very popular. It uses a motor to provide the energy that makes the air pump. The diesel air compressor also has a motor to provide energy for the air pump. The gasoline air compressor doesn’t need a power source to operate. It uses a mixture of gas and air to produce the pressure needed to inflate tires. All three types of air compressors have two major parts: the motor and the air pump.
How air compressors work
Air compressors work by taking in air and using it to create compressed air. First, they use a piston pump to take in air. Next, they move the air to a motor that turns a fan, which causes the compressed air to flow out of the compressor. When the air is released into the storage tank, it’s ready to use.
How to Compress Air Without A Compressor- Easy steps
Compressors can be made from many different methods. Compressing air using a mechanical compressor is just only one method for compressing air. You can pressurize air without using gasoline or electricity by two simple methods.
A two-cylinder internal combustion engine consists of two cylinders with pistons that are attached to each other by a connecting pipe. To increase pressure in one tank, place another cylinder vertically next to it and make sure its volume is large enough to hold the required amount of gas.
Gravity takes care of the rest. There would not be any motors of any type required. After the compressed air has been released, all that would be necessary is to re-set the heavy weighted pistons, which can be done manually.
Conlusion
If we think in one direction then it can be seen that air can not be compressed without a compressor. If I compress the air with my hand then my hand is the compressor. The one that will be used to compress is actually the compressor.
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