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Components and stages of an oil water separator

July 10, 2023

Ancillary equipment

Compressor oil-water separators play a crucial role in protecting the environment from harmful oil pollution in wastewater. Here is how they work.

Scroll Compressors: Working Principle, Types & Choosing The Right One

July 10, 2023

Displacement Compressors Scroll compressors Compressor Types

In order to understand different types and technologies of scroll compressors, we first need to understand the two basic principles of compressing air: dynamic and displacement compression. In this article, we talk about the scroll compressor, which ...

Compressed Air Applications: What is compressed air used for?

May 6, 2023

Compressed Air

Compressed air is all around us, but where is it used exactly? Discover the different ways compressed air is used and how it impacts our everyday lives.

The Science of Stages of Matter

May 5, 2023

Physics

To understand the workings of compressed air, a basic introduction to physics is helpful, including the 4 stages of matter.

Positive displacement and dynamic compressor difference

March 16, 2023

Compressor Types Displacement Compressed Air

There are two generic principles for the compression of air (or gas): Positive displacement compression and dynamic compression. This guide covers both.