compressor
equipment class
Template Information
Template details and description
- Template Type
- equipment class
- Is Abstract?
- Description
- A physical object that is driven by a prime mover by which energy is either constantly or periodically added to an amount of gas in order to increase its pressure.
- Synonyms
- TIRC ID
- CFIHOS IDCFIHOS-30000524
- IFC Class
- 14224 CodeCO
- UNSPSC Code
- PCA RDS Code
Children
Child templates
| Child | Description |
|---|---|
| axial compressor | A dynamic compressor in which the gas is accelerated by the action of a bladed rotor and where the main flow is along the rotation axis of the rotor. |
| centrifugal compressor | A dynamic compressor in which one ore more impellers accelerate the gas and where the main flow through the impeller is radial. |
| reciprocating compressor | A positive displacement compressor in which forced reduction of gas volume takes place by the movement of a displacing element in a cylinder or enclosure. |
| rotary compressor | A positive displacement compressor in which compression displacement is effected by the positive action of rotating elements. |