4.5. Control of several compressors




For users of compressed air with high, much fluctuating consumption a single, large compressor is not the best solution. In these cases, a combined compressor system consisting of several compressors is the better alternative. Greater operating reliability and economy are the arguments in favour of this.

Organisations that are very dependent on compressed air can guarantee their supply at all times by a combined compressor system. If one compressor fails or servicing work is necessary, the other compressors continue the supply.

Several small compressors can be adjusted more easily to compressed air consumption than one large compressor. The idling costs of a large compressor are moreover higher than those of small, stand-by compressors. These facts provide the greater economy.

A combined compressor is operated economically and low on wear by a master control system.