3.2.1. Standard compressors

3.2.1. Standard compressors

The table shows the typical areas of work for various standard types of compressors.

Type	Symbol	Op. diagram	Pressure range [bar]	Volume flow [m³/h]
Plunger compressor			10 (1-stage) 35 (2-stage)	120 600
Crosshead compressor			10 (1-stage) 35 (2-stage)	120 600
Diaphragm compressor		<	low	low
Free piston compressor			limited use as gas generator
Rotary vane compressor			16	4 500
Liquid ring compressor			10	<BR>
Screw compressor			22	750
Root compressor			1,6	1 200
Axial compressor			10	200 000
Radial compressor			10	200 000

. . 3.2. Types of compressors
. . . . 3.2.1. Standard compressors * You are here *
. . . . 3.2.2. Piston (reciprocating) compressor
. . . . 3.2.3. Diaphragm compressors
. . . . 3.2.4. Free piston compressor
. . . . 3.2.5. Rotary vane compressor
. . . . 3.2.6. Liquid ring compressor
. . . . 3.2.7. Screw compressor
. . . . 3.2.8. Roots compressor
. . . . 3.2.9. Axial compressor
. . . . 3.2.10. Radial compressor