Refrigerant compressors work by taking in low pressure gas on the inlet and compressing it mechanically. Different types of compression mechanisms are what differentiate compressors (discussed below).

Different types of compressors are shown in Figure 1-1. The positive-displacement compressors are used for intermittent flow in which successive volumes of fluid are confined in a closed space to ...

Learn about the application of compressors and fans and their characteristics. The course begins with a review of the different types of fans and compressors which are generally available. A selection ...