Installation Specification for Air Separation Equipment
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Air Compressor Classification • Selection Criteria • Technical Guidelines

Air Separation Equipment

Professional installation specifications ensure the safe and efficient operation of air separation equipment. This guideline covers the core selection principles and technical requirements of air compressors, providing a comprehensive reference for engineering implementation.

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Air Separation Equipment
Classification
Selection Rules
Post-Treatment

Air Compressor Series

Classification Methods

There are numerous classification methods for air compressors. By displacement, they are categorized into miniature, small-sized, medium-sized and large-sized air compressors.

By working principle, air compressors are divided into Positive Displacement Air Compressors and Dynamic Air Compressors:

Reciprocating Piston Screw Vane Scroll Positive Displacement Centrifugal Axial-flow Jet Dynamic

Core Selection Principle

The selected air compressor must meet the requirements of the production process, specifically the discharge pressure, displacement, discharge temperature and air quality.

Key Technical Parameters

Core Selection Standards

01 / Air Compressor Displacement

Actual gas consumption = Equipment gas consumption + Pipeline leakage + Pipeline gas storage capacity.

  • With air receiver tank: Q = (1.5~1.8)Qsa
  • Without air receiver tank: Q = (1.5~1.8)Qmax

Suggestion: Reserve a 10% margin for displacement matching.

02 / Discharge Pressure

Output pressure should be 20% higher than system max working pressure.

National standard: Pneumatic tools (0.4MPa), Conventional compressors (0.7~0.8MPa).

Warning: For pressure > 0.8MPa, use high-pressure models. Forced pressurization is prohibited.

Purification & Treatment

Compressed Air Post-Treatment

Conventional compressed air contains oil and moisture, requiring purification for high-precision applications.

Oil-free Solution

Oil-free air compressor / Primary & secondary purification devices

Water-free Solution

Install dryer for dehydration treatment

Purification Effect

Oil & moisture content ≤ 5 ppm

Without special temperature requirements, heat-recovery refrigerated air dryers are preferred.

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