Solution: Reciprocating compressors can be classified into 2 types, piston and diaphragm compressor use piston to compress air, while diaphragm compressor use cylinder to push oil to compressor case.
18) List down the various parameters for selecting various pumps and compressors? Solution:
- Pressure range.
- Size of installation.
- Power supply.
- Budget.
- Fluid type.
- Weight.
- Speed.
- Flow rate.
Chapter 5 Accessories (1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 19 Questions) 1)Why a receiver is used in pneumatic system?
Solution: A receiver is tanks used for storage the air compressor. It eliminates pulsations from the discharge line, also offers addition storage capacity made to compensate for surge in usage.
3)List various benefits of inter cooling? Solution:
5)Explain the construction and working of pneumatic filter along with a neat sketch?