1. Mechanical Energy Input: The air compressor receives mechanical energy, typically from an electric motor or an internal combustion engine.
2. Compression: The air compressor compresses air by reducing its volume. This increases the air pressure.
3. Piston and Cylinder: Inside the air compressor, there's a piston that moves back and forth within a cylinder. As the piston compresses the air, it creates a higher air pressure on one side (the discharge side) and a lower air pressure on the other side (the intake side).
4. Discharge: The compressed air is then discharged from the air compressor through an outlet port. The high-pressure air is now available for use as pneumatic energy.
5. Pneumatic Devices: The compressed air from the air compressor can be used to power various pneumatic devices and tools, such as air drills, air wrenches, nail guns, or even larger industrial machinery. These devices utilize the energy stored in the compressed air to perform various tasks.
By converting mechanical energy into pneumatic energy, the air compressor essentially transforms electrical or mechanical power into a usable form of pressurized air that can be used for a wide range of industrial, automotive, and construction applications.
