Difference between Single stage compressor and Multi stage compressor.
Single stage compressor
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Multi stage compressor.
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Only one cylinder for the compressor process
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More than one cylinder is connected in series
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Used in low pressure application
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Achieve a very high pressure ratio
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The size of the cylinder is very large when compared to the cylinders in the multistage compressor
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Individual cylinders are small when compared to single cylinder compression
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The temperature of the fluid due to compression is very high. No intercooler
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Temperature is low intercooling is more efficient than cooling with a cylinder wall surface. It also reduces thermal stress
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The high temperature damages cylinder head and burns lubricating oil
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Lower temperature facilitates effective lubrication
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Volumetric efficiency is very low for given pressure ratio
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Volumetric efficiency is very higg for given pressure ratio
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High leakage loss due to high pressure ratio
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Chance of leakage loss is low
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Suitable for light task
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Suitable for heavy task. It can manage large load
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