Compare reciprocating and rotary air compressor
Reciprocating compressor
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Rotary compressor
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1. Compression of air takes place with help of piston and cylinder arrangement with reciprocating motion of piston.
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1. Compression of air takes place due to rotary motion of blades.
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2. Delivery of air intermittent.
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2. Delivery of air is continuous.
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3. Delivery pressure is high i.e. pressure ratio is high.
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3. Delivery pressure is low, i.e. pressure ratio is low.
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4. Flow rate of air is low.
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4. Flow rate of air is high.
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5. Speed of compressor is low because of unbalanced forces.
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5. Speed of compressor is high because of perfect balancing.
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6. Reciprocating air compressor has more number of moving parts.
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6. Rotary air compressor has less number of moving part.
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7. It needs proper lubrication and more maintenance.
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7. It required less lubrication and maintenance.
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8. Due to low speed of ration it can’t be directly coupled to prime mover but it requires reduction of speed.
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8. Rotary air compressor can be directly coupled to prime mover.
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9. It is used when small quantity of air at high pressure is required.
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9. It is used where large quantity of air at lower pressure is required.
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10. Receiver Compulsory
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10. Receiver not compulsory
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11. Mechanical Efficiency Low
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11. Mechanical Efficiency High
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12. More Starting torque required
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12. Less Starting torque required
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