The reciprocating compressor market is growing rapidly, witnessing huge demand from the chemical and oil & gas industries. Besides, the extensive use of reciprocating compressors to reliably move ...
A reciprocating compressor, or positive displacement compressor, uses a plunger or piston to compress gas in the compressor cylinder as the engine drives the piston back-and-forth inside the cylinder.
The capacity of a compressor is measured in Btu per hour (Btuh) or Btu per minute (Btu/min). Remember, there are 12,000 Btuh or 200 Btu/min in one ton of refrigeration. The capacity of a piston-type ...