WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A compressor design from Purdue University innovators proposes a new drive mechanism for compressors used for cooling in homes, buildings, airplanes and cars. The Purdue team ...

Treating compressed air as a design element is the key to unlocking the next generation of manufacturing innovation.

Compressor efficiency might not sound like the most exciting topic in the world, but consider this: the hotter the world gets – and the wealthier its developing countries become – the more air ...

The latest evolution in towable compressors places an emphasis on efficient design as manufacturers begin to transition to Tier 4 engine technologies. “As with many things these days, towable ...

The humble air compressor is a staple of the modern workshop, underpinning everything from tire inflation to air tools, factory equipment, research gear and paint sprayers. But there's always a better ...

Three projects progressively modified gas compression on the UK Brent field to lower suction pressures in-line with late life reservoir and production requirements for depressurizing the field. The ...

Conventional compressor bearings - for example, leaded-bronze, rolling element or bi-metal bushings - will be significantly affected by wear in marginally lubricated environments at bearing locations ...

The Purdue team created a new design to create the orbiting motion for scroll compressors, which are commonly used in cooling systems of different sizes. August 11, 2020 A compressor design from ...