Centrifugal Feed Air Compressor

The working principle of the centrifugal raw air compressor is based on the velocity-type compression principle. It imparts kinetic energy to the gas through a high-speed rotating impeller, then converts this kinetic energy into pressure energy in fixed components, achieving continuous air compression. The core process can be divided into three stages:
1. Inhalation and Acceleration: Air enters the compressor through the intake pipe and is drawn into the center of the high-speed rotating impeller. Under the influence of centrifugal force, the air is flung radially outward along the impeller while achieving extremely high velocity, with both its kinetic and pressure energy increasing simultaneously during this process.

2. Kinetic energy is converted into pressure energy: The high-speed flowing air exits the impeller and enters the diffuser. The flow passage cross-sectional area of the diffuser gradually increases, forcing the airflow to decelerate. According to fluid mechanics principles, the reduction in airflow velocity converts its kinetic energy into pressure energy, significantly increasing the air pressure.

3. Continuous compression and output: After being pressurized by a diffuser, the air is usually guided to the next stage impeller for further compression through bends and reflux devices (in multi-stage compressors) to achieve the desired final pressure. Finally, high-pressure air is discharged through the exhaust pipe for subsequent process use. The entire process relies on the continuous rotation of the impeller to achieve continuous and uniform suction and discharge of air.