A reciprocating compressor or piston compressor is a positive-displacement compressor that uses pistons driven by a crankshaft to deliver gases at high pressure. Pressures of up to 5,000 psig (about 34.5 MPa) are commonly produced by multistage reciprocating compressors.
A reciprocating compressor or piston compressor is a positive-displacement compressor that uses pistons driven by a crankshaft to deliver gases at high pressure. Pressures of up to 5,000 psig (about 34.5 MPa) are commonly produced by multistage reciprocating compressors.
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