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compressor Definition

com·pres·sor (-pres′ər)

noun

  1. a person or thing that compresses
  2. a muscle that compresses a part
  3. a machine, esp. a pump, for compressing air, gas, etc.
compressor Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • reciprocate: Thus there would be a yearly energy saving of around £ 140,000 with reciprocating compressors.
  • lubricate: Initially we bought cheap, commercially available oil lubricated compressors.

Adjective modifier

  • centrifugal: In centrifugal compressors a number of impellers are mounted on a a common rotor in a robust casing.
  • semi-hermetic: Air cooled chillers with either scroll or semi-hermetic screw compressors are available from 12 - 1,250 kW.
  • axial: Later development produced a more advanced turbine engine that used an axial flow compressor.
  • rotary: Each of the outdoor units incorporates twin DC rotary compressors - unique to Toshiba.
  • portable: They require the purchase of a portable air compressor in addition to other equipment.
  • linear: Mechanical coolers used in space are generally based upon a linear compressor with clearance seals.

Modifies a noun

  • condensate: Both forms occur in the case of compressor condensates, the major cause of the emulsions being due to mechanical generation.
  • rotor: Compressor rotor -- impeller, may be thought of as an air pump.
  • inlet: The position of the T2 servo is established by the liquid-filled bellows which positions the servo directly proportional to the compressor inlet temperature.
  • blade: Work aimed at applying the same ideas to compressor blades has recently started.
  • pump: For some reason the Italians seem to have the market in compressor pumps; at least spares are easy to get!
  • stall: Compressor stall -- separation of the airflow from the suction surface of the freed or rotating blades of a compressor.

Noun used with modifier

  • axial-flow: In the case of dual axial-flow compressor engines, the high-pressure compressor is usually the only one rotated by the starter.
  • refrigeration: For a cheaper alternative, many people use a home built vacuum pump made from one, or preferably two small refrigeration compressors.
  • screw: He has seen the industry develop to the point where screw compressors now dominate the industry.
  • piston: ROTORCOMP is a member of the BAUER Group, which has over 50 years experience in the manufacture of screw and piston compressors.
  • scroll: These focus on the future of HFC's and the respective virtues of reciprocating versus scroll compressors.
  • air: On display is a large air compressor made in the 1950s.