Selection of Centrifugal Air Compressor: Key Elements and Selection Steps

Release time：2025-11-10    Click：37

　　As a gas power source, the selection of centrifugal air compressor directly affects production efficiency, energy consumption cost and equipment stability, so it needs to be considered systematically in combination with actual working conditions and technical requirements. Turbo-Tech will systematically explain the selection method of centrifugal air compressor to help enterprises accurately match suitable equipment among many products.

　　Selection of Centrifugal Air Compressor: Key Elements and Selection Steps

　　Working condition parameters are the primary basis for the selection of centrifugal air compressor, and the following four points need to be accurately grasped:

　　-Exhaust capacity: take standard cubic meters per minute (Nm3/min) as the unit, which needs to be comprehensively calculated in combination with factors such as the number of equipment running at the same time and pipeline loss. For the scene where multiple gas equipments are connected in parallel, the calculation method of "zui large gas consumption+reserve coefficient" should be adopted to ensure sufficient gas consumption.

　　-Exhaust pressure: determined according to the high zui pressure required by the production process.

　　-Gas type: specify the compressed gas type (air, nitrogen, etc.) and its characteristics, such as density, corrosiveness, dust content, etc.

　　Practical Suggestions on Selection of Centrifugal Air Compressor

　　1. Preparation before selection

　　Carry out "compressed air diagnosis": the supplier evaluates the actual gas demand and obtains accurate flow and pressure data;

　　Collect process requirements: contact the equipment manufacturer to obtain the flow and pressure data table required for equipment work;

　　Site investigation: evaluate the installation space, environmental conditions and pipeline layout;

　　2. Matters needing attention in the selection process

　　Avoid "one size fits all" thinking: different industries and processes have different requirements for compressed air;

　　Beware of "parameter trap": pay attention to the actual performance curve instead of just looking at the nominal parameters;

　　Pay attention to "hidden costs": consider the energy consumption, maintenance and shutdown losses in long-term operation;

　　3. Verification and optimization after selection

　　Test run verification: test the performance of equipment under actual working conditions;

　　Performance monitoring: install monitoring system to track key parameters (pressure, flow, energy consumption, etc.);

　　Regular evaluation: according to the actual operation data, optimize the equipment configuration and operation strategy;

　　The above is an introduction to "Selection of Centrifugal Air Compressor: Key Elements and Selection Steps". The selection of centrifugal air compressor needs to comprehensively consider many factors such as process requirements, energy efficiency performance, environmental adaptability, economy and after-sales service. It is suggested that enterprises communicate with manufacturers in detail during the selection process, provide detailed working condition information and obtain customized scheme suggestions. For more questions, please contact Turbo-Tech Sales 400-8861856.