Advantages and disadvantages of centrifugal compressor

Release time：2026-02-03    Click：7

　　Advantages and disadvantages of centrifugal compressor? No matter what equipment has its advantages and disadvantages, centrifugal compressor is no exception. As a power equipment for gas compression, it occupies an important position in large industrial fields. Compared with reciprocating compressors and screw compressors, centrifugal compressors have obvious advantages under certain working conditions, but there are also some application limitations. In this paper, Turbo-Tech will disassemble the advantages and disadvantages of centrifugal compressor for you, and provide reference for the selection and operation of industrial equipment.

　　What are the advantages and disadvantages of centrifugal compressor?

　　First, the main advantages of centrifugal compressor

　　1. Smooth operation and small vibration.

　　Centrifugal compressor has no reciprocating parts, compact overall structure, small vibration amplitude and low noise during operation, which is conducive to prolonging the use of equipment and improving the comfort of working environment.

　　2. Large flow, suitable for continuous working conditions.

　　Centrifugal compressor is especially suitable for large flow gas compression scene. Under stable working conditions, the volume of gas it can handle per unit time far exceeds that of other types of compressors, which is suitable for industrial processes that need long-term continuous operation.

　　3. The maintenance cost is relatively low

　　Thanks to the characteristics of simple structure and few moving parts, the failure rate of centrifugal compressor in normal operation is low, and the daily maintenance workload is small. Long-term use can effectively reduce the operation and maintenance cost.

　　4. Excellent energy efficiency performance

　　Near the design operating point, the centrifugal compressor has higher isentropic efficiency, especially when it is running at full load.

　　Second, the limitations of centrifugal compressor

　　1. Working condition change

　　The performance of centrifugal compressor is highly dependent on stable inlet conditions and load requirements. Once it deviates from the design working condition (such as low flow rate), it is easy to surge, which not only affects efficiency. Therefore, anti-surge control system is usually required, which increases the complexity of the system.

　　2. The initial investment is high

　　Although the operation and maintenance cost is low, the manufacturing accuracy of centrifugal compressor is high, and the procurement cost of the whole machine is high, which constitutes a certain threshold for small and medium-sized enterprises.

　　The above is an introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of centrifugal compressor. Centrifugal compressor shows irreplaceable advantages in specific industrial fields because of its high efficiency, large flow and low maintenance. In the process of type selection, the advantages and disadvantages must be comprehensively weighed in combination with specific process requirements, operational stability requirements and budget constraints. If you are interested in Turbo-Tech centrifugal compressor, please contact Turbo-Tech Sales and 24-hour consultation hotline 4008861856.