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2025-05-12

Is there any relationship between the on-site air pressure and the number of air compressors?

Professional explanation on the relationship between on-site air pressure and the number of air compressors

On-site air pressure refers to the pressure value of compressed air in the working environment and is the core parameter to ensure the normal operation of pneumatic equipment. After rigorous analysis, the relationship between it and the number of air compressors is explained as follows:

1. The essential relationship between the number of air compressors and air pressure

  1. Pressure determination mechanism
    The output pressure of a single air compressor is determined by the equipment design parameters. For example, for equipment with a rated pressure of 0.7MPa or 0.8MPa, the upper pressure limit has been cured when leaving the factory. Increasing the number of equipment will not change the pressure output capacity of a single air compressor, just as increasing the number of water pumps will not increase the lift of a single water pump.

  2. Quantitative influence dimension
    The core value of running multiple air compressors in parallel is to improve the system’s air supply volume. When the gas supply volume of a single equipment is insufficient, adding equipment can meet the needs of more gas terminals, but each equipment still outputs at the rated pressure, and no pressure superposition effect will occur.

2. Factors affecting the stability of on-site air pressure

  1. Pipeline system loss
    Pressure losses will occur during compressed air transmission in pipelines due to factors such as friction and elbow resistance. For every 100 meters increase in pipeline length, the pressure may drop by 0.02-0.05MPa. This has nothing to do with the number of air compressors and needs to be improved by optimizing pipe diameter and reducing elbows.

  2. equipment operation status
    Operating parameters such as air compressor inlet valve opening, motor efficiency, and filter element cleanliness directly affect the actual output pressure. For example, an intake valve failure may cause a pressure drop of 30%-50%, which is independent of the number of equipment and needs to be guaranteed through regular maintenance.

3. Suggestions for system design optimization

  1. Redundancy configuration principles
    It is recommended to use the “N+1” mode to configure air compressors (for example, 4 air compressors are configured for 3 sets of air consumption equipment) to improve system reliability. When the main equipment is repaired, the standby machine can ensure the basic air supply pressure.

  2. Intelligent joint control solution
    Pressure sensors monitor the pressure of the pipe network in real time, and automatically start and stop the air compressor group. When the gas consumption fluctuates, the system can prioritize adjusting the operating number to ensure stable pressure while reducing energy consumption.

summary
There is no direct causal relationship between the number of air compressors and the on-site air pressure, but the redundancy of the air supply system can be optimized by scientifically configuring the number of equipment. The stability of on-site air pressure depends on equipment performance, pipeline design and operation and maintenance level, and requires comprehensive management and control from the system dimension. If it is necessary to further optimize the gas use plan, it is recommended to entrust a professional organization to conduct pipe network pressure testing and energy efficiency evaluation.

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