Marine Air Compressor

The marine air compressor is a type of machine designed to compress the air into rated pressure. Its application includes starting main and auxiliary engines.

The compressed air can be mainly used for the start and reversal of the diesel engine on ships. After decompression serving as the control air, it can be used as the automatic control of the main and auxiliary equipment, as well as for other auxiliary mechanical equipment that needs compressed air (such as pressure water tank, air whistle, centrifugal pump self-priming device, etc.) and pneumatic tools, or used in the maintenance work to blow parts, filters, etc. The compressed air is supplied by an air compressor and stored in an air bottle.

Overview

There are many types of marine air compressor structure, including different cylinder placement forms, tow stagea or three stages, single cylinder or multi-cylinder, air cooling or water cooling. The multistage type is more complex than the single-stage type, the weight is large, and the exhaust pressure is correspondingly large. The multi-cylinder type runs more smoothly than the single-cylinder type, and has less vibration, but also weighs more. The water-cooled type is better than the air-cooled type, but the air-cooled type is simple. Both the water cooled and air cooled air compressors are widely accepted on ships. The larger ships (especially naval vessels) that is a diesel-powered ship should also be equipped with an emergency air compressor driven by a diesel engine in addition to two main air compressors.

There are two lubrication methods of air compressors: splash lubrication and pressure lubrication. The splash lubrication is mostly used on small marine air compressors.

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Features

High efficiency, excellent performance

Compact structure, light weight

Automatic start and stop

High security, good durability

Low pollution, environmental friendly

Low noise, silent type

Stable and reliable performance

Low vibration

The accessories can be easily to buy.

Class certificate: CCS, BV, RINA.