What is that small component on the left side of the piston in a reciprocating compressor?
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1138 Experts, please give some advice~~ For this piston compressor, what is the function of the small component on the left side of the piston? {:2_32:}
It’s not that one; it’s the one on top of the piston, the one in the video – it seems to allow air to enter as well. What’s that called?
Air passage for piston cooling. Cold process gas is introduced to periodically cool the piston.
Check valve, used to balance the pressure inside the cylinder and piston
The pressure relief hole in the piston body; without this hole, the gas inside the piston body expands as the temperature rises, and the most dangerous outcome could be the explosion of the piston body.
Ohhh, I get it now! :handshake
When put that way, it’s quite clear: handshake
I’ve learned it, but why don’t we have compressor pistons here? Or maybe I just didn’t notice. Thank you for sharing; I’ve learned something new again