What are the requirements for the placement of air compressors in factories?

After the factory purchases the air compressor, where should it be best to install it? It can not only facilitate production and use, but also ensure the smooth operation of the air compressor. What are the requirements for the installation location of the air compressor?

1. The air compressor is placed alone

The main rule when installing an air compressor is to arrange a separate central area for the compressor, which can effectively prevent confusion with other equipment and make it easier to control noise and connect other external post-processing equipment. However, installation in a workshop or warehouse can facilitate the installation of energy recovery. If there is no condition to install the compressor indoors, it can also be installed outdoors under the roof. In that case, additional consideration must be given to the protection of the air inlet, exhaust port and ventilation as well as rain and snow weather, and to prevent debris such as fallen leaves, garbage, etc. from entering the air compressor.

2. Nearby auxiliary equipment

Compressed air equipment is installed near auxiliary equipment such as pumps and fans for easy repair and maintenance. The location of the boiler room is also a good choice, which can facilitate waste heat recovery. There should also be sufficient floor space nearby to install additional compressors in case of future expansion. In addition, the clearance height of each air compressor must be sufficient to allow suspension of electric motors or similar equipment if required. Compressed air equipment should have floor drains or other facilities to handle condensate from compressors, aftercoolers, air storage tanks, dryers, etc. Floor drains must be installed in compliance with municipal regulations.

3. Flat ground

A flat floor of sufficient load-bearing capacity is usually all that is needed to place the compressor equipment. For new air compressor installations, a base is usually required for each compressor unit to allow for a clean floor. Large piston machines and centrifuges may require a concrete slab foundation anchored in bedrock or a solid soil foundation to withstand the effects of externally generated vibrations. In systems with centrifugal compressors, it may be necessary to earthquake-proof the foundation of the compressor room.

4. Good ventilation and clean air

The air inlet to the compressor must be clean, free of solid and gaseous contamination, and can be remotely located where the air is as clean as possible. If the dust concentration in the surrounding air is too high, it is best to install a pre-filter device in front of the air inlet. At the same time, the compressor will generate a lot of heat during operation, so the ventilation of the air compressor room is also very important. Maintain good ventilation and keep the temperature of the compressor room within a suitable range.

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