How Much Power Does an Air Compressor Use?
Wondering how much power is needed to run an air compressor? Learn all you need to know here – from the watts used to running costs and more.
What is the power of an air compressor？
Power is a measurement of how much energy a device can produce. It can be expressed in two ways: as a rate of energy produced as it performs a certain function, or as the rate of energy required to perform a function. Many devices produce energy, such as motors and heaters. Some devices need energy input from an outside source, such as lamps. Power is usually expressed in watts (w) but can also be described in terms of horsepower, kilowatts (kW), or megawatts (MW). 1kW ≈ 1.333HP
What is the volume flow of the air compressor？
The volume flow of the air compressor is the amount of air pushed out by a single cylinder over time. The unit for volume flow is m3/min or L/min and it’s generally used in China. 1m3 = 1000L.
what is specific power？
Specific power is the kw/(m3.min-1) of a screw compressor. It is used to measure the efficiency of a screw compression machine. The lower the number, the more efficient it is. This metric gives you a good indication of how many cubit feet of air are produced for each kilowatt hour (kWh) of energy consumed.
Specific power and energy saving
The same rated discharge pressure is 0.7MPa, the motor input power is 22kw and 37kW when the wind rotor centrifugal air compressor, the efficiency level of each stage of the equipment input power are as follows: 3 stage: 8.4 kw/(m3 . min -1) 2 stage: 7.6 1 stage: 6.8
