Types of compressor

Types of air compressor [edit]

1. According to the design and principle of operation
   1. Reciprocating compressor
   2. Rotary screw compressor
   3. Turbo Compressor
2. According to the number of stages
   1. Single stage compressor
   2. Multi stage compressor
3. According to the pressure limits
   1. Low pressure compressors
   2. Medium pressure compressors
   3. High pressure compressors
   4. Super high pressure compressors
4. According to the capacity
   1. Low capacity compressors
   2. Medium capacity compressors
   3. High capacity compressors
5. According to the method of cooling
   1. Air cooled compressor
   2. Water cooled compressor