air compressor
air compressor
(OP)
I have an air compressure that is rated 35 scfm @ 175 psig. If i were to regulate it down to 20 psig how does this effect my scfm on the outlet of the regulator?
What would be the max scfm with the compressor being able to keep up?
Any Help would greatly be appreciated.
Merlin Knight
What would be the max scfm with the compressor being able to keep up?
Any Help would greatly be appreciated.
Merlin Knight





RE: air compressor
RE: air compressor
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RE: air compressor
Merlin Knight
RE: air compressor
IF you only allow the compressor to go to 20 psig (the compressor turns off at 25 psig and kicks on at 20 psig), the the scfm will INCREASE.
RE: air compressor
For a constant hp, reducing compression ratios will increase the flow rate.
For a constant flow rate, reducing compression ratios will decrease hp used.
If you aren't doing anything to ensure one or the other then you'll get a mix of the two.
David