compressor
Gas volume reducer
A compressor is a machine that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume: The air compressor powers the pneumatic tools.
In audio engineering, a compressor reduces the dynamic range of a signal, making quiet sounds louder and loud sounds quieter—essential for radio broadcasting, music production, and podcasts.
Refrigerators and air conditioners use compressors to circulate coolant.
Reciprocating cylinder component
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- valveFluid flow controller
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- connecting rodPiston-to-crankshaft linkage
intercooler · multistage · single-acting · double-acting · displacement · bore · stroke · lubrication
Device maintaining steady output
- tankLarge storage vessel
- first stageInitial phase of process
- second stageSubsequent portion of progression
- yokeCrosspiece binding draft animals
piston · diaphragm · hose · service · rebuild · O-ring · cold-water · nitrox
Heat-transfer medium
- HVACIndoor climate management
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
scroll · inverter · capacity · superheat · subcooling · discharge · suction · accumulator
Threaded metal fastener
- vaneWind direction indicator
- scrollWound document of parchment
- lobeRounded projecting part
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
rotary · oil-free · helical · meshing · displacement · continuous flow · quieter · compact
Point of beginning
- attackAggressive act against another
- releaseTo let go
- ratioComparative numerical relation
- limitingPlacing restrictions upon
knee · multiband · ducking · pumping · transients · parallel · bus · glue
Pump's spinning blade assembly
- diffuserDevice that scatters evenly
- voluteArchitectural spiral ornament
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- chokeObstruct breathing or airflow
aerodynamic · axial · radial · multistage · stator · rotor · velocity · kinetic energy
piston
Reciprocating cylinder component
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- valveFluid flow controller
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
connecting rod · intercooler · multistage · single-acting · double-acting · displacement · bore · stroke · lubrication · oil-free
regulator
Device maintaining steady output
- tankLarge storage vessel
- first stageInitial phase of process
- second stageSubsequent portion of progression
yoke · piston · diaphragm · hose · service · rebuild · O-ring · cold-water · nitrox · balanced
refrigerant
Heat-transfer medium
- HVACIndoor climate management
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
hermetic · scroll · inverter · capacity · superheat · subcooling · discharge · suction · accumulator · cooling
screw
Threaded metal fastener
roots · rotary · oil-free · helical · meshing · displacement · continuous flow · quieter · compact · industrial
threshold
Point of beginning
limiting · knee · multiband · ducking · pumping · transients · parallel · bus · glue · peak
impeller
Pump's spinning blade assembly
choke · aerodynamic · axial · radial · multistage · stator · rotor · velocity · kinetic energy · turbocharger
air tank
Pressurized breathing container
pressure switch · regulator · dryer · filter · duty cycle · portable · shop · nail gun · spray gun · hose reel
- electromechanical deviceselectric motor, servo motor, stepper motor, linear motor, solenoid
- HVACair conditioner, furnaces, furnace, ductwork, central air
- air suspension partsair spring, air bag, air line, air tank
- spray paintingspray gun, airbrush, paint sprayer, paint gun, nozzle
- audiosound, headphones, audio track, volume control, sound recording
- audio equipmentspeakers, microphone, headphones, amplifier, amplifiers
compressorexpander
Something that widens
decompressor · vacuum pump · turbine · dilator · stretcher
- warm compressHeated cloth for relief
- cold compressCooled dressing for injuries
- air compressorDevice pressurizing gas storage
- hot compressHeated cloth for pain
- compression shortsTight athletic undergarment
- cold compressesChilled cloths for injuries
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