Pumps, Compressors, Blowers and Fans
Comparing pumps, compressors, blowers and fans
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There are some significant differences between pumps, compressors, blowers and fans which are summarized below
Pumps
A pump is a machine for raising a liquid - a relatively incompressible fluid - to a higher level of pressure or head.
Compressors
A compressor is a machine for raising a gas - a compressible fluid - to a higher level of pressure.
Blowers
A blower is a machine for moving volumes of a gas with moderate increase of pressure.
Fans
A fan moves large amounts of gas with low increase in pressure.
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